Nissan recalls 2007-2008 Sentras
Jul 24, 2008
Automaker: Brake cylinders in 170,000 sedans in U.S. could leak fluid WASHINGTON July 23, 2008; the AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. is recalling nearly 170,000 Sentra sedans in the United States to address a brake cylinder that could leak fluid. The recall involves 2007-2008 Sentras, the National Highway Traffic Safe ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy, Mitsubishi Fuso, Honda recalling vehicles
Jul 21, 2008
TOKYO July 19, 2008; Japan Today reported that three Japanese automakers, including Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, notified the transport ministry Friday that they are recalling vehicles for free repairs due to defective components. Fuji Heavy is recalling 108,071 Subaru R1, R2 and Stella minivehicles manufactured between ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz recalls 1,483 S-Class sedans in China
May 15, 2008
Mercedes-Benz recalls 1,483 S-Class sedans in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6442/Mercedes-Benz-recalls-1-483-S-Clas s-sed ans-in-China.html Shanghai, May 15 (Gasgoo.com) Mercedes-Benz China announced yesterday to recall 1,483 potentially faulty S-Class W/V221 sedans manufactured during October and November 2007 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Recalling 25,000 Trucks
Apr 14, 2008
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Mitsubishi Motors Corp. last Friday reported to the transport ministry that it will recall more than 25,000 light trucks due to flaws in body parts. Subject to the recall are 25,545 units of the firm's Minicab and Clipper models, manufactured between January 1999 and February this year. The Clipper ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2008
Tokyo, Apr 13, 2008; Mazda Motor Corp. began recalling the Demio and two other passenger cars on Thursday due to computer program defects in their engine control systems. Subject to the recall are 170,300 units made between March 2005 and October 2007, according to a report filed with the transport ministry. Due to the ... Continue reading
Toyota to Recall Nearly 630,000 Minivans in Japan Due to Fuel Tank Defect
Apr 9, 2008
TOKYO April 9, 2008; Tomoko A. Hosaka writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will recall 628,239 minivans in Japan due to an installation flaw that could lead to cracks in the fuel tank. Subject to the recall are the Noah and Voxy models manufactured between Nov. 7, 2001 and May 31, 2007, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of 1999-2005 Model Year Passats
Apr 4, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4, 2008 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999 through 2005 for inspection and repairs, if required. Some Passat vehicles with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to da ... Continue reading
GM recalls 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix Sedans
Mar 14, 2008
DETROIT March 14, 2008; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said it is recalling more than 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans because they can develop oil leaks that can cause fires. GM says the cars are safe to drive, but drivers should not park them in garages or carports. The automaker said Frid ... Continue reading
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China
Feb 29, 2008
Daimler-Benz, Ford recall models in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5844/Daimler-Benz-Ford-recall-models-in -Chin a.html Shanghai. February 29 (Gasgoo.com) - Germany automaker Daimler-Benz AG announced yesterday to recall 222 imported Sprinter vehicles to fix an interior bulb that could lead to fire. The recall w ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
Washington DC February 28, 2008; Owners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to Bring Vehicles to Dealers Immediately to Disconnect Faulty Switches The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today urged owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and certain passenger cars that c ... Continue reading
Porsche Voluntarily Recalls Some Cayenne Models for Fuel Line Realignment
Feb 18, 2008
ATLANTA--Porsche today announced a voluntary recall of Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a potentially misaligned fuel line. The recall involves V6 Cayenneâs built between the start of 2008 model year production through January 18, 2008, of which 5573 units were sold in the United States and 392 in Canada. On these SUVs, i ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 225,000 Vehicles Already Repaired for Cruise Control Switch
Feb 2, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich. February 2, 2008; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Saturday it is recalling about 225,000 vehicles that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch. Ford says the affected vehicles represent a small portion of the about 10 mil ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 /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 http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Recalls 7000 Buicks
Dec 31, 2007
BEIJING, Dec 31, 2007; Ken Wills writing for Reuters reported that - General Motors Corp's joint venture in China is recalling 7,056 Buick cars in the country due to front brake problems, Xinhua news agency reported, citing China's top quality watchdog. Shanghai GM, a joint venture with top Chinese car maker Shanghai A ... Continue reading
Volvo to Recall 125,000 Trucks in United States
Dec 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Dec 27, 2007; Veronica Ek writing for Reuters reported that Sweden's Volvo said on Thursday it would recall 125,000 trucks in the United States because of a fault with an electrical component. Volvo, the world's number two truck maker, said the problem was related to the main circuit-breaker in the lighting ... Continue reading
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