VW issues recall of 2011 Jetta due to wiring layout problem
Wiring issues with the anti-theft alarm system and horn in the 2011 Jetta caused Volkswagen of America Inc. to voluntarily recall 71,043 units. VW spokeswoman Sheriece Matias said that in... Read more
Ford recalls Ranger trucks, Edge, Lincoln MKX, F-series trucks over fire risk
Because of the risk of fuel leak or electrical issues, Ford Motor Co. is recalling eight vehicle models that total to over 34,000 vehicles from all around the world. Ford is recalling... Read more
Ford to recall 2005-2006 F-150 trucks in US, Canada over airbags
A recall is set to be issued by Ford Motor Co. to fix about 144,000 F-150 trucks in the U.S. and Canada from the 2005 and 2006 model years because of a risk that airbags could deploy... Read more
Honda issues recall of 2009-2010 Fit models over defective spring
Due to the risk of the engine stalling and failing to restart, a total of 693,497 Honda Fit subcompact cars globally are being recalled so that their engine springs can be replaced. The... Read more
Ford recalls 2011 Explorers for unsafe seat recliner mechanism
Over 1,800 Ford 2011 Explorers are being voluntarily recalled because the second-row seats may not offer sufficient support during a crash. The recall affects second-row seats with manual... Read more
Consumer activist Nader asks Fiat to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees
Because of the risk of fiery rear-end crashes, consumer activist Ralph Nader is asking Fiat to issue a recall of 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees produced by Chrysler. An investigation has... Read more
Honda recalls 2010-2011 Accord, Pilot cars over suspension-failure risk
Honda is recalling about 10,800 Accord and Pilot models produced as part of the late 2010 and 2011 model years. Honda said that the problem is related to potential front suspension... Read more
NHTSA urges rental-car companies to fix cars named in recall
To ensure that rental-car companies, including Avis Budget Group Inc. and Hertz Global Holdings Inc., complete repairs on recalled vehicles, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Read more
Toyota asks dealers to perform secondary repair on Camry if necessary
Toyota Motor Corp.’s recall crisis related to accelerator pedals just encountered another setback. Toyota sent a bulletin to its US dealers last Tuesday, stating that the company will pay... Read more
Tesla announces recall of 439 Roadsters due to fire risk
Over 400 units of Tesla Motors’ battery-powered Roadsters are being recalled due to risks of the vehicle’s power cable shorting and catching fire. Priced at $109,000, the Roadster is a... Read more
GM to start shipping repair parts for Pontiac Vibe crossover this week
This week, General Motors Co. will begin shipping repair parts to fix sticking accelerators in the Pontiac Vibe crossover, the sister of the Toyota Matrix. The Vibe, which is made by the... Read more
Lexus to recall almost 100,000 cars in China and Japan
Toyota announced that it will recall almost 100,000 Lexus cars sold in Japan and China, after saying engines in as many as 270,000 vehicles worldwide may have a defect that can lead to... Read more
2009 Mini John Cooper Works recalled due to braking system issue
Citing problems with the service brakes, BMW is recalling 560 MY 2009 JCW (John Cooper Works) and JCW Clubman vehicles equipped with 16-inch diameter front discs (and not the 17-inch... Read more
35,000 2009 Pontiac G8 recalled by GM
Besides the announcement by GM that it will discontinue the Pontiac brand, the latter is currently undergoing new crises in the US. A design glitch in the tire pressure monitoring system... Read more
GM says that it’s too soon to see if rivals gained from Toyota’s recall
Rebates are being offered to Toyota and Lexus owners by General Motors Co. This shows how serious GM is in wanting to capitalize on Toyota's recall woes. GM as well as other automakers... Read more
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