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Kia recalling Soul, Sorento over wiring faults

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall on two Kia vehicles – the 2010 Soul and 2011 Sorento – to replace interior lighting wiring harnesses. These faulty units, supplied by JCI, can apparently cause an electrical short resulting in a fire. This recall affects 35,185 vehicles manufactured between September 7, 2009 and July 30, 2010. In the Soul, the wiring harnesses in question are located in the front doors and control the funky accent illumination in the speakers. The Sorento has similar ... Read more →

Ferrari 458 Italia recalled over fire risk Damon Lavrinc

After a recent spate of engine fires, Ferrari has officially issued a recall of the 458 Italia. According to the automaker, an adhesive used to attach a heat shield under the rear fender can ...

Official: Ford Windstar recalled over rear axle risk Steven J. Ewing

Back in May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration started investigating cases of rear axles breaking in late model Ford Windstar minivans after receiving hundreds of complaints from ...

Official: Toyota recalling 1.1M Corolla and Matrix models over stalling fears *UPDATE Steven J. Ewing

Toyota has been in the hot seat this year for its high-volume safety recalls, has issued yet another action that covers its 2005-2008 model year Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks. Approximately ...

U.S. intensifies investigation into Toyota Corolla stalling Zach Bowman

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is intensifying its investigation into stalling Toyota Corolla models. According to the Associated Press, the agency has opened what it calls an ...

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GM recalling over 243,000 crossovers over possible seat belt defect 16 days ago on Autoblog

The summer of 2010's recall hit parade continues unabated today, with General Motors having just announced that it is asking 243,403 owners of its 2009-2010 Lambda crossovers to bring their three-row haulers in for inspection. The culprit? Second-row seat belts in select Buick Enclave, Chevrolet ...

Toyota responds to concerned owners with 'Why is my car doing this?' 16 days ago on Autoblog

If you didn't think that Toyota has been getting a lot of 'unintended acceleration' questions from concerned customers, this might change your mind. The Japanese automaker has posted a short release on the company's media website called "Why is my car doing this?" that explains how technology in ...

Report: 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 models face power steering recall 17 days ago on Autoblog

Automotive News is reporting that Mazda has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it will recall over 200,000 2007 to 2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 models due to faulty power-assist steering pumps and pipes. The recall announcement comes two months after NHTSA launched an ...

Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,500 G-Class SUVs over turn signals 22 days ago on Autoblog

The 2002 through 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is equipped with covers for the front turn signals – added for style as much as protection. Undoubtedly, many owners of the blocky SUV have never given the covers a thought, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has and it's been ...

NHTSA: No evidence of electrical problems with Toyota 22 days ago on Autoblog

It appears that the Wall Street Journal was correct when it reported that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration had found that the majority of Toyota unintended acceleration claims was due to simple human error. Investigators with NHTSA have reviewed 58 cases of runaway ...

Honda recalling 383,000 vehicles over runaway risk 23 days ago on Autoblog

Honda has announced plans to recall 383,000 Civics, Accords and Elements built in 2003 and 2004. Due to a fault with the ignition interlock system that normally prevents the key from being removed until the transmission lever is in Park, the affected Hondas could roll away on their own accord. ...

2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT: Heading to shop for recall inspection 28 days ago on Autoblog

Truth be told, our long-term 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT has been running like a top from day one with not a single issue arising that has required a trip to the dealer for repair. We did get her oil changed around 5,000 miles, though we had to skip the dealer experience since we were pressed for ...

Report: NHTSA reopens probe into VW Passat engine fires 29 days ago on Autoblog

The fifth-generation (1996-2005) Volkswagen Passat was always a bit of a problem child for the German automakers and its vehicle owners. While it was both handsome and a pleasure to drive, it was afflicted by numerous mechanical maladies, including engine sludge and an issue with a heat shield ...

2007-2010 Volvo S80 recalled for tire-pressure monitoring system 1 month ago on Autoblog

The ever-conscious safety fanatics at Volvo have realized it's unwittingly made a mistake on their 2007-2010 S80 sedans. It seems that the maximum permissible tire pressure information was printed incorrectly in the owner's manuals and on the sticker pasted to the vehicles' door jams. Worse, ...

Report: NHTSA expands Ford Windstar corrosion probe to front subframes 1 month ago on Autoblog

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has opened a second investigation into 1999-2003 Ford Windstar minivans. The new probe has arisen amidst reports of front subframe corrosion that can cause the vehicle to lose steering. Apparently, a number of owners in salt-belt states ...

Toyota recalls Lexus LX 470 for potential 'steering shaft disengagement' 1 month ago on Autoblog

While the BP oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico may have shifted the media spotlight away from from Toyota's recall problems over the last several months, that doesn't mean the crisis has ended. One of two new recalls announced by the automaker today covers 39,000 Lexus LX 470 SUVs built ...

BREAKING: Toyota to recall 373,000 2000-2004 Avalon sedans in U.S. over faulty steering locks 1 month ago on Autoblog

Toyota Motor Corporation's recall woes have resurfaced today with official word that the company will recall some 373,000 second-generation Toyota Avalon models built between the 2000 and 2004 model years. According to the Japanese automaker, the full-size sedans' steering lock bars can ...

Nissan Patrol recalled overseas but kissing-cousin Infiniti QX56 not affected [UPDATED]* 1 month ago on Autoblog

Nissan has issued a recall for more than a thousand Nissan Patrol models in the Middle East, citing electrical problems that could affect the engine's fuel supply leading to engine stalls. According to Monal Zeidan, the general manager of marketing and communications for Nissan Middle East, ...

Jaguar recalling 2010-2011 XF and XK over potential fuel starvation 1 month ago on Autoblog

Jaguar's new 5.0-liter V8 has seen its fair share of praise since its introduction, but even the best petrol mill is worthless without fuel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website indicates that 5,048 of the automaker's 2010 and 2011 XF and XK models equipped with the ...

