Recalls
Ford Recalls 2,711 2026 Broncos Because a Metal Burr Can Tear the Curtain Airbag
A burr on a mounting bracket can tear the right-side curtain airbag as it deploys. The fix is free, but the parts won't be ready until October.
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Recalls
Ford Just Recalled 223,526 F-150s — and the Big One Is the Fuel Tank
Three F-150 recalls landed at NHTSA on the same day, but 223,472 of the 223,526 trucks are in for one reason: fuel tank straps that may never have been secured to the frame. Owner letters start September 21.
Autonomy
Does a Touchscreen Joystick Count as a Steering Wheel? Regulators Are Now Asking
A rider's video put a touchscreen joystick on the record, and Tesla's own responder plan confirms the mode exists. The open question is whether it counts as a manual control under federal rules.
Recalls
Toyota's Electric C-HR Can Lose Power on the Move — and the Fix Isn't Over-the-Air
NHTSA's filing puts the U.S. count at 8,521 and owner letters on October 18 — lower and sooner than reported all week. The defect is pure software, but Toyota is fixing it only at dealers.
Recalls
Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees Because Two Earlier Fixes Didn't Hold
Two inspect-and-repair campaigns since 2023 haven't stopped Grand Cherokee rear springs from working loose. Now Stellantis is replacing a part on all 328,381 SUVs — including ones already fixed twice.
Explainer
Was Autopilot On? How to Find Out What Your Tesla Recorded in a Crash
Every Tesla keeps three records of a crash. Only one is yours to read, and the one that would show whether the software was driving is the one Tesla blacks out.
Industry
Anyone in Austin Can Now Hail a Cybercab — Riders Say It's 35% Cheaper Than a Model Y
Since Friday evening any Robotaxi app user in Austin can book the two-seater with no steering wheel. Early receipts put fares well below a Model Y ride, while NHTSA is already auditing how Tesla certified the car.