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Hyundai Airbag Defects Spur Recall in Two Vehicles – 31,600 Affected
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Split between two vehicles from different eras with separate problems, Transport Canada is announcing recalls for the 2007-08 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012-13 Hyundai Sonata.
2013 Ford Escape Recalled for Brake Issues
Ford is recalling over 10,000 2013 Escapes due to mispositioned carpet padding that could lead to interference when braking.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should be Reopened Says Iowa Senator
The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.
Volvo S80 Recalled for Transmission Issues
Volvo is recalling roughly 1,469 S80’s for a software error that can affect the transmission.
Ford Escape Unintended Acceleration Spurs Petition
A nonprofit consumer safety group is pressing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate complaints surrounding 320,000 Ford Escapes model year 2002 through 2004 that could be subject to unintended acceleration following an earlier recall.
2012 Audi Q5 Recalled for Sunroof Flaw: 13,172 Affected
Volkswagen is recalling 13,172 Audi Q5 crossovers built between June 21, 2011 and December 9, 2011 because the front panel sunroof can shatter in extremely cold temperatures.
Chevrolet Cruze Recalled for Fire Risk: Every Car Included
Things aren’t looking so hot for the Chevrolet Cruze, or maybe just the opposite depending on your perspective.
Nissan SUVs Under NHTSA Investigation for Transmission Issues
A defect investigation has been launched regarding a transmission problem in model year 2005-2010 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra.
Jeep Liberty Recall Expands to 347,000 Units
Adding to an already-existant recall, the number of Jeep Liberty SUVs affected is climbing to almost 347,000 because of a problem with the lower control arms in the rear suspension.
Jeep Wrangler Recalled for Fire Risk
Chrysler has just issued a recall for 87,000 Jeep Wrangler models due to a risk that they could catch fire.
BMW Recalls 24,340 Diesel Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
BMW has announced a recall of 24,340 vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with diesel engines.
2012 Nissan Armada and Titan Recalled for Improper Labels, 26,626 Units Affected
Nissan has announced a recall on 26,626 model year 2012 Armada SUVs and Titan pickup trucks for improper certification labels. The part 567 certification label does not contain rim size information, which makes it fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110. If you are looking to replace your tires, you may…
Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country Recalled for Possible Wheel Separation
289 Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countries manufactured from November 15th, 2011 to November 21st, 2011 are being recalled for a possible wheel separation issue. The cause of the problem is from a right rear hub and bearing assembly that might not be fully machined. Those affected by the recall will be notified by…
2012 Ford Focus Recalled Over Windshield Wiper Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 140,310 model-year 2012 Ford Focus vehicles built through Oct. 18 in the Wayne, Michigan Assembly plant over a potential windshield wiper defect. According to Ford, a seal plug on the passenger side windshield wiper motor electrical connector may be missing, causing water to fall into the motor…
Honda Recalls 554,000 CR-V, Pilot SUVs for Headlight Defect
Honda is issuing a voluntary recall today for around 554,000 CR-V’s and Pilot SUVs. The recall affects model-year 2002-2004 CR-V‘s and 2003 Pilots (shown above). The company claims that there is potential for failure with the wiring of the headlight switch, which can result in the loss of low-beam headlights. No collisions or injuries have been reported…
Honda CR-V Recalled for Front Lower Control Arm Issues, 1,300 Units Affected
If you own a 2006 model-year Honda CR-V, you might need to keep an eye on your mail box. Honda is voluntarily recalling 1,316 CR-V’s because it suspects that the weld that they used to hold the right front lower control arm was improper. With time, that weld can break which potentially can lead to…
Land Rover Recalls SUVS Over ‘Catastrophic’ failure
If you own a 1995 to 1999 Land Rover Discovery, a 1999 to 2004 Discovery II or a 1995 Range Rover Classic, and had recently replaced its rear drive-shaft coupling, you need to read on. The problem: certain rear drive-shaft couplings manufactured as replacement parts between April 2011 through November 2011, carrying parts number TVF100010,…
Toyota Camry, Venza and Tacoma Recall Affects 681,500 Units
Over the last few years, the words “Toyota” and “recall” have gone hand in hand. While the companies previous woes are behind them, Toyota has since been extra cautious and issues recalls for everything it finds to have a potential defect. Just today, Toyota has announced a recall notice for three of its vehicles, the…
Ford Focus Replacement Front Suspension Recall, 10,000 Units Affected
A recall issued today could potentially affect 10,000 Ford Focus models. Gabriel, a company that provides ReadyMount suspension assemblies says that its set up for 2000-2005 Ford Focus models did not include a necessary washer. This omission can cause the suspension assembly to fall apart, resulting in an injury while being installed. Additionally, if the part is already…
Volvo Recalls 17,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Wiring, Airbag Issues
Volvo has issued a recall for 17,000 vehicles today, for risk of front/side airbags not deploying in a crash. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of side airbag issues in the past few weeks, but Volvo is very specific about why this occurs. 2012 models of the Volvo S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 are…
2,983 Nissan Muranos and Rogues Recalled for Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring
Nissan has just announced that it is recalling 2,983 2012 Murano and Rogue models that were manufactured from November 23, 2011 through to January 11, 2012. During the assembly of these 2012 Murano and Rogue vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. As a result, the system is unable to warn the driver…
2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Leak
A recall of 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles has just been announced. According to American Honda Motors, about 8,709 Pilot and Acura SUV models have “vent shut float (VSF) valve” issues. If left unattended, the faulty VSF valve could cause a fuel leak, which means an increased fire risk. If you drive…
Honda Expands Side Curtain Airbag Recall
Earlier this month we reported that Honda had launched a recall for 347 Accords and Crosstours subject to the possibility of side curtain airbag failure. The devices may fail to deploy at the moment of strong impact, putting passengers at a higher risk of physical harm. The failure lies in incorrect propellant used in the…
BMW Fined $3 Million for Delays in Reporting Defects
BMW has been charged with a U.S. civil penalty for a failure to report auto-safety defects and recalls in a timely manner for approximately 338,700 vehicles in 2010. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), BMW was reviewed in 2010 when the German automaker routinely did not disclose enough information regarding defects and…
