Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.25 million pickups for software error, South Korea recalls Hyundai cars asks probe on cover-up
Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.25 million pickups for software error
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday it is recalling more than 1.25 million pickups worldwide to address a software error linked to reports of one crash death and two injuries.
The erroneous code could temporarily disable the side airbag and deployment seat of belt pretensioners -- which reduce seat belt slack during impacts -- during a vehicle rollover spurred by a significant underbody impact, such as striking onroad debris or driving off-road, the automaker said. read more »
South Korea recalls Hyundai cars, asks probe on cover-up
South Korea ordered Hyundai and Kia on Friday to recall 240,000 vehicles to repair five defects initially raised by a whistleblower, in the country's first compulsory recall for a domestic carmaker.
The Transport Ministry said it also asked prosecutors to investigate if South Korea's largest auto group had intentionally covered up defects that could compromise safety.
The move is a blow to Hyundai and Kia, which are reeling from a separate recall last month of 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and South Korea. read more »
Where There Are BMW Fires, ABC Report Suggests There’s More Than Smoke
A new report from ABC News claims that dozens of parked BMW vehicles have caught fire over the past five years, prompting surprise and questions about the safety of the German automaker’s vehicles. In a report that aired on Thursday on three ABC programs, the network’s investigators said more than 40 BMW vehicles—encompassing multiple models—have become engulfed in flames while parked with their engines off. In some cases, the fires began hours or days after the cars had last been used. None of the cars involved were under recall for fire-related issues. read more »
