Chrysler Group Recalls 2007 Vehicles to Reprogram Brake System Computers
Dec 22, 2006
WASHINGTON December 22, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it was recalling more than 60,000 vehicles to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of antilock brakes and traction control. The recall involves 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Co ... Continue reading
Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Dec 14, 2006
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pro ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Recalls Passat Vehicles
Dec 8, 2006
Affected Items: Windshield Wiper Motor and Brake Vacuum Line AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced safety recalls to address two issues in some 2006 and 2007 model year Passat sedans, and in some 2007 model year Passat wagons. Some of the affected 2006 model year Passat vehicles have a wi ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2006
December 6, 2006 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign involving approximately 60,700 four-cylinder Highlander sport utility vehicles from the 2001 through 2003 model year and 159,100 RAV4 sport utility vehicles from the 2001 and 2002 model year. The M ... Continue reading
Honda recalling 209,898 Mobilo cars
Nov 27, 2006
TOKYO November 25, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said on Friday that it is recalling a total of 209,898 of its Mobilio and the Mobilio Spike small passenger cars for repairs of defective parts. The brake lights and the gears of the vehicles, manufactured from November 2001 to May 2005, may fail due to ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2006
DETROIT November 24, 2006; Reuters reported that Volvo, a unit of Ford Motor Co., is recalling about 360,000 cars because of a problem with vehicle speed controls that can cause engines to lose power without warning, Volvo said on Friday. Volvo said a defect in the electronic throttle module in cars built between 1999 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces 4 Separate Recalls of Some Volvo, Chrysler, Ford Vehicles
Nov 22, 2006
DETROIT November 24, 2006; The AP reported that NHTSA yesterday announced four separate auto recalls affecting about 300,600 vehicles. More than half of the vehicles being recalled -- 170,099 -- are Volvo passenger cars, station wagons and sport utility vehicles from the 1999-2002 model years, the National Highway Traf ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--The Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced a recall of 8,583 tires produced by Cooper Tire for Pep Boys between August 8 and August 19, 2006. Of these tires, over 3,400 have already been accounted for and removed from Pep Boysâ inventory. The affected tires are listed below. Product Name Size DOT ... Continue reading
Britax Voluntarily Recalls Boulevard Child Restraint (Model #E9L57)
Nov 22, 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 22 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today they are conducting a voluntary recall of Boulevard child restraints (model #E9L57) that fail to comply with safety regulations. The recall includes units of this model produced from March 1, 2006 through August 1, 2006. No other model is affected. D ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG Venture Recalls 2,101 Cars In China-
Nov 18, 2006
BEIJING, Nov 18 2006, Reuters reported that FAW Volkswagen, a joint venture between Volkswagen AG and China's First Automotive Works, is recalling 2,101 imported Audi A8 sedans because of a defect with their airbags. ... Continue reading
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
Nov 8, 2006
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled prod ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 150,000 Vehicles in U.S.
Oct 11, 2006
DETROIT, Oct 10, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 145,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of problems from defective latches to faulty drivetrains, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall involves 139,537 2005 model-year Five Hundred and Montego ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Ford Escape HEV Recall
Oct 11, 2006
Make / Models : FORD / ESCAPE HEV Model/Build Years: 2006 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V382000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 29, 2006 Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6164 Summary: ON CERTAIN FRONT WHEEL DRIVE HYBRID VEHICLES, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY N ... Continue reading
Honda recalls 240,000 units in 3 models
Oct 6, 2006
, TOKYO October 6, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will recall a total of 240,000 vehicles in the Life, Odyssey and Civic models due to possible defects. ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Across the U.S. Host Child Safety Seat Inspections - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Sep 8, 2006
NEW YORK - September 8, 2006: American auto dealers are trying to drive home the importance of using child safety seats and making sure that they function properly. CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW to watch the video story. ... Continue reading
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