DaimlerChrysler Unit Fuso to Recall 53,571 Vehicles
Sep 5, 2006
TOKYO, Sept 5, 2006; Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., the Japanese unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said on Tuesday it would recall 53,571 trucks and buses, spanning five models in Japan, to repair a defect in the brake chamber. In a filing with Japan's transport ministry, the unlisted truck maker sa ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Flex-fuel Cars Made in Brazil
Aug 9, 2006
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug 9, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford on Wednesday recalled 102,000 vehicles made in Brazil, saying the auxiliary gas tanks that help their popular flex-fuel cars start in cold weather were prone to cracking and leaking. Ford, which is battling shrinking U.S. market share and rising costs, has poin ... Continue reading
Jeep Recalls 830,000 Liberty's For Steering Problem
Aug 2, 2006
DETROIT, Aug 2, 2006; Reuters reported that Chrysler Group on Wednesday said it would recall an estimated 832,500 Jeep Liberty vehicles because of a potential steering problem. Chrysler, the U.S. operating unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said that, in some of the vehicles, a ball joint in the the front suspension was prone ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to Its Web Site
Jul 25, 2006
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced 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 ) Company Name Product Name Qua ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Special Service (Recall) Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles
Jul 18, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the cra ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2006
SHANGHAI, July 14, 2006; Reuters reported that BWM, the world's largest premium car maker, said on Friday it was recalling 2,662 sedans in China because of potential defects in shock absorbers. The BMW 5, 6 and 7 series cars, including 2,131 imported cars, were produced between January 9 and April 26 this year, the Ger ... Continue reading
Volkswagen recalls 34,000 Passats worldwide
Jun 28, 2006
FRANKFURT, June 28, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen recalled 34,000 units of its Passat mid-sized car worldwide due to a potential problem with the clutch, the company said on Wednesday. A spokesman said Passats built between April and May 2005 equipped with 2.0-litre TDI engines and six-gear manual transmission ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Voluntary Recall Campaign of Certain SLR McLaren Vehicles
Jun 19, 2006
MONTVALE, N.J., June 19 -- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will conduct a voluntary recall campaign on certain model year 2005 - 2006 SLR McLaren vehicles with regard to the alternator. The company has determined that under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperatures can increase to a level which exceeds the ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
TOKYO, June 14, 2006; Reuters reported that Japan's Honda Motor Co. said on Wednesday it would recall and repair a combined 484,626 units of the Odyssey, CR-V and Step Wgn models in Japan and China to fix a faulty ignition switch that could cause the engine to stop. The recall and repairs would cost the company around ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Recalls Jeep Grand Cherokees Because of Fire Concerns
Jun 12, 2006
WASHINGTON June 12, 2006; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG said Monday that it was recalling about 111,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees after receiving reports of injuries from fires caused by overheated front seat warmers. The automaker said it had received 32 complaints of the front seat electric heater element overhe ... Continue reading
Nissan Stops Sale On Some 2006 Model Year Four-Cylinder Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs
Jun 4, 2006
GARDENA, CA - June 4, 2006: On Friday, Nissan North America, Inc., directed its dealers to stop selling certain 2006 model year, four-cylinder Altimas and Nissan Sentra SE-Rs because of reports of excessive oil consumption while it continues to investigate potential causes. The condition, if not detected or addressed p ... Continue reading
Honda to fix 420,000 vehicles with key interlock defects
Jun 1, 2006
TOKYO June 1, 2006; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Wednesday it will repair the Fit subcompact, the Stream minivan and seven other models, produced between April 2001 and March 2002, due to malfunctioning key interlock systems. Honda said 423,344 automatic vehicles are subject to the repairs. Their ignit ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Globally
May 30, 2006
Toyota recalls 1 million cars globally Tuesday 30 May 2006, 9:38am EST Printer Friendly | Email Article | Reprints | RSS TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's second-largest auto maker, said on Tuesday it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to ... Continue reading
VW recalls 362,000 cars, GM recalls some Corvettes
May 26, 2006
DETROIT, May 26, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG is recalling 362,000 cars in the United States because a brake light switch may malfunction, according to U.S. safety regulators. The models involved include the Jetta sedan from 1999-2002 model years, Jetta III from 1999-2000 model years and the New Beetle fro ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls Land Cruiser Prado cars
May 17, 2006
TOKYO May 17, 2006; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp told the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday it will recall 107,767 Land Cruiser Prado sport utility vehicles due to problems with the joints of the rear wheels and axle, the Japanese ministry said. The Land Cruiser Prado cars subject ... Continue reading
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