News By Topic: Product Recalls

Chrysler Recall: 2005 Chrysler and Dodge MiniVans

May 11, 2007

Auburn Hills MI May 11, 2007; Bloomberg News reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler is recalling 2005 model-year Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans to fix air bags that may fail to deploy because of corroded sensors. The recall includes as many as 270,000 minivans built from April 24, 2003, to Feb. ... Continue reading

Ford recalls 527,000 Escapes made in KC, Ohio

Apr 11, 2007

Dearborn MI April 11, 2007; Ford Motor Co. will recall 527,000 Escape sports utility vehicles made in Kansas City and Avon Lake, Ohio, because of concerns that faulty seals in the vehicles' anti-lock braking systems could cause engine fires or other problems. Ford spokeswoman Jennifer Moore said Wednesday that the reca ... Continue reading

Ford recalls Super Duty Trucks After Tailpipe Fires

Mar 22, 2007

DETROIT, March 21, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups. Ford said it had received reports of three cases where leaking ... Continue reading

Warm Weather Means Checking Your Vehicle - VIDEO STORY

Mar 21, 2007

DETROIT - March 21, 2007: As the weather in the Northern Hemisphere begins to warm up, automakers say drivers should check their vehicles before checking the route of their next vacation. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports more than 2,600 death occur every year in the U.S. due to inadequate ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Suzuki QuadSport Z90 Recall

Mar 20, 2007

WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted on its Web site in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard American Suzuk ... Continue reading

Honda Recalls 528,000 vehicles in China

Mar 18, 2007

BEIJING March 18, 2007; Japan Today reported that Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co will recall 528,000 automobiles in three models made by the Japanese automaker's Chinese joint venture in one of its largest recalls in China. The models to be repaired free of charge are the Accord sedan, Fit compact car and the Odyssey mi ... Continue reading

Chrysler Recalls SUVs After Reported Fires

Mar 9, 2007

DETROIT, March 9, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler Group said on Friday it would recall almost half a million vehicles, including recent models of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Durango after reported fires and its new Dodge Avenger sedan because of faulty door latches. Chrysler said it took ... Continue reading

AAA and the Minnesota Safety Council Unite to Remind Parents of the Importance of Child Passenger Safety and Highlight New Web Site

Feb 12, 2007

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 7,500 lives have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 20 years. Yet, motor vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 4 to 14 in America. The reason? Too often, it is ... Continue reading

Honda To Recall Thousands Of Civic Hybrid Sedans

Feb 11, 2007

Tokyo February 10, 2007; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair a voltage converter defect that could stop the car's engine, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Japan's No. 2 automaker plans to recall 7,219 of the vehicles sold in Japan and another 38,116 sold ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Chevrolet Cobalt

Jan 25, 2007

<pre> Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / COBALT 2005-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V014000 Mfg's Report Date : JAN 16, 2007 Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98707 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE ... Continue reading

Honda recalls 81,000 Accord sedans

Jan 21, 2007

DETROIT January 19 2007; Reuters reporteds that Honda Motor Co. is recalling 81,000 Accord sedans in the United States because of faulty wiring in an airbag sensor on the driver's side, U.S. regulators said Friday. A failure of the sensor causes the airbag system to default to the fully deployed position, regardless of ... Continue reading

Toyota to Recall 533,000 Sequoias and Tundras

Jan 18, 2007

TOKYO, Jan 19, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Friday it would recall about 533,000 Sequoia SUVs and Tundra pickup trucks in the United States to repair faulty components that could make the vehicles difficult to steer. Toyota, on its way to becoming the world's biggest auto maker ahead of Genera ... Continue reading

CPSC Posts Recall of Kawasaki KFX(R)90

Jan 10, 2007

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 /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

CPSC Posts Recall: Quantity Hazard Nitrous Oxide NOS Kits

Jan 3, 2007

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /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

Mercedes recalls 130,000 vehicles in Germany

Jan 2, 2007

FRANKFURT, Jan 2, 2007; Reuters reported that car maker DaimlerChrysler's premium Mercedes arm said on Tuesday it would recall almost 130,000 vehicles in Germany due to possible problems with windscreen wipers. A spokesman said Mercedes models of the A and B-Class as well as estate cars of the C-Class made between May ... Continue reading