Auto News: Honda Ridgeline Recall, Cadillac Fires

Honda Ridgeline recalled for fire risk caused by car wash soap

Honda is recalling 106,683 Ridgeline pickups in the United States, because they could catch fire after being cleaned.

The issue stems from the Ridgeline's fuel pump feed port, which can be corroded over time by the kinds of acids found in some car wash soaps, leading to cracks that may allow gas to leak out.

Honda has not advised owners to refrain from driving or washing their vehicles. read more »

Cadillac owners reporting vehicle fires caused by seat heaters

Several drivers are reporting their vehicles caught fire, and they blame electric seat warmers.

Delecia Douglas drives a 2013 Cadillac SRX. She said she started her SUV to warm up and walked away.

"I just kept smelling something was burning," Douglas said. "It was full of smoke in here."

Victor Florez drove a 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. He used to be a firefighter. He was driving on the highway when his vehicle started on fire.

"As soon as I was starting to pull over, fire and flames started pouring out from underneath the seat," Florez said. "(I slammed) the car in park. By the time that this all happened, there was actually flames going up and over my head. I barely had any time to get out before the car just fully engulfed in flames. read more »