Nov 1, 2015
* Center stage at the Tokyo Motor Show press previews are cars that don't pollute, drive themselves and entertain passengers with on-line social media and movies. Why? Not unlike the U.S., Japan's younger generation is not interested in owning or driving cars and car companies are trying to woo them back. * One of the ... Continue reading
Recall: 2008-2009 Honda Accord Sedan
Oct 30, 2015
Side and/or side curtain airbags may inadvertently deploy if the ignition is on and a door is forcefully slammed or there is a significant impact to the vehicle underbody. Issue arises from side impact deployment threshold specification; Not a hardware or supplier issue. Free software update will adjust the deployment ... Continue reading
Porsche Examines Macan S and Macan Turbo Vehicles
Oct 30, 2015
Possible leak in low-pressure line -- affected customers will be contacted directly Voluntary safety recall: Porsche is conducting an examination of 58,881 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles around the world, of which 21,835 are in the United States and 3,490 are in Canada. The reason for this move is a possible leak in ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL 15V701 - Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac - Oil Drip Can Cause Fire
Oct 30, 2015
Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA RECALL - Oil Drip Can Cause Fire - Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac - 15V701 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Dodge Journey Recall - 15V675 - ABS Could Fail
Oct 30, 2015
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NHTSA Releases List of All Makes and Models Affected by Takata Air Bag Recalls
Oct 30, 2015
NHTSA has released the full list of vehicles (by model year, make and model) affected by the Takata air bag recalls. Consumers can also use NHTSA's VIN look-up tool to see if their Vehicle Identification Number matches one of the approximately 19 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall. BMW: ... Continue reading
Need Expert Car Advice? - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 31, 2015
Oct 30, 2015
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Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America
Oct 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford Motor Company issues safety recall for certain 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in North America ... Continue reading
FORD SAFETY RECALL October 28 2015 - Ford and Lincoln
Oct 28, 2015
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28, 2015; Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows: ... Continue reading
FCA Recalls: Jeep Cherokee Air-conditioning System and Ram Rear Axle Shafts
Oct 27, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 65,760 U.S.-market trucks â most of which are in dealer hands â to inspect and replace, as required, their rear axle shafts or rear axles. An FCA US investigation discovered axle shafts produced by a supplier may not have been properly heat-treated. This may co ... Continue reading
Upcoming Mazda Recall for Failure of the Electrical Thermal Base of Ignition Switch
Oct 26, 2015
Mazda Motor Corporation will conduct a Safety and Emission Recall Campaign for certain models that have a quality and performance issue leading to the potential failure of the electrical thermal base of the ignition switch. The electrical thermal base is the specific part of the component that may fail. Once the vehicl ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS October 26, 2015: Nissan, BMW, Chevrolet, GMC, Ducati, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Maserati, Pontiac ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2015
* Volkswagen Group, needing to mend its ways, hired a compliance chief with a reputation for toughness from rival Daimler to help stem the fallout of the diesel-emission cheating scandal shattering the automaker. Daimlerâs Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt, 65, will take over a newly created management board position fo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: EA288 Engines Designed for the EU5 and EU6 are not Affected
Oct 23, 2015
Thorough appraisal of the Diesel emissions issue WOLFSBURG -- October 23, 2015: Volkswagen confirms today that no software constituting an improper defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA288 EU5 as well as EU6-engines in the European Union. Consequently, new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group off ... Continue reading
Expert Car Advice - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 23, 2015
Oct 23, 2015
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