The US auto safety regulator opened investigations into Honda, Ram, and Jeep vehicles over safety allegations. Here’s everything about the probes.
US auto safety regulator begins an investigation.
The US auto safety regulator opened probes into 1.72 million Honda, 390,077 Ram, and 230,000 Jeep vehicles over safety concerns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA)’s actions come as reports on loss of power in over 1.7 million Honda HR-V and CR-V cars come to light. As per a Reuters report, few drivers experienced a loss of power while speeding on highways. Several others found seal leaks leading to rear differential lock-ups. As per some claims, the rear lockup led to a driveshaft fracture when the vehicle was moving.
Additionally, over 390,000 Ram pickup trucks from 2017-2018 models are under the lens as permanent or intermittent braking issues cause problems. However, some reports claim to replace Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) modules solve the issue. People with Jeep Compass SUVs also reported a loss of power in addition to a high coolant temperature dashboard message.
More on the investigation
The US auto safety regulator revealed the primary probes will be initiated, following this makers of the vehicles may be asked to recall the vehicles in question. Honda and Stellantis NV, the parent company of Ram and Jeep are cooperating with the probe. However, it is important to note that despite the high number of safety issues and malfunction cases, the vehicles in question were not included in injuries or crashes. The auto safety regulator will decide on upgrading the investigations to an engineering analysis prior to a total recall.
