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Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for cruise control fault

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Over the years, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been recalling a number of older American-made models over the issue of “leaking” cruise control switches in certain brands. By 2008, the agency had recalled around 9.6 million vehicles to repair a faulty Texas Instruments cruise-control deactivation switch, and now after an NHTSA investigation, Ford is the target of the latest recall, adding 4.5 million Ford and Mercury vehicles to the list. Continue reading »

Posted: October 17th, 2009
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2006-2010 Audi TT & A3 NHTSA recall for fire hazard

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Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi A3, TT, and TT Roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak. Continue reading »

Posted: October 9th, 2009
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Toyota recalling 3.8 million cars for floor mats

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The NHTSA has alerted Lexus and Toyota owners about conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck in the fully-open position under certain conditions. The agency “strongly recommends” taking out removable floor mats on the driver’s side in certain models and not to replace them with any other mat, either from Toyota or any other brand. After numerous reported unintended-acceleration incidents, Toyota is now conducting a major recall on 3.8 million affected cars, but only in the United States. Continue reading »

Posted: September 30th, 2009
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2009-2010 Nissan Maxima & Altima NHTSA recall

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Nissan is recalling certain 2009 and 2010 Altima and Maxima cars due to a mechanical defect. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification, resulting in a potential for the suspension’s strut insulator to crack. Continue reading »

Posted: September 22nd, 2009
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NHTSA recall for 95,700 Toyota & Scion cars for brakes

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According to the NHTSA, Toyota is recalling this year’s batch of 95,700 Corolla, Matrix and Scion xD cars for a defect that could result in brake failure. Continue reading »

Posted: August 29th, 2009
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VW recalling various DSG-equipped models

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Volkswagen of America has announced a voluntary recall involving 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. Models affected by the recall include the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos built between September 2008 and August 2009. Continue reading »

Posted: August 22nd, 2009
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Subaru Baja 2005-2006 models recalled

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Subaru has recalled the handful of 2005-2006 Baja models they ever managed to sell. Totaling 15,633 cars, the NHTSA says that cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump. Continue reading on ModernOffroader.com ยป

Posted: July 28th, 2009
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2001 Honda Civic & Accord NHTSA airbag recall

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American Honda is recalling all Civic and Accord cars from the 2001 model year. Apparently the driver’s airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. So if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Continue reading »

Posted: July 23rd, 2009
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro transmission problems fixed

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General Motors has figured out what was causing failures of some 6-speed manual transmissions on its 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS models, but the automaker is keeping it secret, said a GM spokesman. Continue reading »

Posted: July 21st, 2009
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BMW 1-Series and 3-Series airbag recall

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BMW is recalling all 1-Series and 3-Series models of the 2008 model year. Apparently some incorrect crimp connectors may have been used on the side airbag and belt-tensioner wiring. As a result sufficient contact between the crimp connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur which could lead to an increase in the electrical resistance of that connection. Continue reading »

Posted: July 16th, 2009
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2010 Chevy Camaro suffers manual gearbox failure

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There are various reports by owners of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro who say that they were breaking their car when using the launch control feature that comes only with manual 2010 Camaro models. Continue reading »

Posted: July 14th, 2009
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2005-2008 Toyota Prius with faulty HID headlights

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The hits just keep on coming for Toyota. First they lose $7.7 billion in 2008. Then they cause controversy back in Japan by planning an “environmentally-friendly” R & D center on top of centuries-old rice fields. And now, just as the launch of its new third-generation Prius draws near, numerous owners of 2005-2008 Toyota Prius hybrids with the optional HID headlights are banding together on online forums, message boards and in possible class-action lawsuits against the automaker due to failing headlamps. Continue reading »

Posted: June 30th, 2009
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2001-2004 Kia Optima recalled for corrosion

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Kia is recalling 36,538 Optima sedans for model years 2001 to 2004 sold in or registered in various cold-climate U.S. states due to corrosion problems on frontal suspension components. Continue reading »

Posted: June 10th, 2009
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Mazda recalls Mazda3 for stability control defect

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Mazda is recalling 7,100 Mazda3 sedans and hatchbacks from the 2009 model year only, and only cars equipped with stability control. Continue reading »

Posted: June 3rd, 2009
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Tesla Roadster and Lotus Elise recalls

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Lotus and Tesla are both recalling their 2009 roadsters manufactured from January 14 through May 5, 2009. This was to be expected, considering the Tesla Roadster is based on the Lotus Elise. Lotus is recalling 27 Elise and Exige models, while Tesla is recalling all of their 345 Roadsters. Continue reading »

Posted: May 29th, 2009
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Hyundai Sonata recall 2002-2003 by NHTSA

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In a car that could signify the last vestiges of low-quality Korean automobiles before their recent turnaround, Hyundai is recalling 91,202 Sonata models, sold as 2002 and 2003 cars, under the direction of the NHTSA. Continue reading »

Posted: May 27th, 2009
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Pontiac G8 recall for two defects

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General Motors is recalling 35,038 Pontiac G8 models, including all 2008 and 2009 models, for defects with the brake lights and the tire pressure monitoring system. Continue reading »

Posted: May 23rd, 2009
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VW Jetta 2.0 TFSI recalled for loose screwed

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Volkswagen of America is recalling 25,594 5th-generation Jetta models built between 2006 and 2009, but only those equipped with the 2.0 turbo engine. Continue reading »

Posted: May 22nd, 2009
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2010 Chevy Camaro hit with first recall

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The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has barely been launched, and already it has been hit by a recall notice. Some owners are already reporting being affected by the defect. The culprit is a battery cable that runs from the trunk. Its insulation wears off from rubbing up against the starter and eventually causes a short, which ultimately causes the car itself to shut down. Only the V8-powered SS is affected. Continue reading »

Posted: May 6th, 2009
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