Recall: 2014-15 Ram 1500 Pickups
Sep 9, 2015
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 1,747 trucks in the U.S. and Canada to inspect, reroute and replace â as required â their wire harnesses to prevent a potential short-circuit. An investigation by FCA US discovered a battery wiring harness may chafe against a bracket if assembly protocols were not followed ... Continue reading
AutoNation Sets Auto Retail Industry Standard with Recall Policy
Sep 8, 2015
Will Not Sell, Lease or Wholesale Any Vehicles with Open Safety Recall FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Sept. 8, 2015: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced a policy to not sell, lease or wholesale any new or used vehicle that has an open safety recall. This will apply to every one of AutoNati ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2015
* It was hot August new vehicle sales. Everyone was surprised with total sales of 1.5 million, down a bit from a year ago but with a seasonally adjusted rate (SAAR) of 17.8 million units. The sales pace was the highest in ten years and the best August since 2003. And yes, car sales are still suffering with the populari ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2015
De-Icer-and-Ice-and-Frost-Shield/ Recall Summary Name of Product: Prestone® Windshield De-Icer and Prestone® Ice & Frost Shield Hazard: The trigger spray assembly can be removed from the De-Icer and Frost Shield container. The product contains methanol and ethylene glycol. Children may gain access to the product by r ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Regarding Plug Top Ignition Coil Recall: 2015 Honda Fit
Sep 3, 2015
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 17,800 model-year 2015 Fit vehicles in the United States to replace the plug top ignition coils, free of charge. The original plug top ignition coils may degrade over time, which, in the worst case, could cause the vehicleâs engine to stall, potentially increasing the ri ... Continue reading
Honda Canada: Ignition Coil Recall: 2015 Honda Fit
Sep 3, 2015
Honda will voluntarily recall 992 units of 2015 model-year Fit vehicles in Canada to replace the ignition coils with updated parts, free of charge. The electrical noise suppression capacitors in the original ignition coils may degrade over time. In the worst case, this could cause the vehicleâs engine to stall, in ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2015
While many auto executives (42.3 percent) expect more industry recalls in 2015 and 2016, just 8 percent use advanced predictive analytics to help prevent, prepare for, and manage recalls, according to a recent online poll from Deloitte. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) have no operational product safety and recall antic ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - August 31, 2015: Subaru; Lincoln; RV's
Aug 31, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS - August 31, 2015: Subaru; Lincoln; RV's ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2015
* The Auto Channel editors had an in-person look at the all-new 2016 BMW 7-series earlier this summer in presentations both in Europe and the U.S. The first on-the-road drive reports on the 2016 BMW 7-series is available for you to read right here on TACh. The "seven" goes on sale October 24 priced starting at $81,300. ... Continue reading
Auto Lab - Live From New York - Call-in Show | Saturday August 29, 2015
Aug 28, 2015
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ACSI: Customer Satisfaction With Automobiles Weakens as Recalls Continue
Aug 25, 2015
Most Automakers Decline; Imports Top Domestic Brands ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25, 2015 -- Car buyer satisfaction is down for a third straight year as prices rise and recalls continue, according to new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Customer satisfaction with automobiles falls 3.7 percent to 79 ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2015
NHTSA RECALL NOTICE AUGUST 24, 2015: Chevrolet, Honda, Volvo, Harley, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Cadillac, Kenworth, Peterbilt ... Continue reading
Recall: 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 Control Arms
Aug 21, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace, as required, certain control arms on an estimated 199 U.S.-market trucks. Routine testing by FCA US discovered front upper control arms on two vehicles had welds with insufficient fusion. If a weld were compromised, it may reduce suspension stab ... Continue reading
Vehicle Information Label Recalls: 2016 Honda HR-V
Aug 21, 2015
11,972 model-year 2016 HR-V vehicles affected in the U.S. Tire information and emissions information labels will be inspected and, if needed, applied or replaced, free of charge No related crashes or injuries have been reported Honda will voluntarily recall 11,972 model-year 2016 HR-V vehicles in the United States to i ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall in North America for F-650 and F-750
Aug 18, 2015
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 26,400 2011-2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 vehicles in North America for a safety compliance issue with FMVSS 210 regarding seat belt anchorage. In these vehicles, the front passenger and center seat belts might not be anchored in the ... Continue reading
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