Car recall campaign – is not only a problem of spending money and danger, but also a source of curiosities and funny situations. Especially if we are talking about the United States, where the level of concern about the consumer and the manufacturer’s level of care consumers – are two opposing forces constantly encountered on the road, in the court. Multiplying all the charms of the conveyor assembly and design oversights, sometimes you can get a genuine pleasure reading the description of what was the reason for the revocation.
Increase amount of the Cars
Ancillary systems that help the driver to control the car – this is certainly a good initiative. Today it is in the “construction of an absolute” phase, when, on the contrary, the driver needs only slightly to help the car, starting the engine and setting the route – the autopilot does the rest. But as you know, good intentions pave the road in quite a different direction – here you can find an example.
Last year, the US subsidiary of Honda Motor was recalling cars of Acura MDX and RLX in view of the fact that they can spontaneously and quite suddenly stop right while driving. And it was just as a good intention – the car was trying to save the driver from hitting the nonexistent wall. Collision avoidance system misinterprets metal fences and obstacles like bumpers and suddenly applied the emergency brake.
Of course, this arbitrariness was seen as a potential emergency situation, and therefore the owners were instructed to visit the dealer for a software update. By the way Honda – just one of many, faced with the problem of “Rise of the Cars”: wards of the Mercedes, and Toyota, and other brands, too have sinned like others.
Saving Soldier Ryan
Comfort in the car is one of the fundamental qualities of it. Sunroof is a means of ensuring of that comfort. But what if innocuous slit in the roof suddenly decided to bring the car owner not just discomfort, but “to play him in a game?”
Hatches and panoramic roof – the pros and cons
To avoid this, Volkswagen Group of America in April 2015 withdrew cars Audi Q3. The reason was the following: it turned out that if you turn off the ignition at the time when the panoramic roof is closed, it does not disappear along with all the other systems, and rebellious continues to close. Thus, a person who was completely by chance on both sides of the roof, can not be protected by almost nothing (well, except the anti-jam sensors) – even turning the ignition off, it does not help. In general, it almost ends the drama, and it deserves the attention of NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, because it does not match one of the items of federal safety standards of motor vehicles.
To avoid the potential risk, the owners of SUVs would be free to visit the dealer to update the panoramic roof control module. Again, we will specify that a similar problem occurs not only in Audi: for example, the Cadillac ATS withdrew model due to the fact that the sunroof control lever was not recessed relative to the surface of the panel, and therefore could be accidentally touched, bringing the sentence. In this case, it had to be changed corresponding to a salon bar on all cars in the United States.
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Hazard Air bag
The main purpose of air bags are to be closer to the rider at the time of collision with an obstacle, “hugging” him and damping stroke. The Chevrolet Corvette driver’s airbag even went too far: after opening it can be separated from the steering wheel and act “in the circumstances”.
However, realizing that neither the owners nor NHTSA will not appreciate such love, at General Motors decided to replace the driver’s airbag. In the new one the base plate will not be broken upon impact, releasing the pillow “to freedom.” Well, we have to admit – this is for the better: the traditional system with rigid fixation still works more predictable. Want to save your life? Use a seat belt.
Car hackers
Hacking emails and pages in social networks characterize our present and hacking smart phones and credit cards are gaining momentum and are on the cutting edge for many years. Well, how to feel safe in this world, when even your favorite Dodge Challenger can be cracked!
Computerization, wireless interfaces, and maniacal connecting to the Internet – from phones to coffee makers – that is at the same time a useful trend, and the scourge of our time. On the one hand, it is convenient remotely to turn off the lights in the smart home, watch the movement of a pet in your apartment through action on the collar-camera or listen to online radio in your Grand Cherokee. On the other – you have to be prepared for the fact that one day you will not find that Cherokee outside your home.
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The problem of unauthorized online access to the car could face the owners of Ram Trucks, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and Dodge Viper. The trouble was in the established multimedia system: the built-in radio was soft vulnerability, due to which a third party (usually unreliable) gain access to the vehicle’s systems having access to the Internet. Of course, it is difficult to ensure in this case the safety of cars, stuffed with electronics and all sorts of “assistants” – that’s why the manufacturer strongly recommended to update the software. Yes, now not only smartphones on Android are reflashed, but also the cars … Robots on the roads or cars without drivers
Problem for 1.3 million euros
About Airbags and their properties we have already talked a little higher. However, what would you say if you have bought the car for 1.3 million euros and fall into an accident in which the air bag would open … upside down?
Meanwhile, for the lucky owners LaFerrari – exclusive successor of the great Enzo – the situation could be quite real. Of course, any accident with the car – is extremely an unfortunate fact, but “gaffe” of assembly could give it even more unnecessary drama. Italians reported the recall of supercar due to the fact that the driver’s airbag was installed incorrectly and at the accident it could be opened upside down, increasing the potential injuries. And it is good if a mistake has crept into the only “budget» Ferrari 458, California T, FF and F12 Berlinetta – but the piece-LaFerrari was in the “defective” list too.
That was our short interesting list of car gaffes. Anyway don’t be so serious by this list, but you can think and remember about it, especially if you are going to buy a new car.