Recalls

Tesla Inc is recalling 15,000 Model X SUVs because of a potential issue that can lead to a loss of power steering assist that could make steering harder and increase the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada said aluminum bolts that attach the electric power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and break causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist. The recall applies to 2016 model year X

Tesla Inc said on Thursday it was voluntarily recalling Model S sedans built before April 2016 in order to replace bolts in the power steering component.

The issue stems from a third-party supplier, Brembo.

The recall also expands to cover Ferrari's entire lineup.

Replacements are coming.

Nissan gives viral video subject a Nissan Leaf. Lazard made a mistake when it calculated Solarcity's value. VW is recalling 30,000 CNG cars. Qiantu plans to sell the K50 in the US.

Model S was going 74 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Mindconsole video features the Tesla Model S. CARB approves vouchers for XL Hybrids conversions. Future Mobility has big EV sales plans. Ford recalls the Focus Electric.

NHTSA is investigating the Tesla Model S and its Autopilot feature after a fatality in May.

Tesla owner discovers charging port trick. Ford uses cleaner diesel technology in Europe. Continental explores dandelion rubber tires. Total buys battery maker Saft.

It was a year of weird recalls and tiny repair campaigns. Now that it's nearly over, let’s look back at five of the most bizarre recalls of 2015.

A Tesla owner demonstrates the lo-fi check for the potential front seat belt pretensioner issue in the Model S.

Tesla will recall every Model S sedan over a seatbelt issue uncovered in a single incident in Europe. This recall includes nearly 90,000 cars.

NHTSA has sent letters to seven automakers, including VW and Tesla, asking which of their models contain Takata airbag inflators with ammonium nitrate propellant. The agency is considering a further expansion of the recall.

Toyota issues a major recall of 112,500 cars and SUVs, and as a part of that is recalling 2,500 RAV4 EVs because of a problem with the Tesla-supplied motor assembly.

Episode #381 of the Autoblog podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Steven Ewing and Mike Harley talk about our recent experience with the Nissan Micra and Ford Mustang EcoBoost, Dan has an interview with Phil LeBeau of CNBC about the GM ignition switch recall and NHTSA fine, and we also consider

Tesla Motor Company, maker of the Model S electric car, is recalling 29,222 wall charger adapters following reports of overheating in owners' garages.

Tesla's big wall charger adapter replacement program is abou

Tesla is recalling some 439 Roadsters after discovering a redundant 12v auxiliary cable rubbing against a carbon fiber panel on a customer car. The cable, which helps power a variety of auxiliary electrical systems if the primary cable fails, will be inspected and fitted with a protective sleeve. Only 2.0 and 2.5 Roadsters have the cable, so early adopters with 1.5 models aren't affected by t

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