News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

NHTSA Opens Investigation of Hummer H2 Defect Complaints

Dec 6, 2004

DETROIT December 6, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into General Motors Corp.'s Hummer H2 after three consumers said a wheel came off the large sport utility vehicle after a steering part cracked. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it began a "prelimina ... Continue reading

GM Reminds Full-Size Pickup Owners To Respond To Safety Recall On Tailgate Cables

Dec 5, 2004

DETROIT December 4, 2004; General Motors reminds owners of certain 2000-2004 full-size pickup trucks to have their tailgate cables replaced at their dealers as soon as possible. GM is conducting a safety recall of 4.1 million trucks because on some of these vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that re ... Continue reading

Emergency Road Service Calls Are Up 40 Percent, Says AAA

Dec 1, 2004

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 -- A wintry mix of snow and rain has caused AAA call center volumes to increase 40 percent from the previous week, AAA Michigan reported today. As of 9:30 a.m. today, the Auto Club assisted more than 1,000 motorists, compared with 650 during the same period last week. The major problems experien ... Continue reading

Celica and Cobalt Recall to Fix Daytime Running Lights

Dec 1, 2004

DETROIT December 1, 2004; Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. recalling 92,577 of its Celica cars in the United States to fix a problem with their daytime running lamps, federal safety regulators said on Wednesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall, involving Celicas from t ... Continue reading

AutoZone's Essential Tips for Safe Winter Travel

Dec 1, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 1 -- The holiday season is a great time to travel, and never a good time for car trouble. So, before you hit the road for the holidays, check out these Winter Driving Safety tips from AutoZone. Prepare for emergencies. This time of year it's always a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your trunk ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club Urges Motorists to Check Tire Pressure for Under-Inflation before Hitting the Road

Dec 1, 2004

LOS ANGELES--Dec. 1, 2004--Motorists can improve their safety and increase the life of their vehicle tires by checking for under-inflation before hitting the road for the winter holidays, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Auto Club is offering a free brochure, "Be Tire Smart, Play Your Part," ... Continue reading

Quick Maintenance Tips for Winter Reliability

Nov 29, 2004

PHOENIX, Nov. 29 -- CSK Auto, Inc., operator of 1128 Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen Auto Parts stores throughout 19 western states, offers the following suggestions to help improve your driving experience in the season of freezing temperatures: 1. Keep ice scrapers and snow brushes in the house if an overnight storm is ... Continue reading

THE FIRST TEN FORD TECHNICIANS GRADUATE FROM THE ASSET PROGRAM AT RED RIVER COLLEGE

Nov 28, 2004

WINNIPEG, MB. November 25, 2004 - Don St. Amour, manager, Technical Training, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited presented diplomas to ten Red River College students who graduated from the Ford ASSET program today. "Ford of Canada and its dealers, recognize the importance of giving students access to the latest tech ... Continue reading

GM Japan Recalling 8,418 Cadillac Sedans

Nov 26, 2004

TOKYO November 26, 2004; Japan Today reported that General Motors Japan Ltd said Thursday it is recalling 8,418 Cadillac sedans for free replacement of defective fuel pipes. Fuel could leak through rifts in faulty nylon tubes and cause a fire, the Japanese arm of the U.S. automaker said in a report to the Ministry of L ... Continue reading

Technician Training Program Celebrates 25 Years

Nov 24, 2004

DETROIT - The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. In 1979, GM saw a growing need in dealership service departments for qualified service technicians. As a result, the Automotive Service Educational Program was created, bringing approximately 700 tec ... Continue reading

Ford Explorer and Merc Mountaineer SUVs: Transmissions Check-up Coming

Nov 22, 2004

DETROIT November 22, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. announced plans on Monday to notify about 740,000 owners of 2004 model-year Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers of a potential transmission problem in the popular sport utility vehicles. Ford will be sending out letters asking customers to take the SUVs to ... Continue reading

Timken Makes Single-Point Lubricator Maintenance Easier

Nov 22, 2004

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- Timken has created an online tracking tool to assist customers in monitoring maintenance of their Timken single-point lubricators as well as, making ordering replacements easier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Plant maintenance professionals are looking for ways ... Continue reading

It Pays to Be Nice to Your Car When the Weather Gets Nasty

Nov 22, 2004

FAIRFAX, Va.--Nov. 22, 2004--Nasty weather, fluctuating temperatures and winter storms aren't nice to cars and can make winter driving dangerous. "Cars function differently in cold weather," says Tom Olszewski, automotive technical advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "In the winter months, all sorts of vehicl ... Continue reading

Don't be a Turkey on the Road-Experts Relay Winter Driving Tips for SUV Drivers

Nov 19, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 DON'T BE A TURKEY ON THE ROAD Experts Relay Winter Driving Tips for SUV Drivers BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (Nov. 19, 2004) - Are four-wheel drive SUVs better equipped to handle winter driving conditions? Maybe, but SUV drivers - like all drivers on the road - need to b ... Continue reading

National Auto Body Council Announces 2004 Pride Award Recipients

Nov 19, 2004

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 19 -- The National Auto Body Council bestowed its 2004 Pride Awards on three individuals. The ceremony took place during the Industry Night of Achievement, held annually during NACE week. "The awards are given to individuals or companies who selflessly give of themselves in order to improve the world in ... Continue reading