BMW recalling 2010-2011 5 Series, 5GT models over fuel tank sensors 1 month ago on Autoblog

If the fuel gauge in your 2010 or 2011 BMW 5-Series sedan or 5-Series Gran Turismo tells you that you've got plenty of petrol, you may want to hit the gas station before going on that long trip anyway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website reports that 6,080 5-Series sedan ...

Nissan recalls 46,000 2009-10 Cube models over fuel system integrity 1 month ago on Autoblog

Last month, the Lexus HS250h was the subject of a serious recall involving fuel leakage resulting from rear-end collisions. Now, Nissan faces a similar predicament involving 2009 and 2010 model year Cube hatchbacks, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a full recall, ...

Report: Recall, stop-sale issued on 2010-11 Subaru Outback and Legacy models over gearbox flaw 1 month ago on Autoblog

Once again, Subaru's mainstay models, the Outback and Legacy, appear to be girding for a recall. Both models have already faced callbacks for leaky CVT hoses and wiring issues, but according to Inside Line, a new issue affecting a number of manual transmission-equipped 2010 and 2011 models will ...

Toyota reportedly subpoenaed for steering rod documents 1 month ago on Autoblog

Automotive News reports that a federal grand jury in New York has subpoenaed Toyota for documentation related to a component in the steering mechanism of some of its vehicles. The company announced that the subpoena came on June 29, but isn't yet saying publicly which vehicles are involved with ...

Followup: Toyota 'strongly objects' to NHTSA allegations it planted story in WSJ 1 month ago on Autoblog

Toyota has officially spoken out against allegations that it planted a story in The Wall Street Journal that attributed the majority of the company's unintended acceleration woes to driver error rather than entrapped floor mats or faulty software. The Japanese company's American arm emailed a ...

Followup: Toyota says "We're not implying that everything is driver error, absolutely not." 1 month ago on Autoblog

That's the word from Toyota spokesperson Mike Michels on the automaker's investigation of some 2,000 vehicles reported to suffer from unintended acceleration. Speaking with The New York Times, Michels said that a small amount of Toyota vehicles had issues with sticking accelerators, while a ...

Report: Toyota to fix over 700,000 RAV4 and Matrix models outside of recall 1 month ago on Autoblog

Toyota has announced that it will voluntarily repair a number of issues that have arisen with 2001-2003 RAV4 crossovers as well as certain 2009-2010 Matrix and Corolla vehicles. According to Reuters, around 235,500 RAV4 models will be repaired outside of a recall for a "hard shift" problem. ...

Report: WSJ unintended acceleration story "planted" by Toyota 1 month ago on Autoblog

When The Wall Street Journal reported that crash data obtained by the U.S. Department of Transportation pegged the blame for Toyota's unintended acceleration on drivers, one line stuck out: "A NHTSA spokeswoman declined to comment on the findings, which haven't been released by the ...

BREAKING: WSJ says crash data points to pedal misapplication in Toyota sudden acceleration cases 1 month ago on Autoblog

After receiving more than 3,000 reports of sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the U.S. Department of Transportation has concluded that driver error was actually at fault. According to The Wall Street Journal, investigators analyzing different data recorders from Toyota vehicles found that ...

Report: Toyota says Corolla/Matrix steering issue not a defect, will offer fix to complainers 1 month ago on Autoblog

Back in February, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation of 749,685 2009 and 2010 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles for a potential steering issue. And while we haven't heard much from the government agency regarding this issue, the Detroit Free Press ...

Subaru recalling nearly 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models over wiring issue 1 month ago on Autoblog

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Subaru is recalling 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models built between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010. It seems that a bundle of wires located behind the steering wheel can develop stress cracks and eventually break. If ...

Dodge recalling 22,000 2010MY trucks, SUVs over brake issue 1 month ago on Autoblog

Chrysler has found a defect with certain 2010 Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram 1500, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler models that could hinder braking. An improper flare on a brake tube that connects the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit is being blamed for the problem. The HCU is part of the ...

Ford recalling nearly 34,000 Transit Connect vehicles over headliner concerns 1 month ago on Autoblog

In a recall scheduled to begin in about 10 days, Ford dealers will be repairing headliners in Transit Connect vans due to faulty retention pins. In the event of an accident, passengers could be at increased risk of injury due to the faulty trim. Full details on the recall involving 33,728 of the ...

Deep-Dive: Behind the scenes at Toyota's R&D center, Part 1 1 month ago on Autoblog

The last 18 months have been a particularly painful period for Toyota Motor Company. Starting in early 2009, with the automotive industry facing a global economic recession, Toyota went from one of the world's most profitable automakers to grappling with its first full-year loss in more than ...

Toyota to open six new product quality field offices 1 month ago on Autoblog

As part of its efforts to improve its responsiveness to customer complaints, Toyota is adding six new product quality field offices (PQFO) around North America starting this month. The new offices are to be co-located with Toyota Motor Sales regional offices and focus on investigating and addressing ...

Report: Rental car companies 'routinely' letting recalled vehicles on the streets [w/ video] 1 month ago on Autoblog

We don't typically think of rental cars as the most well-loved vehicles on the planet, but we do expect them to be well maintained and reasonably safe. According to findings from a recent lawsuit against Enterprise, that may not always be true. In a case involving the death of two California ...

Report: Lexus knew of valve spring defects three years ago 1 month ago on Autoblog

According to Bloomberg, Toyota has known about issues with valve springs in its V8 and V6 engines since 2007. The news confirms the information we received from an anonymous source within the company. Toyota says that the earliest complaints came from customers in Japan, but the company felt ...

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Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras

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