Harley Davidson Motorcyclyes Recalled
Dec 29, 2004
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIHARLEY DAVIDSON / DYNA 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON / SOFTAIL 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON / SPORTSTER 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON / TOURING 2005 GN ID Number : 04V607000 Recall Date : DEC 21, 2004 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Po ... Continue reading
BMW Recalls 75,000 Cars Worldwide to Fix Seat Heating
Dec 29, 2004
Dec. 28, 2004; Bloomberg reported that BMW is recalling about 75,000 of its 5-Series and 7-Series models to repair seat heating mats that may get too hot as padding wears away. The worldwide recall applies to 69,750 5-Series cars and 5,500 7-Series cars built between Feb. 26, 2003, and June 9, 2004, Andreas Sauer, a sp ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
Dec 28, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich. December 28, 2004; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling 262,113 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles to repair a defect in the rear gate. The recall is the second of the vehicles this month. Monday's recall covers 2001-2005 models whose rear lift gate could open during a crash, the National Hi ... Continue reading
Ford to Recall More Compact SUVs
Dec 27, 2004
DETROIT December 27, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. has expanded its recall of Escape and Mazda Tribute sport utility vehicles because of problems with the rear liftgate, which if left unlocked could open during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday. More than 310,000 ve ... Continue reading
Kia to Recall 13,254 Morning Subcompacts
Dec 27, 2004
Seoul December 27, 2004; The Korea Times reported that Kia Motors, the second-largest carmaker in South Korea, will recall 13,254 units of the Morning subcompact due to problems in the engine control system, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Friday. Owners of Morning models produced between Dec. 23, ... Continue reading
Dec 25, 2004
Report Date : December 25, 2004 at 08:47 AM New Information Added Since : December 15, 2004 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MICHELIN / XDE 9999 Manufacturer : MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04T023000 Recall Date : DEC 17, 2004 Component: TIRES Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4000 Summar ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalling More Than 700,000 Minivans Because of Defective Power Sliding Doors
Dec 23, 2004
WASHINGTON December 23, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling 717,302 minivans because passengers could injure their wrists or arms on the power sliding door, the automaker and federal government said Thursday. The vehicles affected are 1997-2005 model Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1999 Pontiac Transpo ... Continue reading
3 South Korean Carmakers to Conduct Recall
Dec 21, 2004
Seoul Na Jeong-ju writing for the Korea Times reported that three South Korean auto firms will a conduct recall of four locally built vehicles, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Monday. Renault Samsung Motors, the country's fourth largest automobile manufacturer, was ordered to onduct a recall of 11, ... Continue reading
Recall: Hyundai 120,000 Elantra cars in U.S.
Dec 17, 2004
DETROIT, Dec 17, 2994; Reuters reported that Hyundai is recalling about 120,000 Elantra sedans sold in the United States because of a possible problem with deployment of their airbags. The U.S. arm of the Korean automaker announced the recall late on Thursday, saying it affected vehicles from the 2004 and 2005 model ye ... Continue reading
RECALL: Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
Dec 17, 2004
December 10, 2004 CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Product: Suzuki 2005 m ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Announces Customer Service Action(recall?) for 2004 and 2005 Elantra Models
Dec 17, 2004
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 16 -- To ensure the continued satisfaction of our customers with their vehicles, Hyundai Motor America has announced a voluntary customer service action involving approximately 120,000 model year 2004 and 2005 Elantra sedans produced prior to December 17, 2004. In response to one recent cr ... Continue reading
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is Recalling 2005 Model Off-highway Motorcycles
Dec 15, 2004
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Product: 2005 Kawasaki model KLX110-A4 off-highway motorcycle Units: About 1500 Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co. ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls Tribute and Mazda6 for Defects
Dec 14, 2004
Make : MAZDA Model : MAZDA6 Year : 2004 Manufacturer : MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V582000 Recall Date : DEC 09, 2004 Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR Potential Number Of Units Affected : 190 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY D ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Ford, Mazda Recall Over 1 Million Vehicles
Dec 12, 2004
DETROIT Dec 11, 2004; Tom Brown writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler division said on Friday it was recalling about 600,000 Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles and Dodge Dakota pickup trucks because of concerns about their safety. Separately, Ford Motor Co. said on Friday it was recalling about ... Continue reading
Toyota unit to recall mufflers of Wish minivans
Dec 11, 2004
TOKYO December 11, 2004; Japan Today reported that Toyota Technocraft Co, Toyota Motor Corp's wholly owned subsidiary, said Friday it will recall about 300 mufflers installed on Toyota's Wish minivans. The mufflers, produced between June and November 2003, have defective metal components that fit to the chassis of vehi ... Continue reading
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