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Toyota Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Master Switch

Toyota Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Master Switch

<pre> •2007 and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid •2009-2011 Corolla •2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid •2009-2011 Matrix •2006-2011 RAV4 •2009-2011 Sequoia •2009-2011 Tundra •2006-2010 Yaris •2009-2011 Scion xB •2009-2010 Scion xD </pre> ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Issues Voluntary Recalls

Volkswagen Issues Voluntary Recalls

Volkswagen considers the safety and satisfaction of its consumers and passengers a top priority. As such, Volkswagen of America today notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will be issuing a voluntary safety recall affecting the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control mod ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: October 18, 2015: Buick (Airbag), Chevrolet (Airbag), Cadillac (Airbag), GMC (Airbag), Kia, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Volvo Bus and Truck Navistar, Keystone RV, Tiffin, Freightliner, Winnebago

NHTSA RECALLS: October 18, 2015: Buick (Airbag), Chevrolet (Airbag), Cadillac (Airbag), GMC (Airbag), Kia, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Volvo Bus and Truck Navistar, Keystone RV, Tiffin, Freightliner, Winnebago

NHTSA RECALLS: October 18, 2015: NHTSA RECALLS Buick (Airbag) , NHTSA RECALLS Chevrolet (Airbag) , NHTSA RECALLS Cadillac (Airbag) , NHTSA RECALLS GMC (Airbag) , NHTSA RECALLS Kia, NHTSA RECALLS Volkswagen, NHTSA RECALLS Hyundai, NHTSA RECALLS Volvo Bus and Truck Navistar, ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 12-18, 2015: Still VW, Truck of the Year, Toyota H2 Oh!, Tesla, Recalls, Volvo Electrifies

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 12-18, 2015: Still VW, Truck of the Year, Toyota H2 Oh!, Tesla, Recalls, Volvo Electrifies

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 12-18, 2015* Do you know how all the safety features on your car work? Have you read the most unread book in the world, the owner's manual? The National Safety council and the University of Iowa, along with the Department of Transportation, have begun an education campai ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain Tacoma Pickup Trucks

Toyota Recalls Certain Tacoma Pickup Trucks

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 310 Model Year 2016 Tacoma Pickup Trucks. The involved vehicles are equipped with a driver’s knee air bag module that is attached to the instrument panel reinforcement by four bolts. There is a possibility that inc ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda

NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda

NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015* One of the big questions about the adoption of autonomous cars is that of legal liability - who will be responsible in the event of the inevitable crash caused by the system. Will it be the owner, the automaker, suppliers who make the sensors or even those re ... Continue reading

Update: Honda Perspective on Takata Inflator Recall

Update: Honda Perspective on Takata Inflator Recall

Honda is making steady progress in our continued effort to reach as many customers affected by Takata airbag inflator recalls as possible, and to rapidly repair their vehicles. Yet, with so many customers still needing to bring their vehicles in for repair, we continue to initiate new outreach activities. In recent mon ... Continue reading

Honda Cell Voltage Sensor Recall: 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid

Honda Cell Voltage Sensor Recall: 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid

Honda will voluntarily recall 6,786 model-year 2014-2015 Accord Hybrid vehicles in the United States to update the hybrid system software related to the hybrid battery cell voltage sensor (CVS), free of charge. No injuries have been reported related to this issue, which was discovered through the warranty claim process ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: October 5, 2015 - Honda; Toyota; Nissan; BMW;

NHTSA RECALLS: October 5, 2015 - Honda; Toyota; Nissan; BMW;

Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out more and l ... Continue reading

Passenger Front Airbag Module Recall: 2003 Honda Odyssey

Passenger Front Airbag Module Recall: 2003 Honda Odyssey

Honda will voluntarily recall 37 model-year 2003 Odyssey vehicles in the United States to replace the passenger front airbag module, free of charge. Prior-generation original airbag modules designed for the 2002 Odyssey were mistakenly supplied during production of affected 2003 Odyssey vehicles. The incorrect airbag m ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - Sept 28=October 4, 2015: Recalls, Recalls, Recalls, Tesla X, VW, Buh-Bye Tony

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap - Sept 28=October 4, 2015: Recalls, Recalls, Recalls, Tesla X, VW, Buh-Bye Tony

* The short list for the 2016 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year has been released. The semi-finalists will be evaluated and the finalists, three in each category, will be announced on December 8. The car finalists are: BMW 7 Series, Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Volt, Honda ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Five Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America

Ford Issues Five Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America

Ford Motor Company is issuing five safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. A small number of accidents are attributed to these conditions; no injuries. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 1998-2003 Ford Windstar vehicles for rear axle inspection Ford Motor Company is ... Continue reading

NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to address 2016 Washington Auto Show

NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to address 2016 Washington Auto Show

Dr. Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will deliver the annual government keynote address at the 2016 Washington Auto Show's Public Policy Day Jan. 21, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. "The Washington Auto Show has long championed the theme of sustainable m ... Continue reading

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