U.S. regulators upgrade look at Ford Focus fires
Aug 16, 2002
DETROIT, Aug 15 Reuters reported that U.S. vehicle safety regulators have upgraded their investigation into reports of engine compartment fires in Ford Motor Co.'s Focus compact car, one of six defect investigations under way on the popular model. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site ... Continue reading
Lawsuit demands Firestone recall Steeltex tires
Aug 14, 2002
LOS ANGELES, Aug 13 Gina Keating wrting for Reuters reports that a California lawyer filed a lawsuit on Tuesday demanding Bridgestone Corp.'s U.S. unit recall 27.5 million Steeltex tires he claims suffers from a tread separation defect similar to one that led to a massive recall of its tires two years ago. ADVERTISEMEN ... Continue reading
Recalled: Honda Passport; Izusu Rodeo, Axion
Aug 14, 2002
Recalls NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V213001 Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL:PASSENGER Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. Year: 2001 Make: HONDA TRUCK Model: PASSPORT Recall Date: 08/09/2002 Type of Report: Vehicle Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Manufactured: 11/2000 - 03/2001 ... Continue reading
Korean Anti-(Crappy)Car Websites Pressured to Shut Down
Aug 12, 2002
Kim Ki-tae a Staff Reporter for the Korean Times reported that, The number of automobile consumer complaint homepages has been on a downturn trend apparently due to the pressure and lobby by car makers. One of the most popular ``anti-Web sites, www.anticar.co.kr, was shut down recently. The site was a vanguard of consu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 464,000 PT Cruisers
Aug 9, 2002
DETROIT Reuters reported that Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG said on Friday that it has recalled 464,315 of its 2001 and 2002 PT Cruisers to install a secondary seal to a fuel pump after a fuel leak was discovered following a government crash test. Chrysler said it knew of no incidents or complaints of the fuel lea ... Continue reading
Mothra and Godzilla Together Again? Bridgestone Says Still in Talks with Ford
Aug 9, 2002
TOKYO Reuters reported that Bridgestone Corp, Japan's largest tyremaker, said on Friday that it was continuing to hold talks with Ford Motor Co but nothing had been decided on a possible resumption of business ties in the United States. "We are continuing our talks with Ford but they have not progressed to a resumption ... Continue reading
Ford considering safety changes to police cars
Aug 9, 2002
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 8 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that Ford is considering modifying its Crown Victoria police cruisers after complaints from state and local governments that the vehicle is unsafe in high-speed, rear-end crashes, a Ford executive said on Thursday. "We're developing an action plan tha ... Continue reading
Nissan - "Trial Lawyers and Activist Groups Distort 1994-Early 1995 Nissan Altima Safety Record"
Aug 7, 2002
GARDENA, Calif., August 6 -- Today, Nissan North America, Inc., responds to inaccurate claims made by trial lawyers and an activist group about the safety of the 1994-early 1995 Altima passenger-side airbag system. ADVERTISEMENT recalling a recall of the passenger-side airbags in 1994-early 1995 Altimas, despite its pr ... Continue reading
Complete List Of NHTSA Recalls This Week (Since July 30,2002)
Aug 6, 2002
New information added to the databases since 07/30/2002. Recalls NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V202000 Component: SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Year: 2003 Make: CHEVROLET TRUCK Model: C4500 Recall Date: 08/01/2002 Type of Report: Vehicle Potential Number of Units Affected: 952 Manufacture ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls 154,000 Highlander SUVs
Aug 6, 2002
DETROIT, Aug 6 Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled 154,593 of its 2001 and 2002 model year Highlander sport utility vehicles due to a fuel-vapor nozzle which could leak during a front-end collision. Toyota discovered the problem nozzle during crash tests, said spokesman John Hanson. He said the automa ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2002
Kia Motors Corp. will recall 25,000 of its 1998 Sephia compact cars because of an electrical problem which could prevent the hazard and turning lights from working, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. Kia dealers will replace the hazard switch, the NHTSA said. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of May 2002 Recalls
Aug 1, 2002
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in May 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said i ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi recalls 676,741 minivehicles
Aug 1, 2002
TOKYO, Aug 1 Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Japan's fourth-biggest automaker, said on Thursday it would recall 676,741 Minica and Minica Toppo minivehicles in Japan to deal with a potentially defective battery box. The scale of the recall is another embarrassment for the restructuring automaker, which is ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2002
DETROIT Reuters reported that about half of the fashionable new Mini Cooper compact cars that have been sold in the United States will be recalled to fix a transmission problem, federal safety regulators said on Tuesday. BMW AG, the maker of the Mini, was also hit with the eighth recall of its X5 luxury sport utility v ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2002
Latest Recalls from NHTSA New information added to the databases since 07/23/2002. Recalls NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V196000 Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL:PASSENGER Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. Year: 2001 Make: ACURA Model: INTEGRA , INSIGHT Recall Date: 07/26/2002 Type of ... Continue reading
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