News 4 Tucson Investigators: Goodyear Tire Turmoil
November 9, 2020 By Alex Berdine TUCSON (KVOA) – An accident that happened 17 years ago is still making waves
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Recalls & Investigations
NHTSA pressed to force automakers to keep safety records even longer
“For decades, we’ve been arguing that the previous requirement was obviously totally unacceptable in terms of when they are made
Read moreG.M. Plans a Software Patch to Address Stalling Chevrolet Volts
Chevrolet is asking owners of about 4,000 Volt plug-in hybrids from the 2013 model year to bring their cars to dealers for a software upgrade. Michelle Malcho, a spokeswoman for General Motors, said in a telephone interview the upgrade was necessary to ensure the Volt would avoid losing power when in motion.
Ms. Malcho said the problem involved a delayed-charging function: a feature that allows owners to preselect a convenient time to charge the Volt’s batteries when electrical rates are low, for example.
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