Tata recalling all pre-2012 Nano models over bad starter
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Recalls, Safety, India
Tata Motors has issued a recall for all Nano models manufactured between July 2009 and October 2011. The company will replace the vehicles’ starter motors free of charge. And while the Indian automaker has declined to say just how many vehicles will be affected by the recall, local news [...]
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 [...]
Ford recalling 126,000 Fusions and Milans over wheel separation concern
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Ford, Mercury
Ford has announced a recall of certain Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles after an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A total of 128,616 2010 and 2011 models equipped with steel wheels may have been manufactured with wheel studs that could crack and split over time. [...]
Toyota recalling 200K Siennas over misprint
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Toyota
According to a report from Automotive News, Toyota is recalling more than 200,000 Sienna minivans from the 2011 and 2012 model years. But before you start worrying about reading the words ‘Toyota’ and ‘recall’ in the same sentence, know that this is for a very, very minor issue.
The problem? The [...]
Honda recalling over 125,000 Goldwing motorcycles
Filed under: Etc., Recalls, Honda, Motorcycle
Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for certain Goldwing motorcycles. Some bikes manufactured between 2001 and 2010 may have been built with a secondary master cylinder that could cause the rear brake to drag. We probably don’t need to tell you that unwarranted, additional [...]
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, [...]
Rolls-Royce recalling 2010 Ghost over possible engine fires
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Rolls-Royce, Luxury
No car is invincible to defects, and sometimes, even the folks in the highest tax bracket have to deal with vehicle recalls. The 589 lucky souls who purchased 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost models manufactured between September 2009 and September 2010 will need to make a trip to the dealership (or [...]
Harley-Davidson recalling over 300,000 motorcycles
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson has announced that it is recalling 308,474 motorcycles and trikes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear brake switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system. If this happens, the rear brake light may fail to illuminate. It’s also possible that the rear [...]
Mercedes-Benz recalling 6,800 diesel models
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Mercedes-Benz
Nearly 7,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled for potentially leaky fuel filters. Included under the recall are diesel (read: Bluetec) versions of the 2011 E-Class, GL-Class, M-Class, and R-Class, as well as the 2012 S-Class.
The 2011 model year vehicles being recalled were built between January 2010 and April 2011. NHTSA [...]
Hyundai recalling over 200,000 Santa Fe and Veracruz crossovers
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Hyundai
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of over 200,000 Hyundai crossovers – specifically, 178,685 Santa Fe and 26,548 Veracruz crossovers – all from the 2007 and 2008 model years. The problem? Airbags that may not deploy in the event of an accident.
According to NHTSA, the clock [...]
