Tesla is recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a potential drive inverter fault that could lead to loss of power to the wheels. The recall impacts Cybertrucks manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 2024. Tesla will replace the drive inverters at no cost to owners.
Mattel is facing another setback after a packaging error on its ‘Wicked’ dolls directed consumers to an adult entertainment website instead of the official movie website. This mishap comes amidst the toy company’s struggles with higher tariffs and a recent revenue miss. Meanwhile, Universal Pictures is anticipating a strong opening weekend for the ‘Wicked’ movie, which could propel it to a top 10 grossing film of the year.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a voluntary recall for over 500,000 Govee and GoveeLife smart electric space heaters due to a fire hazard. The recall affects multiple models, including H7130, H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. If you own one of these space heaters, immediately stop using it and contact Govee for a refund. The CPSC reports 113 overheating incidents, including fires and burn injuries.
General Motors (GM) is recalling 107 Bolt electric vehicles due to potential fire hazards. The recall affects certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV models. The issue stems from a software installation error that could lead to battery fires when the vehicle is charged to full capacity. GM advises owners to take precautions until the software is correctly installed.
After a two-year investigation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its probe into faulty intake valves in Ford’s EcoBoost engines. The issue, which affected vehicles including the Ford Bronco, F-150, Edge, and Explorer, as well as the Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus, has been resolved with Ford offering an extended warranty and dealer inspections.
Nikola Corporation, the electric truck manufacturer, has yet to return a significant portion of the battery electric trucks it recalled in August 2023. Despite returning 78 trucks, the company still has 81 trucks left to deliver, impacting its delivery targets and financial performance. Nikola’s third-quarter revenue fell short of analyst expectations, and the company also reported a wider-than-expected loss. The stock price dropped by 7% following the news.
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling over 33,000 Ram 1500 trucks in the U.S. due to a potential issue with the front wheel hub encoder rings, which could disable the electronic stability control system and increase the risk of a crash. This marks the third recall involving a significant number of Ram 1500 vehicles this month.
Stellantis is facing another round of recalls, this time affecting thousands of its Alfa Romeo and Dodge SUVs for potential brake pedal disengagement issues. Additionally, over 30,000 Ram 1500 Classic trucks are being recalled due to concerns about detaching mirror glass. These recalls come on the heels of previous recalls for fire risks in Jeep SUVs and turn signal malfunctions in Ram trucks.
Honda Motor Company has announced a recall of 1.7 million vehicles due to a defect in the steering gearbox worm wheel. The issue could lead to increased steering effort and difficulty, potentially raising the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects popular models like the Honda Civic 4D, Honda CR-V, and Honda CR-V Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, manufactured between 2022 and 2025.
Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 27,185 Cybertrucks due to a delay in the rearview camera image when shifting into reverse, potentially violating safety regulations. This recall comes after a series of previous recalls for the Cybertruck, including concerns about loose parts and windshield wipers. Despite these recalls, Tesla continues to expand its Cybertruck production and deliveries, with Mexico becoming the first country outside the US to receive the vehicle.
