GMSV is recalling more than 100 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette after the stock exhaust system was deemed far too naughty for Australian road compliance. The government’s recall notice states that 106 units of the MY22 Corvette are implicated in the recall which was issued last week. According to the […]
Recalls
Rivian share price tumbles after safety recall impacts 92% of deliveries
Californian electric vehicle maker, Rivian, has seen its share price hit by a steep drop after recalling 13,000 vehicles for a potential safety issue which accounted for 92 per cent of its overall deliveries. Rivian started producing customer orders in the third quarter of 2021, and has so far delivered […]
Tesla announces widescale recall, affects 75% of Australian vehicles
Electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has announced a massive recall impacting nearly 75 per cent of the total Tesla vehicles delivered to Australia. The news comes after the company issued similar recall notices for the USA and Chinese markets, due to two separate concerns. Between these two key markets, Tesla has […]
Toyota GR Supra recalled over engine management software
Toyota Australia has announced an immediate safety recall for its GR Supra sports car, after potential problems were found with its engine management software. Toyota says that 674 GR Supras sold in Australia have been fitted with engine management software that can, in certain situations, damage a key component of […]
New Ford GT could catch fire, recall issued
Ford is recalling its latest Ford GT supercar due to a potential fire risk. At least one has already spontaneously combusted, causing an investigation. In a recent statement, Ford USA said it is recalling approximately 200 of its new Ford GT supercars, built between December 20, 2016, and July 31, […]
Mercedes-AMG G 65 recalled in the USA for being too fast
The mighty Mercedes-AMG G 65 V12 SUV has been recalled in the USA for a rather strange problem; it’s too fast. Well, sort of. It seems the AMG G 65, which is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 producing a whopping 463kW and 1000Nm, goes too fast in reverse gear. […]
2018 VW Polo recalled in Australia, potentially dodgy seat belt
Volkswagen Australia has announced a safety-related recall for the 2018 Polo, involving the rear seat belt for the centre seat which could unintentionally release without warning. What could be seen as a sign of poor build quality, affected vehicles could feature a dodgy rear centre seat belt lock which could […]
Dodge Hellcat recalled in US, engine could spit oil
A safety recall has been issued for the brutally powerful Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat in the US, citing a potential fire and crash risk due to reports of oil spitting. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month, and affects around 1200 […]