GM Will Recall 2000-2001 Malibus, Aleros, And Grand Ams
Sep 5, 2003
DETROIT September 5, 2003; Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. plans to recall about 783,000 certain 2000 and 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero, and Pontiac Grand Am cars to replace hazard-warning switches. In a press release Friday, GM said the hazard-warning switches that may malfunction due to exposur ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Air bags on Lincoln Town Cars
Aug 27, 2003
WASHINGTON, Aug 27, 2003; Reuters reported that the government has opened an investigation of complaints that side air bags on some Lincoln Town Cars deploy inadvertently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 138 complaints that air bags on 2001-2003 Town Cars deployed while the car w ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2003
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 25 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of certain 2004 Legacy and Outback models for a possible defect in a fuel hose. This recall involves a possible fuel leakage due to a loose or out of position clamp on the fuel hose that connects the fuel filler pipe to the fuel ta ... Continue reading
Made in China: Honda Recalls 31,000 Accord Sedans
Aug 25, 2003
Monday 5:28 am ET SHANGHAI August 25, 2003; Loretta Ng and Jane Lanhee Lee writing for Dow Jones reported that Japan's Honda Motor Co. will recall about 31,000 Accord sedans manufactured by its China joint venture to repair faulty exhaust pipes. This is the first time Honda has had to recall vehicles in China, a spokes ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2003
Seoul August 21, 2003; The Korea Times reported that BMW Korea has voluntarily recalled four import models due to defects in their engines, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said yesterday. Engine stoppages or imbalances were found to occur in its 735i, 735Li, 745i and 745Li models caused by an error in t ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2003
TOKYO August 21, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said that Honda Motor Co. will recall a total of 29,494 Accord and Accord Wagon passenger cars due to a faulty engine part. Vehicles manufactured between last October and May this year will be subject to the recall, according to a report Honda presented to the L ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls From NHTSA as of August 15, 2003
Aug 15, 2003
New Information Added Since : August 5, 2003 Make : KENWORTH Model : T300 Year : 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V288000 Recall Date : AUG 06, 2003 Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 132 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE LOCKING TAB THAT LOCKS THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT ONTO THE ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Co. Recalling 2004 Sienna Minivans Because Fuel Tank Is Prone to Damage
Aug 15, 2003
WASHINGTON August 15, 2003; The AP reported that Toyota is recalling 34,437 Sienna minivans because the fuel tank is prone to damage and could cause a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. The recall covers minivans from the 2004 model year that were sold to the public starting in Januar ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2003
DETROIT August 8,2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it was recalling nearly 1.7 million sport utility vehicles in order to fix seats that could recline unexpectedly. Ford said the recall affects 1.68 million 1998 through 2001 model year Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models, and 2001-2002 Explorer S ... Continue reading
Ford Voluntarily Recalls Certain Explorers/Mountaineers for Upgrades
Aug 8, 2003
Ford Motor Company has initiated a voluntary safety recall involving 1998- 2001 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers, and 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport and Sport Trac sport utility vehicles, to correct potential product issues. Customers with affected vehicles will be able to have their vehicles upgraded, free of ch ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2003
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in June 2003 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Voluntary Recalls
Aug 1, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall for 1998-2001 model-year New Beetles in the U.S. to correct a potential problem with a brake light switch. An estimated total of 269,151 vehicles are affected by this recall in the U.S. Volkswagen has determined that a potenti ... Continue reading
Volkswagen To Recall 270,000 New Beetles In US
Aug 1, 2003
BERLIN August 1, 2003; Dow Jones reported that German car maker Volkswagen AG will recall 270, 000 of its New Beetle models in the U.S. because of potential problems with the brake lights, a company spokesman said Friday. The recall program will affect cars with automatic transmissions made between 1998 and 2001. Becau ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy Recalling Minivehicles Due To Fires
Jul 25, 2003
TOKYO July 25, 2003; Dow Jones reports that Kyodo said that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., maker of Subaru cars, said Friday it is recalling 19,867 Samber minivehicles for free repairs after five vehicles caught fire, Kyodo News reported. Subject to the recall are automatic-transmission models produced between March 1999 ... Continue reading
Firestone Agrees To Settlement In Class Action Suit.- Tire Owners Call 866 345 0360
Jul 25, 2003
CHICAGO July 24, 2003; Karen Padley and Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that a Texas judge on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a national class-action settlement involving Bridgestone Corp.'s Firestone unit and its August 2000 recall of 6.5 million tires. As part of the settlement, Firestone would spend $ ... Continue reading
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