Chrysler 200 Recall--Faulty Electrical System
Aug 17, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to correct a condition in an estimated 77,834 U.S.-market sedans that may lead to engine stall or gearshift to neutral. The Company is unaware of any related injuries or accidents. The condition, which may be accompanied by a dashboard warning-light illumination, does ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap August 10-16, 2015
Aug 16, 2015
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American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury
Aug 14, 2015
WASHINGTON -- Aug. 13, 2015: Off Road Utility Vehicles Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. Remedy: Repair Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Issues Voluntary Recall
Aug 14, 2015
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 steering wheel clock spring on approximately 420,000 V ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cobalt Recalled For Defective Air Bag Wiring
Aug 13, 2015
DETROIT â Aug 13, 2015, The Associated Press reported that General Motors is recalling 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalt small cars globally because improper wiring could prevent the roof-mounted driver's side air bag from deploying after a crash. The recall affects Cobalts from the 2010 model year. There are 59,474 in the ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Tires Announces Safety Recall For Certain Commercial Light Truck Tire Sizes
Aug 11, 2015
BFGoodrich® Tires announced today it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tires were sold in the U.S. market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/ ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - August 10, 2015
Aug 10, 2015
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 certified 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 ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Recap August 3-9, 2015
Aug 9, 2015
* U.S. new vehicle buyers are loving their crossovers, SUVs and pickups. July new car and truck sales topped 1.51 million, up 5.3 percent increase from last year. The annual selling pace, the SAAR, is 17.55 million cars and trucks. Luxury brands continue to see gains, save for Cadillac, and Lexus topped both BMW and Me ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS August 3, 2015; Honda, Kia, Toyota, MINI, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Dodge
Aug 3, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS August 3, 2015; Honda, Kia, Toyota, MINI, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Dodge ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2015
* We were invited to a Scion press preview this past week to drive two new entries from the Scion brand. The all-new 2016 Scion iA subcompact four-door sedan priced starting at $15,700 and the all-new 2016 Scion iM 4-door hatchback priced starting at $18,460. Both come to market in September. Look for full road test re ... Continue reading
Recall: Lincoln MKT Livery Vehicles
Jul 29, 2015
DEARBORN, MI -- July 29, 2015: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for 91 2015-model year Lincoln MKT livery vehicles in the United States for an issue with the seating configuration. In these vehicles, the installed placard does not agree with the seating configuration, which is a compliance issue ... Continue reading
FCA Clarifies Scope of Remedies in NHTSA Consent Order
Jul 28, 2015
Certain press reports have misconstrued the scope and therefore the estimated costs of certain remedies contemplated by the consent order entered into by FCA US with NHTSA and announced today. FCA intends to clarify the scope of such remedies. In the consent order, FCA US has agreed to additional remedies for three rec ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP - July 27, 2015
Jul 27, 2015
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FCA Recall: Statement: Software Update
Jul 27, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to update software in approximately 1,400,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with certain radios. The recall aligns with an ongoing software distribution that insulates connected vehicles from remote manipulation, which, if unauthorized, constitutes criminal action. Further, F ... Continue reading
FCA Recall: Statement: Occupant Restraint Control Module
Jul 27, 2015
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to recalibrate control modules on approximately 667,406 U.S.-market trucks to prevent inadvertent side-curtain air-bag and seatbelt pre-tensioner deployment. Modules in certain pickups may have calibrations with a low deployment threshold. The Company is aware of two p ... Continue reading
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