Recalls
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Certainly something not expected with a car costing close to $250,000, Rolls-Royce’s recently introduced Ghost sedan has been issued with an official recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fire hazard. The issue originates from a faulty circuit board and has also affected several models from Rolls-Royce’s parent company BMW, which subsequently has been forced to recall a number of its models as well. For Rolls-Royce, only the 2010 model year Ghost has been affected, and then it’s only those models manufactured from September...
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BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6
BMW is recalling some 32,000 vehicles equipped with turbocharged V-8 and V-12 engines to replace a potentially faulty electric water pump that could pose a fire risk.
Kurt Ernst -
2005-06 Lotus Elise And Exige Recalled For Oil Leaks
Following an investigation conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) back in July over potential oil-cooler leaks on 2005 and 2006 Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars, the government safety agency together with Lotus has now upgraded the investigation to a full recall...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled
Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The affected vehicles are 2006 to 2012 model-year Volvo C70 convertibles built from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Jaguar Cruise Control 'May Not Respond To Normal Inputs'
Jaguar has discovered a problem with UK-market X-type diesel models; thanks to a software glitch, the cruise control may not respond to customer input.
Kurt Ernst -
Ron Dennis Addresses McLaren MP4-12C Quality Niggles In Customer Letter
Following reports that McLaren was slowing production of its latest MP4-12C supercar due to niggling quality issues affecting the first batch of cars to come off the line, the boss of McLaren’s newly established road car division and former F1 head Ron Dennis has mailed a personally signed...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to investigate the MINI Cooper S lineup for potential engine fires after 12 owners of 2007 and 2008 models complained that their cars had caught on fire. Of the 12 owners, eight said that their cars caught on fire after the engine was shut down. Another five also said their cars burned completely to the ground. A total of 36,000 MINI Cooper S models were sold during the 2007 and 2008 model years, including the regular Cooper S hatchback, long wheelbase Cooper S Clubman, and Cooper S Convertible. The safety agency told USA...
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2011-12 Mercedes Diesel Models Recalled For Leaky Fuel Filters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall on certain 2011 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz models due to a faulty fuel filter. The affected models include only the diesel versions of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, as well as the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Chevrolet Corvette Recalled Due To Rear Hatch Flaw
The rear hinges of the 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette may fail during a crash, prompting the NHTSA to issue a recall.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2010-12 Audi A3 TDI Recalled For Fuel Line Fire Risk
Audi's latest recall of the 2012-2012 A3 TDI is unusual, not in that it's a diesel or an Audi, but because of the reason: an odd confluence of engine RPM and fuel line pressure that can cause a leak. The problem is limited to the VW-sourced 2.0-liter TDI engine in 7,335 A3 TDIs built between...
Nelson Ireson -
2011 BMW 328i And 335i xDrive Models Recalled For Loose Driveshaft Bolts
Incorrectly torqued front driveshaft attachment bolts have led to the recall of 2011 BMW 328i and 335i xDrive models.
Kurt Ernst -
2002-2005 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights
This has been a bad week for BMW recalls. Having just recalled its 2009 X5 xDrive35d diesel model for a fuel heater fault, the automaker is now recalling certain 3-Series models from the 2002 to 2005 model years. The particular models including the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi, of which there are...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
It’s not looking good for BMW X5 Diesel owners. Just a couple of months after the 2012 model was recalled due to a steering fault, a new recall has been issued on the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fault with the heating system for the vehicle’s diesel fuel. The affected vehicles are those built from October 1, 2008, through June 12, 2009, of which there are some 2,120 units. The issue concerns the fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside...
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2011-12 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Models Recalled
Porsche has announced a recall of certain 2011-12 Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models to repair a potentially defective seat belt anchor plate.
Kurt Ernst -
2009 Maserati Models Recalled For Suspension Issue
A total 763 Maserati Quattroportes and GranTurismos from the 2009 model year are being recalled by the NHTSA due to a potential fault with their suspension systems.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder Recalled For Fuel Leak
The 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder has been recalled for a fuel leak that could start a fire.
Nelson Ireson -
2011 Lexus RX 350: Recall Watch
A problem with the VDIM system could make it harder to prevent an accident.
Tim Healey -
Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw
Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically, Volvo says that the power steering reservoir return hose on some 2007 S80s may have been incorrectly routed. As a result...
Richard Read -
A voluntary recall for a safety defect in the electric power steering system affects certain BMW X3s manufactured between April 27 and June 8, 2011.
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2006-07 Lexus RX 400h And Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalled
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain models of its Lexus RX 400h luxury hybrid crossover as well as the car’s corporate cousin, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The recall affects only the 2006 and 2007 model years so we’re talking about the previous generation cars here...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled For Possible Steering Failure
BMW is recalling the 2012 X5 xDrive35d for a faulty component that could cause the power steering assistance to fail.
Nelson Ireson -
2010 And 2011 Porsche 911 Recalled Due To Faulty Wheel Locks
Certain versions of the iconic Porsche 911 are being recalled due to a potentially dangerous central locking hub on the wheels, which if untreated could cause a crash. The affected models are the high-performance--and high-pricetag--911 Turbo, GT3 and GT2 models from the 2010 and current 2011 model...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
GM Recalling Cadillac SRXs For Airbag Fix
General Motors has issued a recall for 47,000 Cadillac SRX models, due to an issue with the crossover's side aribags. According to a post on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the head airbag on the passenger side will not inflate in a crash if there is no...
Tim Healey -
2012 Volvo S60 Recall: Fuel Pump Software
You're pulling onto the freeway, merging with late-evening traffic, when suddenly your new 2012 Volvo S60 stumbles and dies. What do you do? Hopefully you avoid the cars barreling down on you and get to the shoulder safely. Then you call Volvo or the NHTSA about the recall on your new car, which...
Nelson Ireson