News By Topic: Product Recalls

Chrysler to Alter Jeep Suspension After Reviewers Question Safety

Apr 17, 2002

DETROIT -- DaimlerChrysler AG's (DCX) Chrysler Group, in an unusual move, plans to lower the suspension of its popular, new Jeep Liberty sport-utility vehicle following criticism from car-enthusiast magazines that the vehicle is prone to roll over. Starting with vehicles currently being produced, the company has shorte ... Continue reading

Fire Hazard Forces 1.1M Jeep Recall

Apr 16, 2002

Tue Apr 16, AUBURN HILLS, Mich. AP is reporting that more than 1.1 million Jeep models are being recalled because of a potential engine fire hazard, the U.S. arm of DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday. The Chrysler Group is recalling 2000-02 Jeep Wranglers, 2000-01 Jeep Cherokees and 1999-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.0 ... Continue reading

Sticky throttle prompts recall of Ford Focus SVT

Apr 16, 2002

DETROIT, April 15 Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Monday that it was recalling its all-new 2002 Focus SVT hatchback because of a potential safety problem involving the vehicle's throttle. Ford spokesman Todd Nissen said only 569 Focus SVTs -- produced at an assembly plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, between ear ... Continue reading

NHTSA Announces Safety Recall of Peg Perego Infant Child Seats

Apr 4, 2002

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a safety recall of certain Peg Perego infant child seats. The recall involves 55,162 infant car seats produced from May 20, 2001, through Feb. 15, 2002. The models include Martinelli Primo Viaggio with base, Pliko Travel S ... Continue reading

Firestone faces trial on tire rollover

Apr 4, 2002

BAY CITY, Texas, April 3 Reuters has reported that Bridgestone Corp.'s Firestone unit will stand trial on Thursday in a Texas courtroom for a 1999 rollover accident that critically injured a college student and hurt two others. Attorneys will be seeking more than $70 million in damages from Firestone, according to cour ... Continue reading

Toyota broadens engine fix for 3.3 million vehicles

Apr 4, 2002

DETROIT, April 3 Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it was broadening a warranty for potential damage from oil gelling in engines on 3.3 million vehicles, aiming to mollify customers upset with the automaker renowned for quality. Toyota maintained the problem was caused by customers neglecting t ... Continue reading

GM RECALLS 1.9 Million Cars: CAVALIER: SUNFIRE:SKYLARK: GRAND AM: ACHIEVA

Apr 3, 2002

FOR RELEASE: April 3, 2002 DETROIT, Mich.- General Motors announced a recall of approximately 1.9 million model year 1995-97 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire and 1996-97 Buick Skylark, Pontiac Grand Am, and Oldsmobile Achieva passenger cars. These vehicles will be serviced to prevent high electrical current flow ... Continue reading

NHTSA Safety Recall:Evenflo Triumph Convertible Child Restraints

Apr 3, 2002

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a safety recall of 28,312 Evenflo Triumph convertible child restraints manufactured from October 20, 2001 through January 31, 2002. The name "Triumph" appears on the front of the car seats, and the car seats have model numbers beginning with "26 ... Continue reading

NHTSA Safety Recall:Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seats

Apr 3, 2002

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today alerted owners of certain Graco SnugRide infant car seats of a recall to check for missing components on the base or the carrier shell. The company has announced a safety recall of 918,930 seats. The missing components are metal hooks and their retainer p ... Continue reading

Chrysler recalls 645,000 minivans and Jeeps ; GM and Toyota Vehicles recalled

Apr 3, 2002

April 3, 2002, REUTERS is reporting that the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG will recall 645,000 vehicles, including 545,000 minivans and 95,000 Jeeps, in two separate recalls, a federal safety agency said on Tuesday. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Chrysler would recall Dodge Caravan, P ... Continue reading

Hyundai Ordered to Recall EF Sonata Models

Apr 1, 2002

Korea Times reported that Hyundai Motor was ordered Saturday to recall LPG-fuelled EF Sonata models for defects. According to the Ministry of Construction and Transportation yesterday, the model's bearings in its cooling fan motor burns out whilst running. The radiator fan is essential to cool down the engine and preve ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors to recall 344,806 trucks, buses

Mar 26, 2002

TOKYO, March 26 Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Tuesday it would recall 344,806 trucks and buses in Japan due to a faulty starter switch, further damaging its reputation after a devastating quality-control scandal in 2000. Japan's fourth-largest carmaker, 37 percent owned by DaimlerChrysler AG , sa ... Continue reading

Evenflo Announces Availability of Safety Upgrade Kit for Triumph Car Seats

Mar 25, 2002

VANDALIA, Ohio--March 25, 2002--Evenflo Company, Inc. is offering a free safety upgrade kit to owners of certain Evenflo Triumph(TM) children's car seats. Evenflo has discovered that two components of the harness system manufactured by an Evenflo supplier may not meet performance specifications. Defective components co ... Continue reading

Honda recalls 67,095 minivehicles, 502 Acura TLs

Mar 23, 2002

TOKYO, March 22 Reuters is reporting that Ja[an's Honda Motor Co second largest automaker, said on Friday it was recalling 67,095 of its "Life" and "Life Dunk" mini-vehicles in Japan and a combined 502 Acura TL sedans in Japan and North America. The automaker estimates the combined costs of both recalls in Japan at 228 ... Continue reading

Ford Halts 4x4 SUV and PickUp Shipments Because of Transfer Case Problem

Mar 22, 2002

DETROIT Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday a defective part in four-wheel drive systems had forced it to temporarily halt shipment to dealers of many of its best-selling sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. The announcement was another embarrassment for the world's second-largest automaker, whic ... Continue reading