RecallsSubaru recalls 2005-2009 Legacys and Outbacks to check brakes 11:57 am U.S. ET | April 2, 2013  Subaru is recalling about 225,000 Legacy and Outback sedans and wagons from model years 2005-2009 in the United States and Canada to check for corroded brake lines.... Read More »
Bad cable, fires cause Challenger recall 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25, 2013 A faulty terminal on a battery cable caused Chrysler Group last week to warn about 2,500 owners of 2013 Dodge Challengers to park their cars immediately or risk a fire.... Read More »
Honda recalls Acura TSX sedans to reinforce electronic control unit 9:47 am U.S. ET | March 22, 2013  Honda will recall 76,000 Acura TSX sedans in the United States to install a water-resistant cover over the electronic control unit to prevent corrosion that could ultimately lead to stalling.... Read More »
CHINA VW China recall may cost more than $600 millionMarch 20, 2013 10:00 CET  VW Group's recall in China to fix defective gearboxes may cost it more than $600 million. The recall affects 384,181 vehicles including the VW Golf Audi A3, China's quality inspector said. While VW declined to comment on the financial toll, research firm LMC Automotive estimated the replacements will cost between 3,000 yuan ($483) to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.... Read More »
Buick, Caddy recall 33,700 new vehicles to fix transmission software 12:27 pm U.S. ET | March 20, 2013  GM is recalling about 33,700 model-year 2013 Buick LaCrosse sedans and Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles globally to address a potential software problem that could increase the risk of a crash.... Read More »
VW's China recall may cost more than $600 million 9:04 am U.S. ET | March 20, 2013  Volkswagen AG recalled a record number of vehicles in China to replace defective gearboxes that may result in the loss of acceleration, in a move that may cost the company more than $600 million.... Read More »
Chrysler tells 2,500 owners of V-6 Challengers to stop driving because of fire risk 3:05 pm U.S. ET | March 17, 2013 Chrysler Group is warning about 2,500 owners of 2013 Dodge Challengers with V-6 engines built in December and January not to drive their cars because of a potential short-circuit that could lead to a fire. Seven such fires have occurred, none causing injury, on Challengers built from Dec. 3, 2012, through Jan. 24, 2013.... Read More »
Toyota recalls FJ Cruiser to inspect, repair rear seat-belt retractors 2:54 pm U.S. ET | March 15, 2013  Toyota is recalling about 310,000 FJ Cruiser compact SUVs worldwide because cracks can develop in the rear door panels, allowing the seat-belt retractors to detach.... Read More »
Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles for braking problems 8:14 am U.S. ET | March 14, 2013  Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles globally, including some Acura MDX crossover SUVs, due to braking problems, the automaker said on Thursday.... Read More »
Nissan recalls five 2013 models on passenger airbag concerns 10:16 am U.S. ET | March 13, 2013  Nissan is recalling five 2013 model year vehicles, including top sellers Altima and Sentra, because the front passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash, the automaker told U.S. regulators. The models in the recall are Nissan's Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder and Leaf as well as Infiniti JX35, it said today.... Read More »
Ford recalls 7,150 newly built vehicles to repair child locks 2:53 pm U.S. ET | March 12, 2013  Ford plans to recall 7,150 vehicles built in November, including the 2013 Escape crossover, because some models are equipped with a defective child lock on the left rear door.... Read More »
Subaru recalling 47,419 U.S. vehicles for remote starter issue 2:56 pm U.S. ET | March 7, 2013 Subaru of America is recalling up to 47,419 cars and crossover vehicles in the United States equipped with remote starters because the engines could start on their own. The recall affects some Legacy and Outback cars from model years 2010 through 2013, Impreza sedans from 2012 and 2013, and XV Crosstrek crossover vehicles from 2013.... Read More »
Ford recalls 230,000 minivans for corrosion issue 10:29 am U.S. ET | March 7, 2013  Ford is recalling about 230,000 older minivans globally to fix a corrosion problem that could prevent the fold-down third-row seats from locking in place.... Read More »
Toyota Prius being evaluated by NHTSA for steering-shaft concerns 1:41 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 26, 2013  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into whether steering shafts in Toyota Prius models spanning from 2004 through 2009 model years are defective.... Read More »
LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE With stellar detective work, today’s recalls are not like yesterday’s 10:44 am U.S. ET | Feb. 22, 2013  People in this industry have a love-hate relationship with recalls. Dealers can love them if they ring up service reimbursements from the factory and give people a reason to visit their stores. But they can hate them if the recall leaves a customer inconvenienced or worse, gives consumers a reason to question the integrity of their vehicle.... Read More »
BMW to recall 570,000 vehicles in North AmericaFeb. 19, 2013 06:01 CET  BMW has told safety regulators it will recall about 570,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada because of a faulty battery cable connector that can fail and cause an engine to stall.... Read More »
BMW recall is its largest ever in U.S. 8:01 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  BMW has told safety regulators it will recall about 570,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada because of a faulty battery cable connector that can fail and cause an engine to stall. The U.S. portion of the recall -- 504,000 vehicles -- is the largest recall ever for BMW in the United States, a spokesman said today.... Read More »
Toyota settles recall case with 29 states 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013 Toyota Motor North America has settled its outstanding cases with attorneys general in 29 states and one U.S. territory regarding allegations of foot-dragging in its safety recall process from 2005 to 2010.... Read More »
BMW recalls X5 SUV for brake flaw 12:13 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 15, 2013  BMW is recalling 30,265 of its X5 SUVs from model years 2007-2010 to correct a brake vacuum pump leak, according to U.S. safety regulators. Separately, Chrysler said it is recalling 4,278 Dodge Viper sports cars globally to fix a part that could cause the airbags to inadvertently deploy.... Read More »
Chrysler recalls 370,297 trucks for possible loose fastener 2:57 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 14, 2013  Chrysler Group said it was recalling 370,297 pickup trucks and SUVs globally because a loose fastener could cause the rear axle to lock up and make a driver lose control.... Read More »
Toyota settles recall cases with attorneys general in 29 U.S. states 1:27 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 14, 2013  Toyota Motor North America has settled its outstanding cases with attorneys general in 29 states and one U.S. territory regarding allegations of foot-dragging in its safety recall process from 2005 to 2010.... Read More »
U.S. studying 550,000 Pontiac G6s for bad brake lights 8:31 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13, 2013  U.S. safety regulators are investigating an estimated 550,000 Pontiac G6 cars because the brake lights may malfunction, raising the chances of an... Read More »
Renault recalls over 60,000 Koleos SUVs in ChinaFeb. 10, 2013 07:49 CET  Renault recalled more than 60,000 Koleos SUVs in China because of a faulty fuel sensor, according to China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.... Read More »
Toyota to recall 1.3 million vehicles for airbag, wiper glitches 7:31 am U.S. ET | Jan. 30, 2013  Toyota will recall nearly 1.3 million cars globally for two separate defects, including 752,000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles in the United States to fix airbags that could be deployed inadvertently, the automaker said today.... Read More »
Mitsubishi recalls 14,700 EVs globally over brake problemJan. 24, 2013 13:29 CET  Mitsubishi said it will recall about 14,700 electric vehicles globally, including some PSA models, due to a brake pump problem.... Read More »
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