Sticking Accelerator Causes Toyota to Recall 2.3 Million Vehicles; Edmunds.com Comments
Jan 22, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Toyota announced today that it would voluntarily initiate a recall of 2.3 million vehicles due to a problem with sticking accelerator pedals. Over 60 percent of the vehicles Toyota sold last year are affected by this recall. âAside from the safety concerns, I think the other issue is -- and w ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2010
-- Lexus and Scion Models Not Affected -- Filing Addresses Isolated Customer Complaints -- Separate From On-Going Recall Involving Floor Mat Pedal Entrapment Issue TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Recall
Jan 19, 2010
The NHTSA announced a 2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Recall Vehicle HYUNDAI AZERA 2006-2009 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO Mfr's Report Date: DEC 22, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V007000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 80 Summary: HYUNDAI DE PUERTO ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2006-2007 Honda Ridgeline Recall
Jan 19, 2010
Vehicle: HONDA RIDGELINE 2006-2007 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V001000 PE09008 NHTSA Action Number: PE09008 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 7600 Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEA ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 2010 Acura Recall
Jan 19, 2010
NHTSA announced the following vehicle recall Vehicle: 2010 ACURA MDX Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V002000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 644 Summary: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHI ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Models
Jan 19, 2010
The NHTSA today reported that Chrysler issued recalls on the following 2010 Models: CHRYSLER SEBRING 2010 DODGE / AVENGER 2010 DODGE / NITRO 2010 DODGE / RAM 2009-2010 JEEP / COMMANDER 2010 JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 JEEP / LIBERTY 2010 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 07, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID ... Continue reading
Dorel Juvenile Group Child Seat Recalled
Jan 17, 2010
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02C053 Synopsis: These Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) child restraint systems, manufactured from March 15 to August 1, 2002 with 6 panel Wellington webbing harnesses, fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The UV stabilizer ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2010 Kenworth Trucks
Dec 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: NHTSA Car and Truck Recalls - 2011-1947 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KENWORTH / T2000 2010 KENWORTH / T660 2010 KENWORTH / T800 2010 KENWORTH / W900S 2010 Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date: DEC 22, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V490000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEER ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2001 - 2005 Volvo
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S60 2001-2004 VOLVO / S80 2001-2005 VOLVO / V70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC90 2003-2005 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000 PE09039 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASO ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): AUDI / Q5 2009 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V484000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6054 Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Q5 PASSENGER ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2010 Chevrolet Terrain, 2010 GMC Traverse
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EQUINOX 2010 GMC / TERRAIN 2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V489000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 59031 Summary: GENERAL ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Chevrolet Corvette Roof May Detach While Driving
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2007 CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06 2005-2006 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V491000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 22090 ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site
Dec 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Company ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: DOREL / 22-057 CLN (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 DBY (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 HRT (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 LPH (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-08 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Toyota Engine Stall Claims
Dec 8, 2009
NEW YORK December 7, 2009; Dan Strumpf writing fior the AP reported that Federal regulators have launched an investigation into complaints of engine stalling on certain Toyota Corolla and Matrix models, the latest in a series of safety issues facing the Japanese automaker. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administra ... Continue reading
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