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Kia Carens MPV recalled to fix airbag software issue

44,174 units of the Carens MPV have been recalled over a potential fault in the airbag control unit; The problem will be rectified with a free-of-cost software update Recalls are a common norm in the Automotive Industry. These are generally carried out to rectify the manufacturing defects that can lead to improper functioning of any specific component in the vehicle. In the latest round of recall, Kia has called back its Carens MPV over a possible fault in ACU (Airbag Control Unit). Kia Carens Recall: All Details Also…

Kia Carens Recalled in India to Inspect Potential Airbag Control Software Error

Last Updated: October 04, 2022, 12:16 ISTKia Carens has been recalled in India. (Photo: Manav Sinha/News18.com)Kia will directly reach out to the owners of the concerned vehicles to update them about this voluntary recall campaignKia India has said that it is recalling 44,174 units of its latest model ‘Carens’ to inspect and fix any potential error in airbag control module software. “As a responsible corporate, the company has decided to voluntarily recall the vehicles for inspection and if required, a software update…

Mahindra XUV300 Petrol and Diesel SUVs recalled for clutch issues

Mahindra is recalling the XUV300 sub-4 meter compact SUV for fixing clutch issues. The recall is said to affect both petrol and diesel variants of the XUV300. The clutch assembly of the XUV300 Petrol and Diesel is said to be faulty, and the recall will fix this. Another item that will be fixed during the recall is the CV core hose assembly of the air conditioning system. Mahindra dealers will check this part for leakages, and replace if any leakage is found. Mahindra XUV300 owners are advised to check if their vehicles…

Mahindra XUV700 Diesel, Thar Petrol & Diesel SUVs recalled for turbocharger issues

Mahindra has issued yet another recall for the XUV700 and Thar. This time around, the recall is for the diesel variants the XUV700, and the petrol and diesel variants of the Thar. On the Thar Diesel, the recall aims to check and replace the Turbocharger actuator link, and the auto-tensioner and belt. On the Thar Petrol, the recall aims to check and replace the auto-tensioner and belt. On the XUV700, Mahindra aims to check and replace the turbocharger actuator linkage on the diesel-manual and diesel-automatic variants of…

HearMuffs Kids Hearing Protection Recalled Over Burn Hazard

Screenshot: Lucid AudioChildren’s hearing protection product HearMuffs are designed to protect your kid’s ears at loud events like concerts and football games. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on Thursday, warning that batteries in the HearMuffs—used to power the device for both “active” noise reduction and “soothe” modes—can rupture and potentially cause injuries.“It has been determined the Vinnic brand AAA alkaline batteries included in the HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing,

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and GL1800 Gold Wing Tour Recalled

Last Updated: September 04, 2022, 17:05 ISTHonda BigWing (Photo: HMSI)Honda has recalled 84 units of CRF1100 Africa Twin, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and GL1800 Gold Wing Tour, manufactured between 2020 – 2022Honda 2-Wheelers India has voluntarily recalled 84 units of CRF1100 Africa Twin, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and GL1800 Gold Wing Tour which are manufactured between 2020 – 2022. The company will proactively notify customers via call / e-mail / SMS for the inspection of their vehicle at its BigWing Topline dealerships. “The…

Cruise Recalled 80 Vehicles Following Software-Related Crash

General Motors’ big bet on autonomous vehicles, like most human drivers, could stand to improve its left turns.The GM-backed Cruise autonomous vehicle startup was forced to recall 80 of its vehicles and correct its software following a June crash where one of its vehicles may have incorrectly predicted an oncoming vehicle’s path. The crash reportedly left two people injured.According to the National High Safety Traffic Administration’s (NHTSA) recall report, a safety feature called the “reflexive planner” caused the…

Why GM’s Cruise has recalled 80 self-driving vehicles

General Motors startup unit Cruise LLC said Thursday it had recalled 80 self-driving vehicles and updated their software after a June crash in San Francisco left two people injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recalled Cruise software could "in certain circumstances when making an unprotected left, cause the ADS to incorrectly predict another vehicle's path or be insufficiently reactive to the sudden path change of a road user." NHTSA said "an improper (Automated Driving Systems)…

New pizza recall: 156,000 pounds of pizza was just recalled, so check your freezer

Pizza John’s just announced the third pizza recall in recent weeks, after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) discovered the manufacturer produced the goods at an establishment that did not benefit from a federal inspection. The Pizza John’s recall is also the largest of these three actions, with the firm having recalled 156,498 pounds of pepperoni pizza. Pizza John’s pepperoni pizza recall The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the Pizza John’s recall this past week. The…

Toyota offers to buy back its recalled bZ4X electric SUVs

Toyota is offering to buy back its bZ4X electric SUV crossovers after recalling the vehicle in June, as first reported by Electrek. The recall, which Toyota issued not even two months after the bZ4X’s release, involves loose hub bolts on the steering wheel that could cause it to detach while driving. Toyota initially advised bZ4X owners not to drive the vehicle, and suggested that they notify their local Toyota dealer so they can pick up and store the car while they wait on a fix. The company would then provide…