DaimlerChrysler Recalls 480 Dodge Rams
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Ram Year: 2001 Number Involved: 480 Dates of Manufacture: September 2000 Defect: On certain quad cab pickup trucks, the upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 8,400 Louisville's and Aeromax'
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Louisville Year: 1998 Ford Aeromax Year: 1998 Number Involved: 8,400 Dates of Manufacture: November 1996 - December 1997 Noncompliance: Certain medium duty trucks equipped with tandem rear axles and ABS fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES Blue Bird Body Company Models: Blue Bird All American Years: 1992-1994 Blue Bird TC2000 Years: 1992-1994 Number Involved: 341 Defect: On certain school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines, the original pressure relief d ... Continue reading
Land Rover Recalls 2,957 Range Rovers
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: Land Rover North America, Inc. Models: Land Rover Range Rover Year: 1999 Number Involved: 2,957 Dates of Manufacture: July 1998 - January 1999 Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the cast alloy throttle body is heated by coolant from the cooling system to prevent icing in extremely cold weather cond ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 35,659 Tahoes, Surburbans, Yukons, Silverados
Jan 24, 2001
Recall From: General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Tahoe Years: 2000-2001 Chevrolet Suburban Years: 2000-2001 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 35,659 Dates of Manufacture: March - July 2000 Defect: Certainlight duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhous ... Continue reading
Siemens Puts the Pressure on Tire Pressure Sensors
Jan 24, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 24 Siemens Automotive, one of the world's leading providers of automotive electronics safety technology, has developed a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) universal for all standard Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tire makes and models. The system will make its market debut on a 200 ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Long Life Testimonials
Jan 23, 2001
Here are some testimonials from real people with real cars and how they feel about Pennzoil I'VE BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 22YEARS & Swear BY ALL YOUR PRODUCTS THEY HELP WITH MAINTAINING A GOOD LIFE FOR YOUR VECHILE I FEEL THEY ARE INDEED THE BEST PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET. Mike C. HASBROUCK HEIGHTS NJ I have used Pennzoil in m ... Continue reading
NHTSA PUBLISHES LIST OF OCTOBER 2000 RECALLS
Jan 23, 2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in October 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA sa ... Continue reading
Another Milestone in Truck Engine Development
Jan 12, 2001
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Highlander Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Jan 8, 2001
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its all-new 2001 model year Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). Highlander will join 4Runner to give Toyota a diverse, dual-entry in the mid-size SUV segment. Equally significan ... Continue reading
Land Rover Discovery Series II TReK Makes Los Angeles Auto Show Debut
Jan 6, 2001
Fresh From Competition, Discovery Series II TReK Adds Some 'Molten Orange' Toughness to The Land Rover Display LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 Most vehicles shown during auto shows are freshly painted, have no miles on the odometer and are free from the dents and dings of real-world use. Not so the Land Rover Discovery Series II T ... Continue reading
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