Dodge Durango Investigated for Possible Defect That May Have Led Some Drivers to Lose Control
Jul 22, 2003
WASHINGTON July 21, 2003; The AP reported that the government is investigating an alleged defect on the Dodge Durango that has led some drivers to lose control of their vehicles, according to documents released Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says four drivers have reported the failure of an ... Continue reading
NHTSA Rollover, Crash Test Results for Fourth Group of 2003 Vehicles
Jul 14, 2003
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today posted its fourth listing of model year 2003 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rollover and crash test results on the World Wide Web at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. New model year 2003 rollover resistance ratings are ... Continue reading
Pioneer Recalls Car Amplifiers
Jul 7, 2003
Improper Installation May Result in Safety Hazard LONG BEACH, Calif., July 7 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced the recall of the following four car amplifiers: GM-X572, GM-X574, GM-X972 and GM-D500M which have been sold since November 2002. Pioneer has determined that the installation of these car ampli ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of May 2003 Recalls
Jul 4, 2003
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in May 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
Jul 3, 2003
- Campaign to Address a Possible Front Suspension Corrosion Problem - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced a voluntary recall of certain 2003 Subaru Legacy and Outbac ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Recalls Several Models In Japan
Jul 1, 2003
NEW YORK July 1, 2003; Dow Jones reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 6,054 Delica minivans for free repairs after two Delicas went out of control and caused traffic accidents, Kyodo News Service reported. MMC said it has found a similar injection pump defect in its Challenger sport- utility ... Continue reading
Toyota to recall 123,000 Tacoma pickups in U.S.
Jun 28, 2003
DETROIT, June 27, 2003; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. will recall 123,360 Tacoma pickups to fix a part that could cause a fuel leak in a crash, federal safety officials said on Friday. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall of 2001 through 2003 Tacoma double-cab pickups was d ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman to Hold ATV Meeting In Anchorage, Alaska
Jun 25, 2003
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Hal Stratton will conduct a regional public field meeting on All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 8, 2003. "We want to hear from Alaskans -- how they use their ATVs -- and get their perspective on ATV safety issues," said ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 250,000 Saturn Cars
Jun 24, 2003
GM Recalls About 254,000 Saturn L-Series Cars to Correct Engine Problem That Has Led to Fires DETROIT June 24, 2003; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 254,000 model year 2000-03 Saturn L-Series cars to correct an engine problem that has led to fires. Of the cars, which are equipped with 2.2-l ... Continue reading
Honda recalling 1300 cc motorbikes
Jun 16, 2003
TOKYO June 16, 2003; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Monday it is recalling 1,833 units of its CB1300 Super Four motorcycle for free repairs of defective electric wiring parts. Subject to the recall are bikes made between Jan 17 and June 2. In a report submitted to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2003
TOKYO June 13, 2003; Dow Jones eported that Isuzu Motors Ltd. said today it is recalling a combined 64,000 units of its sport-utility vehicles for free repairs to their defective body frames, the Kyodo news service reported. Subject to the recall are 50,743 Big Horns manufactured between July 1993 and May 1996, 10,011 ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2003
BETHESDA, Md., June 12 -- With the July 4 holiday landing on a Friday, many Americans will take advantage of the long weekend by driving out of town. In light of the higher gasoline prices this year, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. "Millions of dollars worth of ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Buick SUV to Fix Liftgate
Jun 9, 2003
DETROIT June 9, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Monday that it recalled about 107,000 of its Buick Rendezvous sport utility vehicles to repair the rear liftgate, which could open in a severe crash. The recall includes all 2002 Rendezvous models and some 2003 models, with 95,000 of the vehicles ... Continue reading
Lawsuit Filed Against Daimler in Crash
May 30, 2003
PORTLAND, Maine May 29, 2003; Clarke Canfield writing for the AP reported that a lawsuit filed Thursday against DaimlerChrysler contends that design defects caused a 15-passenger van to roll over in an accident that killed 14 migrant workers last year in Maine. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the crash's lone surviv ... Continue reading
Mazda to recall over 174,000 Atenza, MPV, Roadsters
May 29, 2003
TOKYO, May 29, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Thursday it planned to recall more than 174,000 units of its Atenza, MPV and Roadster models worldwide after receiving a dozen complaints, most of which related to a defective fog lamp. Mazda, owned one-third by Ford M ... Continue reading
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