A Jeep plowed through an intersection in Nevada, hitting a Tesla. The Tesla immediately sped away from the scene. Its driver managed to get the EV under control, but they soon realized the Jeep had driven away, too. No word yet on whether the Tesla’s Autopilot or Full Self-Drive mode was enabled during the crash. Check out the video!
Recall alert: 4 people have died using this Kickstarter electric skateboard
When a manufacturer releases a product to the public, they’re responsible for any defects or overlooked issues. These could be minor, causing an inconvenience, or dangerous to consumer health and safety. The problem could affect a few thousand units or millions.
This year we saw an unusually high number of vehicle recalls. We combed through six months of recall reports we put together this year and came up with a massive list of 5 million vehicles from Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Toyota, Volkswagen and more. Tap or click here to see if your car has been recalled.
The troubles go beyond four-wheeled vehicles. A popular one-wheeled electric skateboard, the Onewheel GT, faces recall after reports of deaths and multiple injuries. Though the manufacturer recalled just one model, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to stop using all Onewheel models immediately.
NOTE: If you know anybody using a Onewheel electric skateboard, please pass along this article.
The first recall
Onewheel launched in 2014 after a successful Kickstarter campaign by Future Motion. Multiple models of self-balancing electric skateboards have been introduced over the years, and the line has sold hundreds of thousands of units.
Earlier this year, Future Motion issued a voluntary recall for the Onewheel GT in cooperation with the CPSC. The board continued to operate after the rider dismounted. The front footpad can fail to disengage when the rider steps off the board, causing it to continue moving rather than stopping for a safe dismount.
Of the 20,000 units sold, the company received 813 reports of this problem, causing 11 minor injuries. The affected models were manufactured before June 2022. The recall involved replacing the footpad, and design changes were implemented to prevent the issue from reoccurring.
To check if your model is affected, locate the serial number on the bottom of the right rail on your Onewheel GT. Enter that serial number in the field on the recall page at recall.onewheel.com.
You’ll receive a free replacement front footpad with installation instructions if eligible. There’s also a repair video on YouTube.
RELATED: Prescription recall: Check your medicine cabinet for these drugs
That’s not enough for the CPSC
Over 5M cars have been recalled in the last 6 months — Is yours on the list?
Recalls can range from minor annoying issues to deadly safety concerns. Here’s one of the latter. A major manufacturer is recalling 19 shampoo products for containing a cancer-causing carcinogen. Tap or click here for the complete list and what you need to do.
$1.25 per issue
For a Popular Science magazine in 1978. Old editions like this one were loaded with cigarette promos, limited-run cars like the Jeep Honcho and DIY kits for early home computers like the Sol-20. I always get a kick out of ‘70s ad copy. They just don’t write them like they used to!
Recall alert: Nearly 155,000 Jeeps, Rams, Audis and VWs could endanger drivers
You can be the most careful driver on the road, but mechanical issues can strip your control and plunge you into danger. That’s why we always blow the whistle when manufacturers recall vehicles that can jeopardize your next ride. You guessed it. There’s a new list of recalled cars to check.
Check if you have a faulty airbag - And earn $50 to get it replaced
When a product is defective, manufacturers often issue a recall. This could be voluntary or government-mandated. The issues can be minor or downright dangerous and affect a few thousand or millions of units.
Recalls are common in the automotive industry. With so many vehicles leaving assembly lines worldwide, there are bound to be issues. Volkswagen issued a recall this year for 250,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs due to the potential for their brakes to engage unexpectedly. Tap or click here for our report.