Toyota Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles
Aug 26, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 26 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold in the United States. On certain 2009 and 2010 model year Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and ... Continue reading
Toyota China Recalling Almost 690,000 Cars
Aug 24, 2009
BEIJING August 24, 2009; Marketwatch reported that Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 688,314 sedans in China due to a problem with the vehicles' electronic window control systems, China's quality regulator said Sunday. Electronic controls on the driver's side window may short circuit because an excessive amount of lubrican ... Continue reading
Audi Initiates Voluntary Recall Involving 2,500 Cars
Aug 20, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 20 -- Audi of America is initiating a voluntary recall involving 2,500 Audi A3, Audi TT and Audi TT Roadster models built between September 2008 and August 2009. The recall applies to 2009 MY A3, TT and TT Roadster models equipped with S tronic transmissions during that production window. A very limi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces Voluntary Recall
Aug 20, 2009
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 20, 2009; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall involving 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. Models affected by the recall include the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos built between September 2008 and August 2009. The recall applies to 2009 model year ve ... Continue reading
American Honda Expands Airbag Safety Recall
Jul 31, 2009
Certain 2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001 Civic and 2002-2003 Acura TL driver's airbags affected TORRANCE, Calif., July 31 -- An existing safety recall of the driver's airbag in certain 2001 Honda Accords and Civics due to a potential defect in the airbag's inflation system is being expanded to include more vehicles, Americ ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls Firestone FR380 Tires
Jun 30, 2009
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15 SEP 09, 2007 - JUL 02, 2008 Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09T007000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2009
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:â¦â¦â¦â ;¦â¦â¦â&brv bar;â¦â¦â¦. Production Dates: KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT225/75R16 DEC 07, 2008 - JUN 13, 2009 KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT245/75R16 DEC 07, 2008 - JUN 13, 2009 KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT265/75R16 DEC 07, 2008 - JUN 13, 2009 Manufact ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2009
DETROIT - June 19, 2009: Although the U.S. Government has guaranteed the warranties of all General Motors vehicles during its reorganization period, some consumers are still worried about car servicing and resale value. However, despite dealership closings and brands disappearing, GM will still have the largest dealer ... Continue reading
Weekly NHTSA Recalls - May 25, 2009
May 25, 2009
May 7, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2009 CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 2009 CADILLAC / ESCALADE EXT 2009 CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 2009 CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2009 CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2009 CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2009 GMC / CANYON 2009 GMC / YUKON 2009 GMC / YUKON XL 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Re ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recall: Babyride Child Restraint Seat
Apr 24, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:BABYRIDE / 374199 Production Dates: DEC 18, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008 Manufacturer: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 27, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09C003000 Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 Summary: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLI ... Continue reading
GM Recalling 1.5 million Vehicles
Apr 13, 2009
WASHINGTON April 13, 2009; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles because of potential engine fires. GM says there have been no reports of any fires or injuries. Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 199 ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model/ Model Year HUMMER / H3T 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1738 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 276,000 2009 Chevrolets, GMCs, Saturns, Buicks and Pontiacs
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BUICK / ENCLAVE 2009 CHEVROLET / COBALT 2009 CHEVROLET / HHR 2009 CHEVROLET / MALIBU 2009 CHEVROLET / TRAVERSE 2009 GMC / ACADIA 2009 PONTIAC / G5 2009 PONTIAC / G6 2009 SATURN / AURA 2009 SATURN / OUTLOOK 2009 Manufacturer:: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 06, 2009 NHTS ... Continue reading
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