News By Topic: Product Recalls

Volvo Recalling 460,000 Vehicles for Defect That Could Cause Fan to Overheat and Burn

Sep 13, 2004

DETROIT September 13, 2004; The AP reported that Volvo is recalling 460,000 vehicles worldwide because a wiring problem could cause a fan to overheat and burn, the company said Monday. The recall involves S80 and S60 sedans and XC70 and V70 wagons from the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years, including 150,000 vehicles in ... Continue reading

Ford to Recall 234,208 Econoline Vans

Sep 9, 2004

DETROIT September 9, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans in North America to fix a defect in the anti-lock brake unit that can spark fires even when the vehicles are parked. "We have determined that one of every 10,000 units may have the potential for an ov ... Continue reading

Honda Motor to Recall 111,510 Minivans in Japan to Fix Problems With the Vehicles' Headlights

Sep 9, 2004

TOKYO September 9, 2004; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. is recalling 111,510 minivans sold in Japan to fix problems with the vehicles' headlights. Dealerships in Japan reported 42 cases of a defective seal around the headlamps letting in water, which short-circuited the lights, Honda said in a statement. There we ... Continue reading

Suzuki Motor Corp. Joint Venture in China Recalls 157,480 Altos

Sep 9, 2004

SHANGHAI, China September 9, 2004; The AP reported that a joint venture between Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. has recalled 157,480 Alto model cars, Changan Automobile said Thursday. Problems with the oil pipes of the cars prompted the recall, the Chinese company, based in the southwest ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls 40,000 Minivans and 1,700 F-150 Pickups Because of Defects

Sep 7, 2004

DEARBORN, Mich. September 7, 2004; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling 40,031 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans because cracks could form in the wheel hubs, the company said Tuesday. Minivans from the 2004 model year are involved in the recall. The Freestar and the Monterey were new vehicles in F ... Continue reading

Honda Motor to Recall 158,187 Vehicles in Japan and Other Countries to Fix Light Problems

Sep 7, 2004

TOKYO September 7, 2004; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday it will recall 158,187 cars sold in Japan, the United States and some 39 other countries to fix problems with the vehicles' lights. here have been no reports of accidents related to the defects, Honda spokeswoman Yuriko Yabe said. Defective seal ... Continue reading

Suzuki, Honda Recall Tens of Thousands of Vehicles Due to Various Problems

Sep 3, 2004

DETROIT September 2, 2004; The AP reported that Suzuki Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have recalled tens of thousands of vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Suzuki recalled 172,093 Grand Vitara sport utility vehicles because a fuel-pressure problem, under very cold conditions, co ... Continue reading

Latest Recalls from NHTSA

Sep 2, 2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04E062000 Recall Date : AUG 26, 2004 Component: PARKING BRAKE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1098 Summary: ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES P/N 0204012617, FOR USE ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MA ... Continue reading

Suzuki, Honda Recall SUVs, Minivans

Sep 2, 2004

DETROIT September 2, 2004; Reuters reported that Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling more than 172,000 Grand Vitara sport utility vehicles because of a fuel pressure problem that can trigger fires, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the 172,093 SUVs affe ... Continue reading

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters

Sep 2, 2004

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recal ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Extends Some Warranties

Aug 31, 2004

DETROIT August 31, 2004; The AP reported that Volkswagen of America Inc. has extended its warranty coverage of certain Passat and Audi models for problems caused by oil sludge, which can cause engine damage. In the past few days, the company has sent letters to about 400,000 Volkswagen Passat and Audi owners informing ... Continue reading

Mercedes Makes Biggest Recall Among South Korea's Imports

Aug 29, 2004

Seoul August 28, 2004; Bae Keun-min writhg for the Korea Times reported that Mercedes-Benz Korea has issued a voluntary recall for 2,956 vehicles of its vehicles, the largest volume ever for a foreign brand here. The Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Friday the German motor company will recall its E, S, ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Offers to Replace Tires

Aug 26, 2004

NASHVILLE, Tenn. August 26, 2004; Amber McDowell writing for the AP reported that Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire on Thursday launched a "voluntary safety campaign" to replace 27,000 tires involved in accidents that injured more than a dozen people and killed one. The replacement initiative involves Bridgesto ... Continue reading

Canadian's With HOT Bottoms, Another Quality Problem: Ford To Repair Faulty Heated Seats in Focus

Aug 25, 2004

DETROIT, Aug 25, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it will fix malfunctioning heated seats in 33,000 Focus cars, two-thirds of which were sold in Canada. Some 2003 and 2004 model year Focus cars are fitted with heating pads that are not properly bonded to the lower seat foam, potentially lead ... Continue reading

Federal Regulators Investigating Ford Focus for Door Latch Problems on 2000 Ford Focus

Aug 24, 2004

WASHINGTON August 24, 2004; The AP reported that Federal regulators are investigating reports of failing rear door latches on the 2000 Ford Focus, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday. NHTSA has received 17 complaints that one or both rear doors opened while the Focus was moving, usually whil ... Continue reading