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Fiat Recalls Maserati, Alfa Romeo Cars for Suspension Failures

The lack of a zinc coating on rear suspension parts is prompting the recall of 2005 to 2008 Maserati Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C cars. More than 7,400 Italian built vehicles are involved because the rear tie rods can corrode and ultimately fail, resulting in the loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading

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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander Recalls for Rollaways Active

Chrysler Group recalls 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs because a transfer case electrical failure causes unintentional shifting of the transfer case into neutral position. Continue reading

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GM Recalls Buick and Chevrolet Hybrids for Fires

GM had previously performed a service action on the vehicles, contending there was no chance of fires. At least two fires subsequently occurred, and NHTSA inquires about a number of complaints prompted GM to reopen the defect investigation. Continue reading

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BMW Joins the Global Takata Airbag Shrapnel Recall

BMW is recalling more than 42,000 2002-2003 3-Series cars because the Takata-made passenger side airbags when deployed can send metal fragments – shrapnel – into a car’s interior striking and potentially seriously injuring people. Continue reading

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Toyota Motor Recalls FJ Cruiser SUVs for Illegal Lights

The Hella-made lamp assemblies include 55-watt bulbs and because of the power of the bulbs and the mounting angle, the combination of upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps is too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. Continue reading

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Honda Recalls Fit Sport for OverSteer

Honda is recalling 44,000 Fit Sport models because the electronic stability control can cause oversteer thereby increasing the risk of spinning out or crashing. The latest recall was prompted by NHTSA testing, which showed excessive yaw rates both time the tests were conducted on Dunlap tires. Computer programming is the cause of the safety problem. Continue reading

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Subaru Recalls Forester for Pedal Interference

Subaru is recalling more than 10,000 2014 model Forester vehicles because the carpeted floor mats were not manufactured properly and can interfere with the gas, accelerator, brake or clutch pedals. Continue reading

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Honda Recalls CR-V, Odyssey and Acura RDX Models

American Honda is recalling more than 204,000 model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because of a defective gearshift lever. Continue reading

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Nissan Stops Sales, Recalls Pathfinder and Infiniti JX Trucks

Nissan is recalling more than 19,000 model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles mad in Smyrna, Tennessee because the brakes can fail. Continue reading

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Takata Airbag Recall on 3.3 Million BMW, Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota Cars

While an airbag is a safety device, its explosion if not properly controlled can be deadly. Japanese supplier Takata is recalling more than 3 million vehicles globally because its airbags when deployed can send metal fragments – shrapnel – into a car’s interior striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants. Continue reading

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Toyota Recalls Corolla, Sequoia, Tundra, Lexus SC 430 Airbags

Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Tundra, and Lexus SC 430 models are being recalled for defective airbags. Continue reading

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NHTSA Opens Investigation into Sonata Rear Suspension Failures

NHTSA has opened an investigation into rear control-arm failures on Hyundai’s popular Sonata sedan. Almost 400,000 Sonatas from the 2006-2008 model years are potentially affected by what could turn into an expensive recall because of corrosion. Continue reading

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Hyundai, Kia Recall More Than 1.8 Million Vehicles for Safety Defects

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motor are recalling more than 1.8 million car and crossover vehicles for bad stoplight switches and defective airbags. The most popular selling vehicles from the 2007 up through the 2013 model year are affected. In a required NHTSA filing just made public today, the South Korean automakers once known for poor quality said that a defective brake switch can cause the brake lights to fail or may keep the cruise control engaged even when the driver presses the brake pedal. Continue reading

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Subaru Recalls More Than 200,000 Outback and Legacy Models for Corroded Brake Lines in 20 Salt States

Subaru is recalling more than 200,000 Legacy sedan and Outback wagon models because the brake lines can corrode and leak fluid. In a required NHTSA filing just made public, Subaru said that the brake lines were corroding after several winter seasons. Continue reading

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Ford Recalls Explorer, Taurus, Lincoln MKS for Leaking Fuel Tanks

Ford is recalling 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Explorer vehicles because the fuel tanks may have a “marginally sealed seam” in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength during a crash. The tanks may also leak. The problem was originally discovered in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading

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