News By Topic: Product Recalls

Major NHTSA Recall

Oct 7, 2005

DETROIT, Oct 7, 2005; Reuters reported that four automakers are recalling over 450,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of defects, U.S. safety regulators said on Friday. Chrysler is recalling nearly 256,409 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, Dodge Durango, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles, Chrysl ... Continue reading

NHTSA Investigating Some Ford, General Motors Models

Oct 4, 2005

WASHINGTON October 4, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the US Government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, federal auto safety officials said Tuesday. In a separate probe, the government is ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Screws Up Again - But Stll Mercedes

Sep 30, 2005

Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 30, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST Thanks to everyone for sending us this story, but we'll have to give credit to Gabriel for sending it to us first. Today, Mercedes announced they will be recalling 50,000 vehicles, due to a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, wh ... Continue reading

Kia Recalls 70,000 LD Spectras

Sep 30, 2005

Washington DC September 30, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Kia said yesterday it will recall over 70,000 of their 2004 and 2005 Spectra sedans because the computer that operates the air bag system may confuse a child seat for an adult in the front passenger seat, reports AP. Kia spokesman Ian Beavis said the ... Continue reading

Mercedes to Recall 50,000 Cars to Fix Potential Windshield Wiper Problem

Sep 30, 2005

FRANKFURT, Germany September 30, 2005; The AP reportred that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that its Mercedes Car Group was recalling some 50,000 cars because of a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, which will affect mostly buyers in the German market, includes Vaneo models built between April 20 ... Continue reading

Recalls by Troubled Japanese Truckmaker Top 2.64 Million Since March Last Year

Sep 27, 2005

TOKYO September 27, 2005; Hiroko Tabuchi writing for the AP reported that defective vehicles recalled by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., a Japanese truckmaker embroiled in a massive cover-up scandal, have topped 2.64 million since March last year -- affecting 68 percent of Mitsubishi trucks and buses on the road in ... Continue reading

NHTSA - Saleen in Latest Recalls

Sep 26, 2005

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CPSC Posts Prowler XT Recall to its Web Site

Sep 23, 2005

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced 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 Q ... Continue reading

Chrysler Recalling 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees Because of Potential for Fires Under Hood

Sep 16, 2005

September 16, 2006; WASHINGTON Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it would recall more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles because water contamination of the transmission fluid could lead to fires under the hood. The recall involves 2005 model ... Continue reading

Latest NHTSA Vehicle Recall Includes Ford, Toyota, Acura, Freightliner and Others - Complete Details

Sep 7, 2005

Report Date : September 7, 2005 at 06:42 PM New Information Added Since : August 28, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CUMMINS / ISB-02 9999 Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E054000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number Of Units ... Continue reading

Ford and Toyota Pick-Up and SUV Recall

Sep 7, 2005

Ford Recalls 3.8 Million Pickups, SUVs; Toyota Recalling Nearly 1 Million Vehicles WASHINGTON Ken Thomas and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the ... Continue reading

Automobile Safety Foundation Spotlights Mirror Safety Crisis

Aug 31, 2005

Group Warns National Recall May Be on the Way LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- Paul Raul of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that a recall of standard equipment side-view mirrors is likely due to safety issues. These mirrors have a hazardous blind spot that conceals quickly approaching or near ... Continue reading

NHTSA: GM Recalling Pickups and SUVs; Hyundai Sonata's; Jeep Latch Investigation

Aug 30, 2005

WASHINGTON August 30, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling about 800,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks in 14 northern states because corrosion was affecting the antilock brake system, leading to more than 200 low-speed crashes. GM, the world's l ... Continue reading

Mazda Japan Recalls 81,000 Vehicles

Aug 26, 2005

TOKYO August 26, 2005; Japan Today reported that Mazda Motor Corp said Thursday it will recall about 81,000 vehicles in seven models, including the Friendee van, manufactured between May 1999 and January 2003 due to defects in transmission systems. In a report filed with the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, ... Continue reading

GM's OnStar Advisors Will Remind Subscribers of Open Recalls

Aug 18, 2005

DETROIT, Aug. 18, 2005 GM vehicle owners with OnStar service who fail to take their vehicles in for recall repairs after 60 days will receive a reminder when they push the blue OnStar button for service. The new service, provided by OnStar advisors during non-emergency service request calls, includes an offer to connec ... Continue reading