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Toyota recalls vehicles over windshield wiper switch

Toyota recalls vehicles over windshield wiper switch

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 to 2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Model S fires at Tesla Request

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Model S fires at Tesla Request

The U.S. government’s auto safety watchdog, NHTSA  has opened an investigation into battery fires in Tesla Model S electric cars at Tesla’s request.

Suzuki recalls Grand Vitara over airbags

Suzuki recalls Grand Vitara over airbags

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chrysler recalls 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles

Chrysler recalls 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured Dec. 16, 2012, through Aug. 13, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

U.S. requires car makers to offer data about recalls

Starting next summer, U.S. consumers will be able to search a giant database to find out if their cars or motorcycles have been recalled and if the vehicles have been fixed.

Only about 70 percent of recalled vehicles are taken to dealers for repairs, leaving thousands of cars on the road with potentially critical safety flaws.