Nissan recalling 2010-2011 Sentra over stall fears
Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Nissan
In another incidence of little things meaning a lot, Nissan is recalling some 2010- and 2011-model-year Sentra models over the zinc coating on positive battery terminals. Certain Sentras with MR20 engines had too much zinc applied to the stud bolt, which can cause a drop in voltage severe enough [...]
Cadillac recalls small number of 2012 CTS models over brake pedal fears
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Cadillac, GM
General Motors is recalling a small number of 2012 Cadillac CTS models for concerns over the vehicle’s braking system. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected cars could have a power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut that may not have been torqued [...]
Honda recalling 2.26M vehicles in U.S., China over gearbox fears
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Honda
Honda has announced a voluntary recall on 2.26 million vehicles around the world, 1.5 million of which reside in the United States. This recall concerns the automatic transmission software of the 2005-2010 Accord (four-cylinder), 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element, where the transmission’s secondary shaft can be damaged if quick [...]
Report: Kia recalling 70,000 Optima sedans over rollaway fears
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Kia
According to The Detroit News, Kia is recalling 70,115 examples of its 2006-2008 Optima sedans over a weak shift cable that could break and cause the car to roll unexpectedly when parked. Kia first noticed the problem in 2007 and changed manufacturing processes to try and cure the issue. They also [...]
Honda recalling 700,000 Fit models over engine fears – 97k in U.S.
Filed under: Budget, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Honda
2009 Honda Fit Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda has announced that the company is recalling around 700,000 vehicles globally for faulty lost motion springs in the valve train. The springs may fatigue and break over time, causing the engine to stall as a result. The recall [...]
GM recalls select 2011 model year pickup and SUV models over axle fears
Filed under: Truck, Recalls, Safety, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC
2011 GMC Sierra – Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors is recalling a handful light-duty GMT900 pickups from the 2011 model year due to faulty rear axle cross pins. Both the Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500 are effected, as are the Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC [...]
Volvo recalls various 2011 models over fuel cutoff calibration fears
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Volvo
Volvo fuel shutoff recall models – Click above for high-res image gallery
Volvo and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration have announced that the Swedish automaker will recall some 6,046 vehicles from the 2011 model year due to a possible flaw in the engine control module. According to NHTSA, a [...]
Official: Toyota recalling 1.1M Corolla and Matrix models over stalling fears *UPDATE
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Toyota
2005-2008 Toyota Corolla/Matrix – Click above for high-res image gallery
Toyota has been in the hot seat this year for its high-volume safety recalls, has issued yet another action that covers its 2005-2008 model year Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks. Approximately 1.13 million vehicles are affected by a problem which [...]
GM recalling select 2010 Cadillac SRX crossovers over engine failure fears
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Cadillac, Luxury
2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8T – Click above for high-res image gallery
In a completely expected move, General Motors has just recalled 2010 Cadillac SRX crossovers that are equipped with the turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 engine due to the possibility of engine failure. The problem stems from the misuse of gasoline [...]
