Ferrari 458 Italia recalled over fire risk
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Safety, Ferrari
Ferrari 458 Italia – Click above for high-res image gallery
After a recent spate of engine fires, Ferrari has officially issued a recall of the 458 Italia.
According to the automaker, an adhesive used to attach a heat shield under the rear fender can ignite under high temperatures, leading to a [...]
Report: BMW 1 Series sales halted pending recall for fire risk
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Recalls, Safety, BMW
2011 BMW 135i – Click above for high-res image gallery
According to dealer documents obtained by Consumer Reports, BMW has instructed dealers to stop delivery of 1 Series models built between January and May of 2010 due to a fire risk.
The documents cites insufficient clearance between the B-pillar and the [...]
Chrysler recalls 285k 2008-2009 minivans over fire risk
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Chrysler, Dodge
Dodge Grand Caravan – Click above for high-res image gallery
For the second time in 2010, Chrysler minivans have landed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website for a major recall. Back in February, over 312,000 2005 and 2006 model-year Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans were [...]
Lamborghini recalling 2007-2008 Murciélago models over possible fire risk
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Safety, Lamborghini
Lamborghini Murciélago – Click above for high-res image gallery
We’ve seen a rash of recalls in the past few months, but none of the cars and trucks under the spotlight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have quite the cache of the Lamborghini Murciélago.
The Raging Bull is [...]
GM recalls 5,000 vans with serious fire risk, tells owners to park outside, away from everything
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet, GM, GMC
General Motors issued a recall and stop sale on heavy-duty vans including the 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana due to a problem with the alternator that could potentially lead to a fire. GM advises owners to stop driving the vehicles immediately. adding that vehicles should be parked [...]
