Recalls
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0Report: Japanese government chides Mitsubishi over recall delays 1367065740
An official with the transport ministry in Japan has some stern words for Mitsubishi, taking the carmaker to task for not being more proactive and honest about its recalls. An investigation into The Tri-Star last December found Mitsubishi was tardy investigating problems and didn't explain itself ...
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Recalls: About 20k Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX models recalled for potentially faulty brakes 1366413420
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Infiniti JX due to a problem with the front brakes. The problem is a result of the brake torque member (a part that attaches the brake caliper to the front suspension), which was cast ...
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Recalls: Honda recalling 204k CR-V, Odyssey, Acura RDX models over rollaway risk 1366383540
Honda has announced a recall over a possible rollaway risk that affects 204,169 crossover and minivan models. The specific vehicles in question are the 2012-13 Honda CR-V and Odyssey, as well as the 2013 Acura RDX. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "the brake-shift ...
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Recalls: Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags 1365686100
Most vehicle recalls that take place these days are a result of some problem that happens during the manufacturing process by the automaker, but as we see here, parts suppliers can also factor in to problematic safety issues. Automotive News is reporting that a total of 3.4 million vehicles ...
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Recalls: Chrysler recalling over 200k vehicles across its brands 1365603300
With more than 200,000 units across six separate recalls and almost all of its brands, it appears that Chrysler has officially jumped headfirst into the recall pool this month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three official recalls for the automaker, and The Detroit ...
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Recalls: Hyundai recalling 186k Elantras due to possible headliner detachment 1365595080
Following at least one reported incident of a man who claimed his ear was sliced in half following the deployment of his side airbag, Hyundai has announced a recall for certain model year 2011 through 2013 Elantras; specifically those manufactured from November 12, 2010 through March 5, 2013. In ...
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Recalls: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled over brake lamps 1365163200
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2013 Outlander Sport models for a couple of brake-related reasons. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the brake lamps may illuminate continuously or intermittently. On top of that, the NHTSA report states that the vehicle's shift ... -
Recalls: Small number of 2013 Buick Encore models recalled for loose steering wheel 1365079380
General Motors has issued a recall and a stop sale for the 2013 Buick Encore due to an issue that could result in the steering wheel falling off on certain models. In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM says that 144 Encores equipped with heated steering wheels ...
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Recalls: Hyundai and Kia recalling 1.6M more models for faulty brake switch 1365001320
In what is likely the largest recall campaign for Hyundai and Kia, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of more than 1.6 million models due to a faulty brake switch. This is in addition to almost 700,000 Hyundai and Kia models recalled for the same problem ...
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Recalls: NHTSA launching investigation into 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata rust 1364904000
The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating almost 400,000 Hyundai Sonata models over rust complaints. So far, NHTSA has received six complaints that Sonata models, built between 2006 and 2008, have allegedly suffered rear control arm failures due ...
