News By Topic: Product Recalls

GM to Replace Lock Cylinder During Ignition Switch Recall

Apr 11, 2014

Second repair added to vehicles recalled earlier DETROIT – General Motors informed the NHTSA today that it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its safety recall of 2.2 million older model cars in the United States. The cylinders can allow removal of the ignition key while the engine is running, leading to a possi ... Continue reading

What's Up Mac? April 1-5, 2015

Apr 5, 2014

from Mac Gordon News Flash The Volkswagen Group was dealt a strong power play in the midsize sedan segment, killing the exclusive 5-cylinder engine on Passat and Jetta SE models and replacing it with a 1.8 liter 170 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine fitted for its long-awaited turbo diesel model front wheel drive. Unli ... Continue reading

GM Statement: Barra Vows to Rebuild Customer Trust

Apr 3, 2014

General Motors CEO Mary Barra today testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance investigating the GM ignition switch recall. The following statement may be attributed to her “The issues raised in the hearing were tough but fair. I appreciate the intense interest by ... Continue reading

Non-Crash Car Fires - Recalls Help

Apr 2, 2014

HLDI study of noncrash fire claims shows importance of recalls ARLINGTON, Va. April 1, 2014; How seriously should a vehicle owner take a recall notice? A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows that at least one type of recall corresponds to higher insurance losses, but the risk goes down after vehicl ... Continue reading

GM Retains Kenneth Feinberg on Recall Response

Apr 2, 2014

General Motors CEO Mary Barra today said the company has retained Kenneth Feinberg as a consultant to explore and evaluate options in its response to families of accident victims whose vehicles are being recalled for possible ignition switch defects. Barra made the announcement in testimony before the Oversight and Inv ... Continue reading

CEO Mary Barra's Written Congressional Testimony Now Available

Apr 1, 2014

GM Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra’s written testimony was submitted today to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Her testimony addresses the GM Ignition Switch Recall and answers the question: “Why Did It Take So Long?” Barra is scheduled to give o ... Continue reading

For Owner "Peace of Mind" GM Moves to Secure Replace Ignition Switches On Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac G5, Solstice and Saturn Ion and Sky

Mar 31, 2014

824,000 models sold in the U.S. from 2008-2011 will get new ignition switch Parts return sought from aftermarket distributors DETROIT – General Motors today said it will replace the ignition switch in all model years of its Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac G5, Solstice and Saturn Ion and Sky in the U.S. since faulty ... Continue reading

Safety Regulators Sleeping on Job? GM Problems Missed

Mar 31, 2014

A report released Sunday by a House panel investigating the timeliness of GM’s recall suggests this was one of several warning signs missed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to The Detroit News, records reviewed by the panel show the safety agency again opted not to investiga ... Continue reading

GM Recall Expands its Ignition Switch Recall to an Additional 824,000 Small Cars

Mar 28, 2014

NHTSA urges owners of recalled GM vehicles - 2005-07 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007 Pontiac G5, 2003-07 Saturn Ion, 2006-07 Chevrolet HHR, 2006-07 Pontiac Solstice, 2007 Saturn Sky - to follow GM recommendation to "use only the ignition key with nothing else on the key ring" and get repairs as soon as parts are available from ... Continue reading

Insurance study of noncrash fire claims shows importance of recalls

Mar 28, 2014

How seriously should a vehicle owner take a recall notice? A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows that at least one type of recall corresponds to higher insurance losses, but the risk goes down after vehicle owners are notified about the need for repairs. HLDI is an affiliate of the Insurance Insti ... Continue reading

Toyota Enters Agreement with U.S. Attorney's Office Related to 2009-2010 Recalls

Mar 21, 2014

Today, Toyota announced that it reached an agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to resolve its investigation initiated in February 2010 into the communications and decision-making processes related to the company’s 2009-2010 recalls to address potential “stickin ... Continue reading

Toyota Agrees To Pay U.S. Government $1.2 Billion Dollars For Recall Communication's Shortcomings

Mar 19, 2014

Toyota Enters Agreement with U.S. Attorney's Office Related to 2009-2010 Recalls NEW YORK, NY, March 19, 2014; Today, Toyota announced that it reached an agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to resolve its investigation initiated in February 2010 into the communications a ... Continue reading

Porsche to replace engines of current 911 GT3 models

Mar 19, 2014

Sports car manufacturer Porsche will be replacing the engines of all 2014 model year 911 GT3 vehicles. This is the corrective action derived from intensive internal analyses that were initiated in response to two engine fires. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that engine damage resulted from a loosened fastener on the ... Continue reading

GM redoubles safety efforts, announces new recalls

Mar 17, 2014

2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana to get reworked instrument panel material to meet compliance for unbelted passengers 2013 and some 2014 Cadillac XTS models to be repaired to prevent possible brake booster corrosion that may result in overheating Some 2008-2009 and all 2010-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, ... Continue reading

Honda will voluntarily recall 886,815 Odyssey minivans from the 2005-2010 model-years in the United States

Mar 17, 2014

Honda will voluntarily recall 886,815 Odyssey minivans from the 2005-2010 model-years in the United States to replace the fuel strainer, free of charge. Prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals, which are present in some car wash formulas and the general environment, along with high ambient temperatures, may cause the co ... Continue reading