Jul 30, 2017
* According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, for the 13th consecutive year Porsche topped the overall marque ratings, earning an impressive 884 APEAL score. It was followed by newcomer Genesis (869) and then BMW (855), Audi (854) and Mercedes-Benz (851). * GM has p ... Continue reading
Germany Ordered Porsche To Pull Cayenne SUVs Off Their Roads
Jul 27, 2017
The German government has evidence that 22,000 Cayennes sold in Europe with 3.0-liter diesel engines use a defeat device to cheat on emissions testing, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt told reporters in Berlin. ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich., July 26, 2017 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall in North America. Details are as follows: Certain 2014 Ford F-150, E-Series, 2014-15 Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 117,000 Ford F-150, E-Series, Escape and Lincoln MKC ... Continue reading
RepairPal: Top Cities Most (and Least) Impacted by Automotive Recalls
Jul 25, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2017 -- RepairPal.com, the nation's leading automotive repair web resource, released a study today compiling user activity data and recall information to see which major metro areas are the most, and least, impacted by recalls. Despite the recent news about major automotive recalls throughout th ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2017
NHTSA RECALL RECAP: July 24, 2017; Ford Trucks; Honda; Acura; Ford Fusion, Edge; Lincoln MKZ; Dodge Challenger; Jeep; Nissan Versa; Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2017
* Washington State just implemented the most restrictive anti-distracted driving law in the country making it an offense to even hold a mobile device while driving - and not only while driving, but when stopped in traffic or at a signal as well. The first offense carries a $136 fine and subsequent tickets will cost $23 ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2017
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Recall: Audi Starts Free Retrofit Program For Up to 850,000 Diesel Powered Cars
Jul 21, 2017
July 22, 2017 Audi is offering its customers in Europe and other markets* a retrofit program for cars with EU5 and EU6 diesel engines. A total of up to 850,000 cars worldwide with six-cylinder and eight-cylinder diesel engines (V6/V8 TDI, EU5/EU6) will get new software. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year 2016 Avalon Hybrid and Camry Hybrid Vehicles
Jul 21, 2017
PLANO, Texas, July 20, 2017 – Toyota Motor North America, Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall involving 671 Model Year 2016 Avalon Hybrid and Camry Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. Among these 671 vehicles, up to 42 are potentially equipped with a misassembled front drive shaft. The front drive shaft ass ... Continue reading
Daimler Board Commits To Diesel Engine Recall and Repair Plan
Jul 18, 2017
Daimler Board of Management decides on a comprehensive plan for diesel engines ·Substantial expansion of voluntary service actions to over three million vehicles in Europe ·No costs will be involved for customers ·Rapid market launch of the new Diesel engine family Stuttgart July 18, 2017; The Daimler Board of Manag ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2017
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP JULY 17, 2017: BMW, Buick, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota, Aston Martin, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Trucks, RV's Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2017
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NHTSA Adds 2.7 Million Additional Takata Inflators To Recall - Ford, Mazda, Nissan
Jul 11, 2017
WASHINGTON 7/11/17; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that new testing is prompting Takata Corp. to declare 2.7 million airbag inflators defective in Ford Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. vehicles. ... Continue reading
NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL INDEX - July 10, 2017
Jul 10, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL INDEX - July 3, 2017
Jul 3, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
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