Car Accident
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By People's Justice
What happened
NHTSA opened a formal investigation on July 29, 2026 into reports that a vehicle suspension lower lateral link can detach, a defect that may affect steering control. This follows a related NHTSA investigation opened May 26, 2026 into a rear toe link that may separate, another steering and suspension safety concern.
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Source: nhtsa.gov
Car Accident
Between late July and mid-September 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a series of separate investigations into potential vehicle defects, including driveshaft-to-rear-differential connection failure, lower lateral link detachment, timing belt failure, engine failure following a recall remedy, electronic brake module failure, intermittent brake loss in the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, road debris damage to heat exchangers, and Tesla Cybercab FMVSS certification.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car Accident
NHTSA opened an investigation on August 24, 2026 into reports of intermittent loss of braking in the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid. In the surrounding weeks, NHTSA also opened separate investigations into engine failure following recall repairs, electronic brake module failures, loss of motive power, suspension lower lateral link detachment, timing belt failure, driveshaft-to-differential connection failure, heat exchanger damage from road debris, and Tesla Cybercab FMVSS certification.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car Accident
Between July and September 2026, NHTSA opened a series of new investigations into vehicle safety issues, including intermittent loss of braking in the 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid, engine failure after a recall remedy, driveshaft connection failure, and other component-related concerns. These investigations are in early stages and have not resulted in confirmed findings, recalls, or rulings.
Source: nhtsa.gov