Oct. 4, 2010 at 10:19 a.m.
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Autos,
Green,
Recalls,
Technology
By Reuters
(AP)
Tesla Motors is recalling more than 400 of its battery-powered Roadsters because of the risk that a power cable in the vehicle could short and catch fire.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Tesla said it had received one report of a 12-volt cable in the vehicle chafing against a panel, causing the cable to short. Get the full story »
Aug. 24, 2010 at 2:14 p.m.
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Autos,
Government,
Investigations
By Reuters
Safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation of about 3 million older Jeep Grand Cherokees with fuel tanks that may present a fire risk in a crash, the regulators’ website showed Tuesday.
The investigation was opened Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The action is short of a recall, and a Chrysler spokesman said owners of the 1993-2004 model year vehicles should take no action at this time. Get the full story »