Archive for ‘Recall’

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour airbag recall

Honda is recalling certain 2010 Accord Crosstour models to inspect and replace the front passenger airbag if needed. The North American recall will cover about 3,340 units in total, some 700 of those in Canada. Continue reading »

2011 Hyundai Sonata recall for steering faults

Hyundai has issued a recall of 139,500 units of the 2011 Sonata models over possible steering issues. Continue reading »

Rolls-Royce and BMW V8/V12 brake recall

BMW of North America has announced that they are getting ready to recall about 198,000 cars because their power braking systems have the potential to develop a leak. Continue reading »

2010 Kia Soul and 2011 Sorento recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall on two Kia vehicles – the 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento – to replace interior lighting wiring harnesses. These faulty units, supplied by JCI, can apparently cause an electrical short resulting in a fire. This recall affects 35,185 vehicles manufactured between September 7, 2009 and July 30, 2010. Continue reading »

2005-2008 Toyota Corolla recall for engine stalling

The Toyota Corolla is being recalled over engine stalling issues. So far, the recall is only for 2005 to 2008 models built in the United States. Continue reading »

Ferrari 458 Italia fires investigated for sponteneous combustion

There is a lot of hype over the investigation into 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models over it catching fire, but only when rear-ended due its rear-mounted fuel tank. Only 44 cases have been reported among the 2.3 million sold. In contrast, the Ferrari 458 Italia has been on sale for only a few months now, and maybe 200 are estimated to be on the streets so far. And 10 have already gone up in flames, one even while sitting in a warehouse doing nothing. Continue reading »

GM recalling 243,000 crossovers for seat-belt issue

General Motors is voluntarily conducting a safety recall for 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook to inspect second-row safety belts for damage that in rare cases could make an occupant think the belt is properly latched when it isn’t. Continue reading »

2007-2009 Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 recall

Mazda is recalling over 200,000 Mazda 3 as well as Mazda 5 minivan models from the 2007-2009 model years due to faulty power-assist steering pumps and pipes. Continue reading »

2000-2003 VW Passat investigated for engine fires

In the latest line of issues inflicting VW models as they drop out of warranty, the previous-generation Passat is under investigation in the U.S. over reports of engine fires. Continue reading »

Volvo S80 recall as company sold to Geely

The news of the day is that Ford has finally completed the sale of its Volvo division to China’s Geely for $1.8 billion. Almost simultaneously, Volvo has announced a recall for all of the S80 sedans for the 2007-2010 model years. Continue reading »

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