Toyota Unintended Acceleration: NHTSA-NASA Study - No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
Feb 9, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers wit ... Continue reading
Aftermarket (Non-Factory) Installed Sunroof Safety Recall
Jan 14, 2011
Webasto Product North America, Inc. (WPNA) is conducting a voluntary safety recall on two of its non-factory (aftermarket) installed sunroof product lines. Because car dealers can retrofit a sunroof on a new or used vehicle prior to sale, vehicle owners may not know whether their sunroof was installed at the factory or ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Cadillac CTS for Passenger Air Bag Issue
Dec 25, 2010
DETROIT December 23, 2010; General Motors is recalling about 109,000 Cadillac CTS models from the 2005-2007 model years because of a kink, bend or fold in the front passenger presence system mat that can lead to the passenger air bag failing to deploy. If the airbag becomes disabled, the passenger airbag status indicat ... Continue reading
Ford Windstar Recall Expanded To 1999-2003 Models
Dec 22, 2010
NHTSA Action Number : EA10007 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / WINDSTAR 1999-2003 Model Year(s): 1999-2003 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Component(s) : SUSPENSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Date Investigation Opened : December 20, 2010 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: The Of ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2010
Honda will recall approximately 10,800 late model year 2010 to 2011 Accord and model year 2011 Pilot vehicles in the U.S. to prevent potential front suspension failure. A potential problem with the machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, as well as the damper attachment bracket b ... Continue reading
Honda Statement Regarding Recall for the 1998 - 2002 Honda Passport
Dec 19, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. â December 17, 2010 â Honda will recall 35,984 Passport vehicles from model years 1998-2002 in the U.S. to inspect the front brackets of the rear suspension lower trailing links. In areas where road salt is extensively used, the forward mounting bracket for the left or right rear suspension l ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / FIT 2007-2008 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 15, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V624000 PE10037 NHTSA Action Number: PE10037 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 143,0 ... Continue reading
Recall: 2011 Cadillac, 2011 Chevriolet, 2011 GMC
Dec 18, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model / Year CADILLAC / SRX / 2011 CHEVROLET / EQUINOX / 2011 GMC / TERRAIN / 2011 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 15, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V623000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,843 Sum ... Continue reading
Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts
Dec 16, 2010
TOKYO Dec 16, 2010; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. says it is recalling 1.35 million Fit subcompact cars globally to fix defective wiring in the headlights. Of the affected vehicles, Honda said Thursday it would recall 143,000 cars in the United States. The company will also recall 734,000 cars in Japan. Honda sa ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TOYOTA / SIENNA 2011 Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 13, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V620000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 94126 Summary: TOYOTA IS ... Continue reading
Recall: Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, New Beetle; Rabbit
Dec 16, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA 2006-2010 VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2009 VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE 2006-2010 VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2006-2010 VOLKSWAGEN / RABBIT 2006-2010 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V621000 ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2010
Safety Recall 2011 Model Year Sienna vehicles produced before early November 2010 to replace the stop lamp (brake light) switch bracket. Due to the proximity of the stop lamp switch bracket to the parking brake pedal when the parking brake is fully applied, the stop lamp switch bracket could, in limited circumstances, ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: HYUNDAI / SANTA FE Model Year(s):2011 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 29, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V613000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Potential Number of Units Affected: ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2010
SEE ALSO: Mazda Buyers Guide Vehicle Make / Model: MAZDA / MAZDA5 Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V600000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 16200 Summary: M ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S40 2009-2011 VOLVO / S60 2009 2011 VOLVO / V50 2009-2011 VOLVO / XC60 2010-2011 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 22, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V591000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7420 S ... Continue reading
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