Tag Archives: recall

Sat, Feb 13 2010
Toyota Tacoma recalled for driveshaft fault

Toyota Tacoma recalled for driveshaft fault

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In news that can only be bad for the ailing Japanese brand, Toyota has announced the voluntary recall of some 8,000 2010 Tacomas that could suffer from a defect in the front propeller shaft.  ...

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Fri, Feb 5 2010
Chrysler recalls Jeep & Dodge models for brakes

Chrysler recalls Jeep & Dodge models for brakes

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The Office of Defects Investigation of the NHTSA has announced the recall of some 24,177 late-model Chrysler Group vehicles over potentially faulty brakes. The problem effects the 2010 Chrysler Sebring,... 

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Thu, Dec 31 2009
Toyota quality perception falling

Toyota quality perception falling

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Toyota is having a string of bad publicity in the United States, the company’s largest market where Toyota’s perception of quality helped it become the largest automaker in the world this... 

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Wed, Dec 30 2009
2010 Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain recall for faulty defrosters

2010 Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain recall for faulty defrosters

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General Motors’ hot selling new Theta platform crossovers, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 GMC Terrain, face their first recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced... 

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Thu, Dec 24 2009
Volvo recalls XC60, XC90 and XC70

Volvo recalls XC60, XC90 and XC70

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Vehicles manufactured by Volvo are the subject of two different recalls newly announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The recalls, both involving problems with fuel systems,... 

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Wed, Nov 25 2009
2007 Dodge Nitro NHTSA wiper recall

2007 Dodge Nitro NHTSA wiper recall

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Chrysler is recalling 84,680 examples of the 2007 Dodge Nitro in the United States. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function,... 

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Wed, Nov 25 2009
2000-2003 Toyota Tundra rust recall expands

2000-2003 Toyota Tundra rust recall expands

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Toyota is launching a Safety Recall involving approximately 110,000 Tundra vehicles sold in the United States. Certain 2000 through 2003 model-year Tundra models operated in cold climate areas with high... 

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Wed, Nov 25 2009
2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler recall over sensor

2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler recall over sensor

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Chrysler is recalling 161,500 Jeep Wrangler models of years 2007 through to 2008, manufactured between June 2006 and July 2008, specifically those equipped with the automatic transmission. These vehicles... 

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Sat, Oct 17 2009
Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for faulty cruise control

Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for faulty cruise control

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Over the years, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been recalling a number of older American-made models over the issue of “leaking” cruise control switches in certain... 

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Fri, Aug 28 2009
2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 owners suffer gearbox problems

2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 owners suffer gearbox problems

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News reports are emerging from the United States that Japanese-built Toyota RAV4 models built between 2001 and 2003 are suffering from major automatic gearbox problems that are putting owners at risk,... 

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Tue, Aug 4 2009
GMC, Chevy & Isuzu midsize pickup NHTSA recall

GMC, Chevy & Isuzu midsize pickup NHTSA recall

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GM’s midsize Colorado and Canyon pickups are being recalled, along with the Isuzu models they are based on, to replace a brake light switch that may be faulty. Nearly 186,000 of the pickups are... 

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Tue, Jul 28 2009
2005-2006 Subaru Baja recalled for fuel pump

2005-2006 Subaru Baja recalled for fuel pump

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Subaru has recalled the handful of 2005-2006 Baja models they ever managed to sell. Totaling 15,633 vehicles, the NHTSA says that cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure... 

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Thu, Jul 16 2009
2009 BMW X5 and X6 NHTSA safety recall

2009 BMW X5 and X6 NHTSA safety recall

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BMW is recalling all of their X5 and X6 vehicles, all from model-year 2009. Apparently the rear brake discs may not have been manufactured according to specifications. As a result, a reduction in braking... 

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Fri, Jul 10 2009
2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg recall for flying spoiler

2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg recall for flying spoiler

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Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 Touareg vehicles between model-years 2007 and 2009. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from... 

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Tue, Jun 30 2009
2008 Saturn Vue recalled for sticky door handles

2008 Saturn Vue recalled for sticky door handles

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General Motors, in its last rites for a dying division, has issued a recall for 44,451 Saturn Vue crossovers, all 2008 models, with body-color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

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The General never seems to get a break in these trying times, but who can blame them? Well, surely owners of various GM trucks know who to blame.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

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The NHTSA has ordered ailing Chrysler to recall 37,407 Dodge Ram 2009-model-year trucks to repair faulty software that controls the manual temperature controls. The recall does not affect models equipped... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

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A total of 8,735 2009 Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled for rear brake lamps that may not illuminate during very mild brake pedal application. According to the NHTSA, the culprit is a “brake... 

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Tue, May 5 2009
2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recalled

2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recalled

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning for owners of 2002 to 2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUV’s due to 200 complaints where the vehicles were said to have... 

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