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Kia Recalls Spectra and Sorento Models for Safety Defects

Posted on 2 May 2011 by Ken Zino

In the first recall, almost 60,000 Spectra cars from model years 2004-2007 are being recalled because of corrosion, which can lead to the fuel tank to fall and contact the road.

The second recall was promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into the sudden loss of power on 2011 Sorento 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4-liter engines, when the intermediate driveshaft failed. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls Rav4 and Highlander SUVs for Bad Airbags

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Ken Zino

Toyota has been aware of the problem since October of 2007, and changed the software in new vehicles in 2008, and yet did not recall the defective vehicles. Previous such coverups resulted in record fines imposed on Toyota by NHTSA in 2010 for failure to act promptly on a safety defect. Continue reading →

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Honda Recalls Civic Hybrid Models for Electrical Failures

Posted on 3 March 2011 by Ken Zino

It is no longer a given – or it shouldn’t be – among shoppers or government safety officials that the Japanese are automotive quality leaders. Continue reading →

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American Honda Recalls 2009-2010 Fit Models for Stalling

Posted on 17 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Toyota or the “Toyota Recall Effect” was the big reason that 2010 was the second highest recall year on record. However, a quick scan of previous Honda recalls questions whether the long-standing Japanese reputation for quality is as accurate as previously portrayed by the media. Continue reading →

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General Motors Recalls Cadillac CTS for Suspension Failures

Posted on 16 February 2011 by Ken Zino

General Motors is recalling 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS models because the rear wheels can suddenly splay, sending the CTS out of the driver’s control.

The problem is caused by improperly made rear toe link fasteners. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls 281,000 F-Series Pickup Trucks for Door Popping

Posted on 4 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling 281,000 F-Series pickup trucks made at its Kansas City and Dearborn plants for defective door latches that can pop open during a crash.

Model year 2009 and 2010 F-Series pickup trucks have a defective interior door handle module from supplier Brose. Continue reading →

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General Motors Recalls Pickups, SUVs for Rear Wheel Lockup

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Ken Zino

General Motors is recalling almost 27,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles from the 2011 model year because the rear wheels can unexpectedly lock, possibly sending the trucks out of control and causing an accident. Continue reading →

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American Honda Recalls 2010 Accord, CR-V Models for Stalling

Posted on 13 January 2011 by Ken Zino

While most of the attention during the past year has been on Toyota’s quality and recall problems, Honda has also been recalling large number of vehicles for safety defects. In the latest instance, thousands of 2010 Honda Accord cars and … Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls F-Series, Edge, Lincoln MKX for Fires. “Toyota Effect” at NHTSA as Makers Now Rush to Recall Defects

Posted on 30 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company in the U.S. is recalling thousands of 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles for fires. A Mexican-built control computer from Lear Corporation can burst into flames without warning. At least two of … Continue reading →

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Honda Passport SUVs Recalled for Wheels Falling Off

Posted on 17 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Honda will recall 35,984 Passport SUVs sold in the United States from model years 1998-2002 to inspect the rear suspension lower trailing links. The forward mounting bracket for the left or right rear suspension lower link may suffer excessive corrosion leading to a failure of the suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans for Defective Brakes

Posted on 13 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Toyota is recalling 94,000 2011 Model Year Sienna vehicles because the brakes might hang up and ultimately fail.

The latest safety defect from Japan’s once preeminent automaker arises from the clearly faulty design of a brake light switch bracket, which, according to Toyota, is too close to the parking brake pedal and can become “deformed” if driver applies the parking brake, something that Japanese development engineers apparently missed during testing, or procurement or manufacturing engineers missed after manufacturing began. Continue reading →

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