How carmakers stack up when it comes to recalls

Porsche averages the fewest recalls and Volkswagen the most. Tesla is the most timely in issuing recalls and Mazda the slowest. These are among the findings of a new study by website iSeeCars.com, which looks at long-term auto company recall performance.

The study used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from January 1985 through September 2016 to look at three measurements of a company’s recall record.

NHTSA RECALLS: Recap of Most Recent - October 31, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you.

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Campaign ID number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. read more »

GM Ignition Switch Supplier Can't Dodge Subpoena

A New York federal judge on Monday denied a bid by the supplier of the allegedly faulty General Motors ignition switches to dodge a request for additional information by drivers in multidistrict litigation over the issue.

In a short, paperless order, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman denied nonparty Delphi Automotive Systems LLC's motion to quash a Sept. 29 subpoena from the drivers. Judge Furman said he would allow the drivers to take deposition from a witness from the company, "substantially for the reasons" submitted in a Oct. 26 letter from plaintiffs' lead counsel. That letter, which was partially redacted, said they had good cause to depose the company since they couldn't meet an October 2015 deadline for discovery related to 11 different recalls, despite their best efforts. read more »