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Subaru Key Fobs Running Wild and Starting Cars Randomly

Posted on 11 March 2013 by Ken Zino

Subaru is recalling various 2010 through 2013 models equipped with an Audiovox remote engine starter that was sold as an accessory. The key fob may run wild and randomly start the engine without the driver pressing the button. Continue reading →

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BMW Recalls More than 500,000 Cars for Sudden Stalling

Posted on 18 February 2013 by Ken Zino

BMW is recalling more than 500,000 of its cars because a defective electrical connector can cause the vehicles to stall suddenly. Affected are 2008-2012 model 1-Series coupes and convertibles, 2007-2011 3-Series coupes, convertibles and wagons, as well as 2009-2011 Z4 sports cars. Continue reading →

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BMW Expands Braking Failure Recall to X5 SUVs

Posted on 18 February 2013 by Ken Zino

BMW is expanding an earlier recall for braking failure to more than 30,000 2007-2010 model X5 sport utility vehicles equipped with a V8 engine. The German automaker had previously recalled 5-, 6-, and 7- Series models in 2010 for the same problem. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls More than 1 Million Corolla and Lexus IS Cars

Posted on 30 January 2013 by Ken Zino

Bad airbags and windshield wipers are forcing the recalls of 752,000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix models and 270,000 Lexus IS cars by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S. The two separate safety recalls are the result of a defective airbag control module … Continue reading →

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Honda Recalls 748,000 Pilot, Odyssey Models for Defective Airbags

Posted on 23 January 2013 by Ken Zino

Honda is recalling 2009-2013 Pilot crossover models and 2011-2013 Odyssey minivans built in Alabama because rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver’s airbag during deployment,increasing the risk of injury. Continue reading →

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More Than 17.8 Million Safety Recalls During 2012 in U.S.

Posted on 20 January 2013 by Ken Zino

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that manufacturers conducted 650 safety recalls, affecting more than 17.8 million vehicles, child seats and equipment during calendar year 2012. Toyota at 5.3 million vehicles recalled, Honda at 3.4 million, General Motors at 1.5 million, Ford at 1.4 million and Chrysler at 1.3 million have the dubious distinction of leading the recall list. The record year for recalls remains 2004 when almost 31 million safety actions were taken. Continue reading →

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GM Recalls 2013 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs for Rollaways

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Ken Zino

GM is recalling certain 55,000 2013 SUVs for rollaways because the vehicle can shift out of “Park” by itself because of a defective steering column. Continue reading →

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Highway Deaths at Lowest Level in 60 years

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Ken Zino

“Even as we celebrate the progress we’ve made in recent years, we must remain focused on addressing the safety issues that are continuing to claim more than 30,000 lives each year,” said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland, whose agency apparently did not eliminate any regulations during 2012 is spite of plunging highway deaths. Continue reading →

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Subaru Recalls 634,000 Legacy, Outback and Tribeca Models for Fires

Posted on 5 January 2013 by Ken Zino

Subaru is recalling 634,000 Legacy, Outback and Tribeca models because the “puddle lights” in the running boards of the crossover SUVs can short, melt and possibly start a fire. Continue reading →

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GM Recalls Colorado and Canyon Pickups for Missing Hood Latch

Posted on 2 January 2013 by Ken Zino

GM is recalling more than 118,000 model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks because they may be missing the secondary hood latch. As a result, the hood can open unexpectedly during driving and block the driver’s view of the road. Continue reading →

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Less Expensive Chevrolet Cruze Airbag Earns 5 Stars from NHTSA

Posted on 18 December 2012 by Ken Zino

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze using a groundbreaking single inflator airbag has been rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at a maximum 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score. The development is potentially significant for car buyers because the 2013 Cruze model switched to a less expensive, more compact and lighter airbag design from Takata. Continue reading →

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Another Ford Recall – 2013 Fusion Models have Hazy Headlights

Posted on 10 December 2012 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor is recalling 2013 Fusion sedans because of defective headlights. Due to a faulty manufacturing process affecting more than 19,000 of the Mexican-built sedans, the headlights can become hazy in use, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. Continue reading →

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Another Ford Fire Recall on New Escape and Now Fusion Models

Posted on 3 December 2012 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2013 Ford Escape SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Ford Fusion SE and SEL models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine because of engine fires. Almost 90,000 of Ford’s latest models – both redesigned for 2013 – are affected. Continue reading →

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BMW 7-Series Doors Flying Open – NHTSA forced Recall Underway

Posted on 6 November 2012 by Ken Zino

After queries from safety agencies in Japan and the U.S., BMW is recalling 2005-2007 model 7-Series sedans because the doors can fly open without warning. A software programming error on the so-called Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options does not properly latch the doors. A bump in the road or movement of a passenger can pop the door open. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Forces BMW 7-Series Recall for Electronic Shifter Rollaways

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Ken Zino

BMW is recalling 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles equipped with the so-called Comfort Access option because the electronic key and shift by wire system can put the transmission in Neutral rather than Park. The recall, which affects more than 45,000 BMWs, came after NHTSA ungraded a preliminary inquiry to an engineering analysis last August. At that time NHTSA said that at least 14 accidents and five injuries had been reported with the start/stop “shift by wire” system in BMWs. Continue reading →

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