Aug 17, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: NISSAN / FRONTIER Model Year(s):2010 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 09, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V372000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 951 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: MERCEDES BENZ / G CLASS Model Year(s):2002-2009 Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 04, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V368000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1938 Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLIN ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NISSAN / ARMADA 2010 Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 09, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V371000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 174 Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA ... Continue reading
BMW Remains Committed to Maintenance Program
Aug 13, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â August 13, 2010; BMW remains steadfast in its commitment to including Maintenance on every new BMW sold or leased in the US. Beginning with the 2003 model year every new BMW includes maintenance for 4 years or 50,000 miles. âOur customers tell us they find real value in the program, so ou ... Continue reading
Toyota Official Statement On NHTSA Preliminary Investigations
Aug 11, 2010
Torrence CA August 11, 2011; Yesterday, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told members of Congress that preliminary investigations have not identified any new safety defects in Toyota products, other than sticking gas pedals or pedal entrapment. Below is Toyota's official s ... Continue reading
Initial U.S. Tests Find No Toyota Flaw in Electronics
Aug 11, 2010
Washington DC August 11, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the governmentâs investigation into complaints of sudden acceleration of Toyota vehicles has found no evidence of flawed electronics in 58 of the vehicles that crashed, federal regulators said Tuesday. An examination of the crashes also found only o ... Continue reading
93 and Counting - Toyota and Lexus Recall Sensationalism
Aug 10, 2010
Washington DC August 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Michael Fumento at Forbes writes that the jig seems to be up on the runaway-Toyota scare. Mounting evidence indicates that those Toyotas truly accelerating suddenly can probably be explained by sliding floor mats (since fixed) and drivers hitting the gas ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6
Aug 9, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 33,000 miles. A Toyota dealer told me that âit is recommendedâ that I have the serpentine belt changed and the thuttle box serviced. These are dealer recommended services. My mechanic friend looked at the car and told me not to worry about changing the belt or ser ... Continue reading
Roush Exhaust Brings Growl To 5.0L Engine
Aug 4, 2010
LIVONIA, August 3, 2010: The new Ford 5.0L engine in the 2011 Mustang is an amazing performance package. Now, with the addition of the new ROUSH® exhaust for this engine, it can also have the growl and menacing throaty bark that an American V-8 muscle car needs. Drivers will experience an aggressive sound under acce ... Continue reading
Weekly NHTSA Recalls - August 3, 2010
Aug 3, 2010
DynoValve Sponsoring Documentary Auto Film At Contour d' Elegance
Jul 29, 2010
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29 -- SaviCorp proudly announces DynoValve's sponsorship of the new documentary film, "The Pebble Beach Experience", premiering at the Pebble Beach Contours d' Elegance "Car Week", August 8-15th. The feature film is a centerpiece event for "Car Week", commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Co ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #5
Jul 29, 2010
Dear Tom, I recently drove through a huge puddle of water. The car made it through the puddle but shut down afterwards. I own a 2003 Mercedes c240 with low mileage. All the lights turn on and everything works when I put the key in the ignition, but the car won't start. Any thoughts? Steven from Jacksonville, FL Steve, ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Lexus intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 39,000 2003-2007 Model Year LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this safety recall. This acti ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons sold in the United States to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certai ... Continue reading
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