NHTSA Recalls June 2 - July 1, 2014
Jul 4, 2014
July 1: 438,109 Chrysler vehicles from 2008-2010, including Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country models, Recalled for the ignition switches that may move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash. July 1: 35,000 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles ... Continue reading
RECALL: Graco Children's Products (Graco) Rear-facing Child Restraints
Jul 2, 2014
Report Receipt Date: JUN 30, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C004000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,910,102 GRACOAPRICA A30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE - GRACOSNUGRIDE 30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE 35 - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40 - Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group is Expanding a Previous Safety Recall
Jul 1, 2014
Out of an abundance of caution, Chrysler Group is expanding a previous safety recall to install a more robust WIN module detent ring. A previous recall in 2010 included 196,000 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey vehicles built August 2, 2009 through June 17, 2010. The expansion includes an a ... Continue reading
GM Announces More Safety Recalls
Jul 1, 2014
General Motors announced today it will conduct six new safety recalls in the United States involving about 7.6 million vehicles from the 1997 to 2014 model years. "We undertook what I believe is the most comprehensive safety review in the history of our company because nothing is more important than the safety of our c ... Continue reading
GM's Ignition Recall and Its Impact on Used Vehicle Prices
Jun 26, 2014
Auction sales data indicates that General Motor's well-publicized recall of approximately 2.6 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches has done little to affect used vehicle prices, says NADA Used Car Guide. Initially announced on Feb. 10, GM's recall addresses defective ignition switches that could inadvertently ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Requiring Used Car Dealers Resolve Recalls Prior to Sale
Jun 26, 2014
"Yesterday's letter to the Federal Trade Commission by 11 consumer groups requesting the agency investigate CarMax's advertising claims underscores the dangers of unrepaired recall vehicles on America's roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the average recall completion rate in the US i ... Continue reading
Statement by Honda Canada Regarding Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator Safety Recall
Jun 24, 2014
Honda will voluntarily recall certain vehicles in Canada to replace the passengerâs frontal airbag inflators, free of charge. In the affected vehicles, it is possible that the front passenger airbag inflators may deploy with too much pressure, which may cause the inflator casing to rupture and could result in inju ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2014
Recall Angel, a SaaS-based vehicle-recall notification dashboard from Zonic Design helps auto dealers quickly communicate OEM recall notifications to their customers so they can service those recalled vehicles effectively to ensure motorist safety. In the last 30 days, 39 recalls involving more than 10 million vehicles ... Continue reading
Takata Airbag Recall Expands--Honda, Nissan and Mazda Recall Over 3 Million Cars
Jun 23, 2014
Honda, Mazda and Nissan combined are recalling another almost three million vehicles worldwide as the recalls continue to spread over Takata airbag inflators that can explode and send metal bits flying. All three also have made previous recalls for the problem -- Honda recalled more than a million last year -- and said ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages GM to Work with Independent Repair Shops to Improve Timeliness of Recalls
Jun 20, 2014
"General Motors' steps to change its corporate culture and take responsibility for failing their customers are essential. However, with more than 20 million vehicles recalled this year, General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra's congressional testimony related to the status of recall repairs was very disturbing. Millions of ... Continue reading
GM's Mary Barra Testifies in House Hearing
Jun 18, 2014
General Motors CEO Mary Barra appeared Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Her prepared oral remarks are below. As always, the spoken word is definitive. *** I appreciate the chance to appear before you again today on the ignition switch recall is ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2014
A new report, Driven to Safety, released today by the American Association for Justice details the essential role the civil justice system played in uncovering the GM ignition switch scandal and the ways trial attorneys and their clients have spurred improvements in auto safety for over half a century. "Then and now, t ... Continue reading
GM Will Rework or Replace Keys on 3.16 Million U.S. Cars
Jun 17, 2014
General Motors will rework or replace the ignition keys on about 3.16 million 2000 to 2014 model year cars in the U.S. because the ignition switch may inadvertently move out of the ârunâ position if the key is carrying extra weight and experiences some jarring event. The use of a key with a hole, rather than ... Continue reading
RECALL :Vail Sport Trailer Tires
Jun 13, 2014
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14T003 Synopsis : Double Camel, in cooperation with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC (Lionshead), is recalling certain Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75D15, manufactured from April 2012 through February 2013. The affected tires may not be marked with the load range l ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2014
General Motors will recall all current generation Chevrolet Camaros because a driverâs knee can bump the key FOB and cause the key to inadvertently move out of the ârunâ position, with a corresponding reduction or loss of power. The issue, which may primarily affect drivers sitting close to the steering ... Continue reading
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