Mercedes-Benz to Recall Certain 1997 E-Class Models
Jan 12, 2001
Jan 8, 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8 The following statement is being issued by Christine Karbowiak, Vice President, Public Affairs of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.: Our hearts go out to Ms. Bailey. Her accident was tragic, yet her dignity and her determination to carry on are inspiring. We are pleased we have been able to reach a s ... Continue reading
Consumers Rate Vehicle Quality High Despite Industry Recalls
Jan 5, 2001
Although recalls continue to increase throughout the auto industry, consumer attitudes remain positive, according to a study released today by Polk, the longest-standing curator of automobile records in the United States. ... Continue reading
Firestone Initiates Safety Recall
Jan 3, 2001
Firestone announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of approximately 8,000 tires produced during the week of April 23, 2000, at its Cuernavaca, Mexico plant in order to ensure the recovery of about 150 tires made on April 24. ... Continue reading
Firestone Announces Findings of Root Cause Analysis
Dec 19, 2000
Firestone announced the findings of the company's intensive four-month analysis into why a certain group of its tires, primarily on Ford Explorers, may have been more likely to experience tread separations. ... Continue reading
Research Shows Recalls Affect More Vehicles Due to Parts Standardization
Dec 13, 2000
While automotive product recalls are not new, the recalled vehicle population has increased due to standardization of automotive parts across different car models, according to the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain QX4 Luxury SUVs
Dec 11, 2000
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., announced a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain 2000 and 2001 model year QX4 sport utility vehicles manufactured from October 1, 1999 to March 22, 2000. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Announces Voluntary Recalls of 2001MY Legacy Models
Dec 11, 2000
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced voluntary recall campaigns of certain 2001 model year Subaru Legacy vehicles, including Legacy L, GT and Outback models. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Recalls 1993 & 1994 Minivans
Dec 1, 2000
Owners of 1993 and 1994 Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler minivans have been notified that DaimlerChrysler Corp. is voluntarily recalling the vehicles to reinforce the steering wheel. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone Recall Effort Reaches Important Milestone
Nov 29, 2000
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. announced that it has provided consumers with an estimated 5.5 million tires in less than four months under its safety recall of P235/75R15 Radial ATX, ATXII and certain P235/75R15 Wilderness AT tires. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Statement on NHTSA Preliminary Investigation
Nov 22, 2000
Goodyear received notice from NHTSA that it will conduct a preliminary investigation into its Load Range E light commercial tires. ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Recall of XR50R off-road motorcycles
Nov 22, 2000
Honda Announce Recall of XR50R off-road motorcycles ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2000
Kia announced a voluntary recall of 1998 and 1999 Sephia compact sedans to replace the on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) valve. ... Continue reading
Goodyear: Tire Recall Focuses on Correct Tire Inflation
Nov 7, 2000
Despite all the recent hoopla about keeping your tires inflated, new research shows that most drivers are checking their tire pressures -- without knowing the correct inflation level. ... Continue reading
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