News By Topic: Product Recalls

Chrysler Recalls Sedans to Prevent Brake Fluid Leaks, Jeeps With Clutch Problems

May 5, 2006

Washington DC May 5, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that it was recalling about 45,000 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum sedans for repairs to prevent brake fluid leakage that could lead to engine compartment fires. DaimlerChrysler said the recall affects 200 ... Continue reading

GM Recalls GMC and Chevrolet, Isuzu Pickups

May 1, 2006

General Motors to Recall About 400,000 Pickup Trucks Due to Defective Brake Lights

May 1, 2006

DETROIT May 1, 2006; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights. The affected vehicles are the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350. GM said some vehicles may permanently lose brake-lamp ... Continue reading

Toyota recalls 57,000 Lexus

Apr 12, 2006

TOKYO April 12, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it is recalling 11,000 Lexus cars in Japan and 46,000 overseas to fix a faulty seat belt part. Toyota will replace seat belts in both front seats, which can become jammed inside the holding due to a faulty part, it said. No accidents have ... Continue reading

Suzuki recalling 313,199 minivehicles over faulty ignition switches

Apr 8, 2006

TOKYO April 7, 2006; Suzuki Motor Corp said Thursday it is recalling a total of 313,199 minivehicles in three models for free replacement of faulty ignition switches. The vehicles were manufactured under the Every, Carry and Scrum brands between December 1998 and November 2000, Suzuki said. The Scrum vehicles were manu ... Continue reading

NEWSWEEK INTERVIEW: Rick Wagoner CEO of General Motors

Apr 2, 2006

Feels 'Completely' Secure in His Job: 'I Know in the End, All of Us Are Going to be Judged on Accomplishments' On Calls For 'New Blood' in GM Management: 'That Is So Simplistic ... That Would Be The Biggest Risk I've Ever Heard Of' NEW YORK, April 2 -- General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner tells Newsweek's Detroit Bureau Chi ... Continue reading

IIHS Makes Major Change in Crashworthiness Evaluations Of Frontal Crash Tests - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 31, 2006

view PDF format, including a color ratings chart of Institute audit and verification test results Status Report, Vol. 41, No. 3 — Special issue: frontal crash test verifications Video: frontal crash test verification Go to our Vehicle Ratings section for full test results on all vehicles covered by this news rele ... Continue reading

Safety Institute Revises Front Crash Test Procedure

Mar 31, 2006

Washington DC March 31, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that frontal offset crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is undergoing a major change. The Institute is initiating a new approach involving evaluations based on manufacturers' own frontal tests of vehicles meeting requirements es ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Notice For 805,000 GM Pickups

Mar 11, 2006

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 1999-2000 GMC / SIERRA 1999-2000 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V066000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 08, 2006 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 805368 Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP ... Continue reading

GM Recalls About 900,000 Pickup Trucks

Mar 10, 2006

WASHINGTON March 10, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Friday it is recalling about 900,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them. The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra tr ... Continue reading

NHTSA Investigates Potential Problems with Ford Trucks, Audi, Toyota and Chrysler Pacifica

Mar 3, 2006

Government Investigating Reports of Fires in Audi Sedans; Another Look at 2004 Recall WASHINGTON March 3, 2006; The AP reported that the U.S. government said it was re-examining a 2004 recall of Audi sedans for wiring problems after it received six reports of fires starting in the driver's side dashboard. In March 2004 ... Continue reading

Honda told to improve recall practices

Mar 3, 2006

TOKYO March 3, 2006; Japan Today reported that Japan's transport ministry on Thursday ordered Honda Motor Co to improve its recall practices, saying it had been slow to publicize faulty fuel pumps in some of its Accord models. Honda reported to the ministry the same day that it will recall 21,275 of its Accord passenge ... Continue reading

New Jersey Lessees Win Victory in State Supreme Court

Mar 1, 2006

Lemon law firm once again defeats Honda's plan to take away consumer rights TRENTON, N.J., March 1 -- Car lessees in New Jersey should have the same rights as buyers, according to a ruling that came down from the New Jersey Supreme Court Monday. The Court ruled 6-1 that the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act protects both cons ... Continue reading

AAA Survey Cites Top Five Car Troubles for 2005, NAPA Offers Solutions

Mar 1, 2006

ATLANTA--Feb. 28, 2006--Tire pressure was the number one vehicle issue identified during nationwide clinics conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities during 2005 AAA Car Care Month. Results are based on inspections conducted on nearly 6,500 vehicles by 20 different AAA clubs. As a leading automotive solutio ... Continue reading

Ford and Dodge Recalling Trucks

Feb 13, 2006

DETROIT, Feb 13, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling 211,432 of its Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. The vehicles are from the 2006 model year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Continue reading