Winter Driving Skills Save Lives, Says AAA
Dec 1, 2010
AAA Michigan encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold weather driving conditions by driving defensively while on the road. To help maintain your safety as well as that of passengers, fellow motorists and roadside workers, AAA recommends the following tips for winter driving: Before starting out in snowy weather ... Continue reading
Toyota Fixing Coolant Pump in Prius
Nov 30, 2010
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that USA Today reports that Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars. Toyota Motor spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to 2007. When the pump malfunctions, t ... Continue reading
Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Nov 4, 2010
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. 2010 WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. ... Continue reading
Nissan is recalling 2.14 million vehicles worldwide
Oct 28, 2010
October 28, 2010 Nissan is recalling 2.14 million vehicles worldwide including the popular March and Mycra subcompacts for an ignition problem that may stall the engine - its third-largest recall ever. No accidents have been reported that are suspected of being caused by the defect, according to Yokohama-based Nissan M ... Continue reading
RECALL: BMW to Conduct Voluntary Emissions and Safety Recalls
Oct 26, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ October 26, 2010; BMW of North America has notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its intent to conduct a voluntary recall of some model year 2007-2010 BMWs equipped with twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines, all of which feature BMWâs High Precision Injection direct fuel inj ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2010
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a voluntary safety recall of 471,820 model year 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and model year 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder. Honda made this decision to prevent the unlikely failure of a seal in the brake master cylinder. ... Continue reading
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Oct 25, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 ââ¬â 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (Non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala
Oct 18, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: CHEVROLET / IMPALA Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V480000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Potential Number of Units Affected: 303100 Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2 ... Continue reading
RECALL: EVENFLO MAESTRO CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT
Oct 15, 2010
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: EVENFLO / 310 (MAESTRO) Production Dates:Information not Available Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10C005000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13792 Summary: EV ... Continue reading
Voluntary Recall of Certain V8 and V12-powered BMW and Rolls-Royce Models.
Sep 30, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â September 30, 2010... BMW of North America is submitting a letter to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 198,000 V8 and V12-powered BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars models produce ... Continue reading
MINI Cooper Steering Probe May Signal Industry-Wide Issue
Sep 29, 2010
Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that BMW's iconic MINI brand is under federal investigation because power steering on as many as 80,000 2004 and 2005 Mini Cooper models could fail. James R. Healey at USA Today says it also could be harbinger of a deluge of future steering complaints as a ... Continue reading
MINI Defect Investigation - Steering System Problem
Sep 29, 2010
NHTSA Action Number : PE10038 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / MINI COOPER 2004 MINI / COOPER 2004-2005 MINI / COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2005 MINI / COOPER S 2004-2005 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Component : STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2010
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2011 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 23, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V426000 NHTSA Action Number: PE10035 Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 139500 Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTUR ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Recall 2011 Sonata Sedans in U.S
Sep 26, 2010
SEOUL September 26, 2010; Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, will recall some 139,500 Sonata sedans sold in the United States, due to problems with the steering wheel that could cause a loss or reduction of control. The automaker announced the recal ... Continue reading
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