Automotive News: Ford recalls 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks, Suspicious Smart ForTwo engine fires lead to NHTSA investigation, VW 3.0-liter V6 diesel deal reached; Here's what it means for owners
Ford recalls 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks for fuel strap reinforcement
Ford Motor Co. today issued two recalls for roughly 9,400 vehicles in North America.
The automaker is recalling over 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks that do not contain a proper fuel tank strap read more »
Suspicious Smart ForTwo engine fires lead to NHTSA investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of complaints that Smart ForTwo vehicle engines catch fire and quickly consume the cars.
The agency received eight complaints about the rear engine compartment in 2008 and 2009 ForTwos, according to a NHTSA document. Mercedes-Benz, which makes Smart cars, said it is unaware of any injuries related to the incidents. read more »
VW 3.0-liter V6 diesel deal reached; Here's what it means for owners
Volkswagen has reached a deal with U.S. regulators to repair or buy back a total of 83,000 vehicles from the VW, Audi and Porsche brands equipped with the 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine. The deal comes four months after a larger agreement was formally reached with U.S. regulators over the fate of 485,000 2.0-liter TDI vehicles from VW and Audi. read more »
