Ford recalls 140,000 new Focus models over wiper concern
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Ford
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association has announced on its website that Ford is recalling 140,000 Focus models built between August 1, 2010 and October 18, 2011. The defect in question is a seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor that may be missing.
If the [...]
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline is black, white and red all over
April 5, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Coupe, Dodge, Design/Style
Dodge has used the New York Auto Show to show off its new Challenger Rallye Redline, which was announced at The Spring Festival, a small-scale event held in Southern California for Mopar LX fans and owners. Besides being seen by those select few, this is the coupe’s [...]
NHTSA investigating Chevy Cruze, Jeep Wrangler over engine fires
Filed under: Budget, Sedan, SUV, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet, Chrysler
Automotive News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun two separate investigations following reports of engine fires in both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2010 Jeep Wrangler models. The government agency received two complaints about fires in Cruze sedans and eight in Wrangler models, with some [...]
Honda recalls 554,000 CR-V and Pilot crossovers over lighting issue
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Honda
Honda is recalling 554,000 crossovers to repair the low-beam headlights. The models affected are the 2002-2004 Honda CR-V (pictured above) and 2003 Pilot. A possible fault with in the headlight switch wiring could cause the low beams not to work.
We don’t need to tell you why that’s hazardous.
Honda will notify [...]
Porsche recalling 2012 911 Carrera S over possible fuel leak
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Safety, Porsche, Luxury
Porsche is recalling 1,232 examples of its new 911 Carrera S over potential fuel leaks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing, routing of a coolant line could interfere with the fuel line, causing the latter to to become disconnected. Naturally, a loose fuel line is [...]
GM to recall select full-size SUVs and vans over steering issue
Filed under: Minivan/Van, SUV, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet, GMC
Recalls have been issued for four 2012-model-year General Motors products over steering-gear issues. The Chevrolet Suburban and Express and GMC Savana and Yukon XL could suffer from pitman shafts that weren’t hardened properly, potentially leading to a fracture and a loss of steering. There are 6,159 vehicles involved [...]
275,000 Subaru Forester models recalled over faulty seatbelt fears
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Subaru
Subaru is recalling 275,000 Forester crossovers over potentially faulty rear seatbelts that may not properly allow for the secure attachment of a child restraint. The affected models are from the 2009 to 2012 model years, built between November 26, 2007 and March 13, 2012.
According to the recall summary from the [...]
Infiniti recalling 2003-2004 M45 sedans over potential fuel gauge issue
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Infiniti, Nissan, Luxury
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an investigation of the 2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45 late last year over inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and now that probe has resulted in an official recall. The culprit has been identified as a faulty circuit board that causes the gauge [...]
Buick recalls 2012 Regal over lighting concern
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Buick, GM
General Motors is recalling 2012 model year Buick Regal sedans for, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108: lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” Specifically (and in layman’s terms), it means that the Regal’s [...]
Jeep recalls 210K Liberty SUVs over corrosion issues
Filed under: SUV, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Jeep, Off-Road
Chrysler has announced that it’s recalling 209,724 Jeep Liberty models for lower control arms that may fracture due to rust. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says the recall covers certain vehicles manufactured between July 3, 2003 and July 14 2005, which were originally sold or are currently [...]
