SF Judge Gives Ford A $69 Million Reversal
Dec 4, 2002
SAN FRANCISCO December 4, 2002; Karen Gullo writing for Bloomberg reported that the Ford Motor Co. legal team persuaded a court to throw out a $69 million jury award to a Nevada couple who said a flawed parking brake caused their truck to roll over their 3-year-old son, who was killed. The 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals r ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC December 4, 2002; The AP reported that Volvo Cars of North America is recalling 65,000 cars because the seat heaters could short circuit and catch fire. The recall involves 1996 models of the Volvo 854 and 855 equipped with seat heaters. Excessive compression of the seat cushion could damage the electric ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2002
DETROIT, Dec 3, 2002; Reuters reported that in its first month on sale, Ford Motor Co. has had to recall its Lincoln Aviator luxury sport utility vehicle to fix a faulty transmission part. While the action affects only 25 vehicles in the United States, it does add to a record of recalls on newly launched vehicles that ... Continue reading
Jayco Truck Models in October 2002 Recall
Nov 27, 2002
Jayco, Incorporated Models: Jayco Designer MH Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Designer TT Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Designer FW Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle FW Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle Resort Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle MH Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Eagle TT Years: 1999-2000 Jayco Quest FW Year: 2000 Jayco Quest TT Year: 2000 Jay ... Continue reading
Audi A6 in October 2002 Recall
Nov 27, 2002
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Models: Audi A6 Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 61 Dates of Manufacture: August 2002 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, it is possible that the igniter for the driver’s air bag may not have been properly assembled. An improperly positioned igniter will not activate the air ... Continue reading
Toyota in October 2002 Recalls
Nov 27, 2002
Toyota Motor Company, LTD Models: Toyota Years: 2001-2002 Number Potentially Involved: 59,394 Dates of Manufacture: October 2000 – February 2002 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibil ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy, Forester, Outback, Impreza, Baja In October 2002 Recall
Nov 27, 2002
Subaru of America, Inc. Models: Subaru Legacy Years: 2001-2003 Subaru Outback Years: 2001-2003 Subaru Forester Years: 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza Years: 2002-2003 Subaru Baja Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 163,243 Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – September 2002 Defect: Certain passenger and sport utility v ... Continue reading
Isuzu Pick Ups in October 2002 Recall
Nov 27, 2002
Isuzu Motors Limited Models: Isuzu TF Years: 1994-1995 Number Potentially Involved: 9,715 Dates of Manufacture: April – September 1994 Defect: On certain pickup trucks made in Fujisawa, Japan, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue ... Continue reading
Harley Davidson FLTRSEI In October 2002 Recalls
Nov 27, 2002
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Models: Harley Davidson FLTRSEI Year: 2000 Harley Davidson Screamin’Eagle Year: 2000 Number Potentially Involved: 782 Dates of Manufacture: September 1999 – May 2000 Defect: On certain motorcycles, the braided clutch cable could contact the rear brake line and cause the brake l ... Continue reading
Hummer H2 In October 2002 Recalls
Nov 27, 2002
General Motors Corporation Models: Hummer H2 Year: 2003 Saturn L Series Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 1,448 Dates of Manufacture: October 2002 Defect: Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture. If ... Continue reading
Chevy Trailblazer Recalled October 2002
Nov 27, 2002
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Trailblazer Year: 2002 GMC Envoy Year: 2002 Number Potentially Involved: 46 Dates of Manufacture: February – September 2002 Defect: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan. In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third ... Continue reading
GMC Topkick , Chevy Kodiak With Cat Engine Recalled October 2002
Nov 27, 2002
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Kodiak Year: 2003 GMC Topkick Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 276 Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 – July 2002 Defect: Some trucks equipped with the optional Caterpillar diesel engine (LG5) were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact w ... Continue reading
Dodge and Chrysler Mini-Vans Recalled - October 2002
Nov 27, 2002
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Grand Caravan Year: 2002 Chrysler Town and Country Year: 2002 Number Potentially Involved: 116,029 Dates of Manufacture: September 2001 – March 2002 Defect: On certain minivans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel ... Continue reading
AAA Expects 4.5 Million Breakdowns in November - December
Nov 25, 2002
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 25, 2002; AAA, the leading provider of automotive services to North American vehicle owners, is projecting more than 4.5 million motorists will experience a vehicle breakdown during November and December, and that nearly one-third of all vehicles are overdue for some form of preventive maintenance. ... Continue reading
Bureau of Automotive Repair Issues Winter Car Care Tips for Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend Travel Stories
Nov 25, 2002
California Drivers Prepare for First Holiday Trip SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2002; With Thanksgiving just a few days away, millions of Californians are preparing for their first holiday trip of the season this week. And by taking just a few simple precautions, consumers can make sure their vacation plans aren't ruine ... Continue reading
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