Brake problem roundup: Huge recalls, large fines
The following three brake issues led to either huge recalls or high fines.
The following three brake issues led to either huge recalls or high fines.
From cars to motorcycles and Germany to the U.S., brake recalls are a worldwide constant.
The march of progress is continual in the automatic emergency braking sector. Automakers’ progress is running ahead of earlier promises.
A variety of parts and brands were affected by recent recalls – from 50 vehicles to over 50,000, these brake problems run the gamut.
In a further update to the standardization of automatic braking, these features could potentially become part of the the 5-star crash safety rating.
The world of braking is going through major changes as automation ramps up and new standards emerge.
There are a host of problems that can lead to costly and dangerous brake assistance faults. Here are just a few recent examples.
Hyundai instituted a recent brake recall affecting, over 30,000 cars.
Ford and Mercury may soon have a brake-based recall to deal with. The NHTSA is investigating.
Buick recalled over 300 luxury SUVs for potential brake line problems.