Ford Explorer and Merc Mountaineer SUVs: Transmissions Check-up Coming
Nov 22, 2004
DETROIT November 22, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. announced plans on Monday to notify about 740,000 owners of 2004 model-year Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers of a potential transmission problem in the popular sport utility vehicles. Ford will be sending out letters asking customers to take the SUVs to ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Mitsubishi Fusco
Nov 9, 2004
Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO Model : FE639 Year : 1996 Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200 Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333 Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS D ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: 2005 Honda CR-V
Nov 9, 2004
<pre> Make : HONDA Model : CR-V Year : 2005 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V526000 Recall Date : NOV 04, 2004 Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6976 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NO ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles for Various Problems
Nov 4, 2004
DETROIT November 4, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. has recalled nearly 1.5 million vehicles in North America, including 946,817 sport utility vehicles, to fix tail lights that could loosen and flicker, the automaker said on Thursday. Also included in four separate recalls are 204,317 mid-size cars for ... Continue reading
CPSC Announces Recall of Valvoline Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner
Nov 4, 2004
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- 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
NHTSA Recalls - November 1, 2004 - Chrysler-Dodge
Nov 2, 2004
Report Date : November 7, 2004 at 02:50 PM New Information Added Since : October 28, 2004 Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V531000 Recall Date : NOV 01, 2004 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Potential Numb ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls: 240,000 Minivans; 11,000 Sedans
Nov 1, 2004
DETROIT, Nov 1, 2004; Reuters reported that Chrysler said it was recalling about 240,000 minivans because of an electrical short circuit caused by water intrusion into their radios. The problem has prompted nine reports of fires in the speaker systems of the car radios, the automaker said, adding that there had been no ... Continue reading
Audi recalls 28,000 A6 cars in the U.S.
Oct 8, 2004
DETROIT, Oct 8, 2004; Reuters reported that Audi is recalling 28,363 of its A6 luxury cars after finding that in cold weather states, the throttle could stick due to ice build-up, the German automaker said on Friday. Audi will replace at no charge the throttle body in all 1998-1999 model-year A6 cars equipped with a 2. ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Recalls 26,077 Cars
Oct 5, 2004
TOKYO October 5, 2004; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday it would recall a total of 26,077 cars including about 100 in the United States to fix defective brake lights and faulty bolts used in the vehicles' propellor shaft. There were no reports of injuries due to the defects. The models subject to the ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Tires Announces Recall
Sep 30, 2004
Company's Quality System Results in Early Action to Assure Performance GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 30 -- BFGoodrich Tires is recalling 46,000 passenger and light truck tires after its quality system alerted the company to a condition initially affecting ride quality, but which could possibly result in steel belt separation ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the manufacturers of the products listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLO ... Continue reading
Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Recalls 23,137 Subaru Brand Cars Over Fuel Leaks
Sep 15, 2004
TOKYO September 15, 2004; The AP reported that Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries said Wednesday it would recall a total of 23,137 Subaru brand cars to tighten a bolt on the oil control valve that could come loose and cause engine oil to leak and catch fire. The company informed Japan's Transport Ministry of the recall afte ... Continue reading
Toyota Japan Recalls 176,372 Cars
Sep 14, 2004
TOKYO September 15, 2004: Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Tuesday it will recall a total of 176,372 automobiles in four models to fix their braking systems. Subject to the recall are the Funcargo and bB minivans, Celica sports car and MR-S convertible sports car made between July 1999 and July 2000, To ... Continue reading
CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs
Sep 14, 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. Name of Product: Eiger “QuadRunner” ATV by Suzuki Units: About 240 Manufacturer/Importer: Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recalls to Its Web Site
Sep 14, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the manufacturer of the product listed below. Recalls can be viewed at . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Produc ... Continue reading
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