NADA Statement on New NHTSA Search Tool for Vehicle Recalls
Aug 20, 2014
In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) look-up tool for vehicle recall information, Forrest McConnell, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and a Honda/Acura dealer in Montgomery, Ala., issued the following statement: "The new onlin ... Continue reading
Consumer Reaction to Vehicle Recalls: GM vs. Toyota; recall impact on used vehicle pricing
Aug 20, 2014
NADA Used Car Guide announced the results of its automaker recall perception survey, an online survey conducted on NADAguides.com in response to the record-breaking number of motor vehicle recalls occurring over the first half of the year. An overwhelming majority of consumers were found to be paying more attention to ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Recaro ProSport Model 385 Child Restraint
Aug 19, 2014
Subject: FMVSS 213/Head Excursion Recaro Child Safety LLC (Recaro) is recalling certain Recaro ProSport model 385 child restraints, manufactured from June 16, 2010, through January 31, 2013. When the affected child seats are installed with the LATCH lower anchors only (without the top tether), the child's head can move ... Continue reading
Recall Notice From NHTSA - August 18, 2014
Aug 18, 2014
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. ... Continue reading
Continental Announces Motorcycle Tire Safety Recall
Aug 11, 2014
Replacement of Continental 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 motorcycle front wheel tires - Condition in the tread and/or belt may lead to separation and possible pressure loss - Program covers approximately 9,000 tires sold in the Americas, primarily in the U.S., between 2007 and 2014 FORT MILL, SC --Aug. 11, 2014: Contine ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2014
LATEST NHTSA RECALLS - Mitsubishi, VW, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Saab, Toyota, Starcraft, Nova, Morgan, Jomac, SFS ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2014
General Motors announced Friday the following recalls: 202,115 model year 2002-2004 Saturn VUEs because the ignition key can possibly be removed when the vehicle is not in the off position. GM is aware of two crashes and one injury potentially related to the issue. Dealers will inspect for key pullout or key binding, a ... Continue reading
Hyundai Resolves NHTSA Inquiry Regarding Timeliness Of Model Year 2009-12 Genesis Sedans Recall
Aug 8, 2014
Hyundai Motor America today announced that it has resolved an inquiry by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the timeliness of the automaker's 2013 recall of approximately 43,500 model year 2009-12 Hyundai Genesis sedans. As part of the agreement, Hyundai will pay a $17.35 million civil ... Continue reading
Barra, Boyer Provide Context on GM Recalls
Jul 31, 2014
CEOâs video and safety chiefâs blog discuss recent changes to recall evaluations DETROIT â- July 31, 2014: In a new video featured on the FastLane blog, General Motors CEO Mary Barra explains the approach the company is taking to a record number of product recalls. âWe are bringing greater rigor and ... Continue reading
GM Announces Six New Recalls for Varying Safety Issues
Jul 24, 2014
General Motors today announced six safety recalls covering 717,949 recent model vehicles in the U.S. âThese recalls signify how weâve enhanced our approach to safety,â said Jeff Boyer, vice president, Global Vehicle Safety. âWe are bringing greater rigor and discipline to our analysis and decision m ... Continue reading
GM Still Has No Switch Fix for Half-Million Cadillacs
Jul 22, 2014
Washington DC July 22, 2014; The NADA online newsletter reported that acooring to USA Today three weeks after a recall and telling dealers not to sell them, General Motors continues to look for a way to fix an ignition switch risk in half a million Cadillacs. "We're still working on it," GM spokesman Alan Adler said Mo ... Continue reading
AAA Reaction to GM Senate Commerce Hearing
Jul 18, 2014
"Today's Senate Commerce hearing again sheds light on the unacceptable failure of GM executive management to adequately oversee and respond to early warning signals of potential vehicle safety problems. AAA acknowledges GM's recent steps to transform its corporate culture by implementing new protocols and procedures in ... Continue reading
General Motors CEO Mary Barra Testimony Before U.S. Senate
Jul 18, 2014
General Motors CEO Mary Barra testified Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportationâs Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance. Her prepared opening remarks are below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. *** Chairman McCaskill and Rank ... Continue reading
General Motors Chief Counsel and Executive Vice President Mike Millikin Testimony Before U.S. Senate
Jul 18, 2014
General Motors Chief Counsel and Executive Vice President Mike Millikin testified Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportationâs Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance. His prepared opening remarks are below. As always, the speakerâs words are d ... Continue reading
Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars
Jul 9, 2014
Torrance CA July 9, 2014; Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars. The single shrapnel-spewing deployment of an air bag in an old Accord has led Honda to expand its recall by 500,000 to 1 million vehicles, reports USA Today. The expansion is limited to cars in California. Honda, one of eight automakers caught up i ... Continue reading
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