Toyota recalling 550,000 vehicles worldwide for potential steering problem
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Toyota
Toyota has announced that it is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles in the United States for a potentially faulty crank shaft pulley. A total of 283,200 Toyota vehicles as well as 137,000 Lexus vehicles may experience a pulley failure in which the inner and outer rings become misaligned. If that happens, [...]
2007-2008 Kia Sorento SUVs recalled over potential airbag fault
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Kia
While airbags can be a major safety asset in the event of an accident, crash test data and real-world incidents have shown that front airbags can actually be dangerous for younger, lighter children. Many newer vehicles now have sensors that turn off the front passenger airbag when the occupant [...]
Rolls-Royce discusses its potential future in electric cars
July 12, 2011 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce 102EX Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
At the grand opening of the Rolls-Royce dealership in Chicago’s Gold Coast area, Kicking Tires got the chance to sit down with David Archibald, president of Rolls-Royce North America. On discussion was the general business strategy of the ultra luxury brand and [...]
2012 Honda Civic recalled already over potential fuel leak
Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Honda
2012 Honda Civic – Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda is recalling 1,156 of its recently introduced 2012 Civic sedans and coupes over faulty O-rings that could result in a fuel leak. In the affected cars, a misaligned O-ring that seals a connection in the fuel feed line could [...]
Cadillac recalling 50,000 CTS models worldwide over potential handling fault
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Cadillac, Luxury
2010 Cadillac CTS – Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration have announced a recall of certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Cadillac CTS models. The notice covers around 50,000 units worldwide, 11,147 of which were sold in the States.
According to NHTSA, jam [...]
Suzuki recalls SX4, Grand Vitara models over potential pulley failure
Filed under: Recalls, Suzuki
2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack by RoadRace Motorsports – Click above for high-res image gallery
A tension adjuster pulley is the culprit in a round of recalls by Suzuki covering 2009-2011 Grand Vitaras and 2010-2011 SX4s. This pulley supports the drive belt, which runs alternator, water pump, air conditioner and power steering pump.
Should [...]
Dodge recalls 2008-2011 Ram 4500, 5500 pickups over potential steering loss
Filed under: Truck, Recalls, Safety, Work, Chrysler, Dodge
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chrysler is recalling model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Heavy Duty trucks. The culprit is apparently the left ball stud on the tie rod that could weaken and potentially fracture, which could result in a loss of steering [...]
Report: Honda recalling 10,800 Accord and Pilot models over potential suspension failure
Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Honda
2011 Honda Accord Coupe – Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda has announced another round of recalls for the 2011 Accord. Both the coupe and sedan, along with the 2011 Pilot, have been discovered to be susceptible to a failure in the front suspension. According to the National [...]
Honda recalling 143,000 Fit hatchbacks over potential headlight loss
Filed under: Budget, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Honda
2007 Honda Fit Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
American Honda has announced that it is recalling over 140,000 Fit hatchbacks due to a “potential loss of low-beam headlight functionality,” the automaker has told CNN. A total of 143,083 Fits from the 2007 and 2008 model years are [...]
Chrysler recalling nearly 370,000 minivans over potential airbag flaw
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Chrysler, Dodge
2008 Chrysler Town and Country – Click above for high-res image gallery
Chrysler has put out a notice that it will be recalling 367,350 minivans in both Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan flavors. The reason? The airbags might go off when you don’t want them to. Water leaks [...]
