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Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 and RAV4 EV Vehicles for Windshield Wipers

Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 and RAV4 EV Vehicles for Windshield Wipers

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 421,000 Model Year 2009-2012 RAV4 and approximately 2,500 Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. In the involved vehicles, water dripping onto the windshield wiper link can, over time, cause corrosion and wear at the wi ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL Recaro Child Safety ProRIDE

NHTSA RECALL Recaro Child Safety ProRIDE

NHTSA RECALL Recaro Child Safety ProRIDE ... Continue reading

36% More Consumers Driving Vehicles With Over 100K Miles Than 5 Years Ago / Cost-Savings Big Factor

36% More Consumers Driving Vehicles With Over 100K Miles Than 5 Years Ago / Cost-Savings Big Factor

Survey shows high mileage vehicles still dominate: 64% report 100K+ miles on their vehicle, 30% report 150K+ Percentage of consumers saying they 'often' feel overcharged for service has dropped, and most of those surveyed show lack of enthusiasm about 'driverless' vehicles CARSON, Ca - Sept. 15, 2015: More and more con ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: September 14, 2015 - RAM, Buick, BMW, Mack, Ford, Kawasaki

NHTSA RECALLS: September 14, 2015 - RAM, Buick, BMW, Mack, Ford, Kawasaki

NHTSA RECALLS: September 14, 2015 - RAM, Buick, BMW, Mack, Ford, Kawasaki ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap W/O September 7-13, 2015 - New Bentley, New Prius, RHD Mustang, GT350 And Of Course Recalls

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap W/O September 7-13, 2015 - New Bentley, New Prius, RHD Mustang, GT350 And Of Course Recalls

* We finally saw full details of Bentley’s new SUV this week - the Bentayga. They claim it will be the “fastest, most powerful, most luxurious, and most exclusive SUV in the world." Bentayga was been designed and engineered in Britain and is powered by an all-new 6.0-liter W12 engine. It claims a 0-to-60 time ... Continue reading

Following Largest Car Seat Recall in U.S. History, NHTSA, Safe Kids Worldwide and Safety Advocates Urge Parents to Register Car Seats and Take Action During a Recall

Following Largest Car Seat Recall in U.S. History, NHTSA, Safe Kids Worldwide and Safety Advocates Urge Parents to Register Car Seats and Take Action During a Recall

New study shows that 80 percent of parents think car seat registration cards are important, but only 42 percent return the card WASHINGTON -- Sept. 10, 2015: In advance of National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 13-19), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind and Safe Kids P ... Continue reading

Recall Ram Side-Curtain Air-Bag

Recall Ram Side-Curtain Air-Bag

FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 188,000 trucks in the U.S. to make their side-curtain air-bags compliant with a federal regulation to reduce the risk of rear occupant ejection during a rollover. The Company is unaware of any related injuries, accidents or complaints. And all FCA US vehicles are equipped with Elect ... Continue reading

Recall Ram Bracket Welds

Recall Ram Bracket Welds

FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 156,498 heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. to inspect and repair, as required, bracket welds that may lead to diminished steering response. An investigation by FCA US discovered certain supplied steering components may have welds with insufficient fusion. This may lead to separation, whi ... Continue reading

Recall Ram Steering-wheel Wiring Harness

Recall Ram Steering-wheel Wiring Harness

FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to inspect and service, as required, wiring harnesses in an estimated 1.06 million U.S.-market trucks. Investigation by FCA US discovered certain trucks may have steering-wheel wiring harnesses that wear because of contact with a spring. Such wear may cause a short-cir ... Continue reading

Safety First with Fall Car Care

Safety First with Fall Car Care

What you should know to get ready for winter MISSION, KS 00 Sept. 9, 2015: (Family Features) Conducting routine maintenance on your vehicle is necessary to maintain optimal performance and prevent costly repairs. As colder weather approaches, and with it the potential for treacherous road conditions, giving certain are ... Continue reading

Recall: 2014-15 Ram 1500 Pickups

Recall: 2014-15 Ram 1500 Pickups

FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 1,747 trucks in the U.S. and Canada to inspect, reroute and replace – as required – their wire harnesses to prevent a potential short-circuit. An investigation by FCA US discovered a battery wiring harness may chafe against a bracket if assembly protocols were not followed ... Continue reading

AutoNation Sets Auto Retail Industry Standard with Recall Policy

AutoNation Sets Auto Retail Industry Standard with Recall Policy

Will Not Sell, Lease or Wholesale Any Vehicles with Open Safety Recall FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Sept. 8, 2015: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced a policy to not sell, lease or wholesale any new or used vehicle that has an open safety recall. This will apply to every one of AutoNati ... Continue reading

Best Of Auto Lab Show | Saturday September 5, 2015

Best Of Auto Lab Show | Saturday September 5, 2015

Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Restores Sink-hole Damaged "1 Millionth" Corvette +VIDEO

Chevrolet Restores Sink-hole Damaged "1 Millionth" Corvette +VIDEO

After more than four months and 1,200 man-hours of painstaking craftsmanship, restoration of the milestone 1 millionth Corvette – a white 1992 convertible – is complete. It was unveiled today at the National Corvette Museum, where it returns as part of the permanent exhibit. The car was damaged on Feb. 12, 2014, when ... Continue reading

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