Archive for ‘Recall’

2000-2004 Toyota Avalon U.S. recall

Toyota has announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons sold in the United States to address the possibility that the vehicle’s steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall. Continue reading »

2010-2011 Jaguar XF and XK V8 recall

Jaguar’s new 5.0L V8-powered models are in trouble. The NHTSA says that 5,048 of the automaker’s 2010 and 2011 XF and XK models equipped with the 5.0-liter engine are being recalled for a faulty fuel pump relay. Continue reading »

2010-2011 Subaru Legacy and Outback recalled again

Subaru’s new Outback and Legacy have been recalled for the third time this year. A new issue affecting a number of manual transmission-equipped 2010 and 2011 models will not only cause another recall, but also a stop-sale on all potentially-affected vehicles. Continue reading »

2010-2011 BMW 5-Series and Gran Turismo recall

The fuel gauge in your 2010 or 2011 BMW 5-Series sedan or 5-Series Gran Turismo may say you’ve got plenty of gas, but that may not be the case. They are being recalled for a faulty fuel sensor. Continue reading »

2010 Subaru Legacy & Outback recalled again

According to the NHTSA, Subaru of America is recalling 74,000 units of the 2010 Outback and Legacy, built between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010. It seems that a bundle of wires located behind the steering wheel can develop stress cracks and eventually break. Continue reading »

2010 Suzuki Kizashi recalled for minor fault

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued a recall on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. Evidently, the lower glove box door can pop open during an accident, possibly coming in contact with the front passenger’s body at the same time. The news means that the Kizashi doesn’t conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201. The standard deals with passenger protection from impact on pieces of the car’s interior. Continue reading »

Lexus engine recall for LS, GS and IS

Toyota is currently preparing to recall a total of 270,000 Toyota Crown and Lexus LS, GS and IS models worldwide. As it turns out, some of the company’s 4.6L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines were built using faulty valve springs that may cause the car to stall while driving. About 180,000 of the faulty powerplants were sold outside of Japan. Continue reading »

Lexus HS250h recalled for fuel leak

The Lexus HS250h hybrid is in trouble, as Lexus has filed a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a voluntary recall of these vehicles. Up to 17,000 of the luxury hybrids are affected. Continue reading »

BMW 1-Series recalled and U.S. sales halted

The NHTSA safety agency says that BMW is recalling all 1-Series models sold in the U.S. between 2008 and 2010 for a potential fire risk. BMW has not yet found a fix for this problem. Continue reading »

Chrysler recalls Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass & minivans

Chrysler, maker of Dodge and Jeep, has announced a recall for the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass, as well as the Chrysler and Dodge minivans. Continue reading »

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