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NHTSA Opens Ford EcoBoost Investigation for Stalling
The turbocharged engine is already subject to two class action suits alleging that the intercooler design is defective. These safety and legal matters are now looking like just the beginnings of potentially prolonged and image-damaging actions about Ford’s claimed fuel economy breakthrough with the downsized EcoBoost engine. Continue reading
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NHTSA Looking at Expanding GM Airbag Recall to 400,000
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is scrutinizing two small GM airbag recalls to see if the number of vehicles with the safety defect should be expanded from 7,000 vehicles to more than 400,000 2012 models. Continue reading
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Chrysler Balks at NHTSA Jeep Recall Request
Chrysler Group is defying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s request that it recall 2.7 million Jeep models because of allegedly unsafe fuel systems. Covered under the now public dispute over fuel system integrity are 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty models. Continue reading
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Recall for Wheels Falling Off 2013 Cadillac SRX Crossovers
GM is recalling 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers with 18-inch wheels because the lug nuts loosen and some wheels are falling off. The lug nuts are coated with a blue-tint Teflon coating that allows them to loosen. If this happens, a grinding or rattling noise can occur, and a vibration is felt in the steering wheel. If ignored, the wheel studs fracture sending the wheel on its own way. 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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U.S. DOT Publishes Distracted Driving Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation finally released today distracted driving guidelines in an attempt to “encourage automobile manufacturers” to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into their vehicles, such as communications, entertainment and navigation devices. These are of course among the most profitable and sought after accessories in new cars and trucks. 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
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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Chrysler Recalls Ram Pickup Trucks for Bad Parking Brakes
Chrysler Group will recall about 9,300 Ram pickup trucks because of defective parking brakes. In a statement just issued, Chrysler said that an internal audit of 2013 Ram 1500 pickups discovered a small number of vehicles whose parking brakes did not comply with mandated performance standards. 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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