Recalls
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Lexus has issued a recall on its latest 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan due to a known-issue concerning one of the car’s multiple ECUs, which could lead to problems with the steering. Only around 650 models are affected by the latest recall, all of them 2013 models equipped with rear-wheel drive. According to Lexus, the ECU controlling the Variable Gear Ratio Steering system on the affected cars could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting the vehicle immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned. Owners of the cars affected by the recall will...
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2007-08 Acura TL Models Recalled For Leaky Power Steering HoseAcura has issued a voluntarily recall on all 2007 and 2008 TL sedans due to a potential fluid leak caused by worn out power steering hoses. Acura says there are some 52,615 cars affected by the recall in the U.S. alone. According to the automaker the power steering hoses on the affected cars may...
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Ferrari Recalling 2012 California And 458 Italia Models
If you've recently purchased a 2012 Ferrari California or a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia in the United States, heads up: Ferrari is issuing a voluntary recall for 35 California and 45 458 Italia models. At issue is a potential crankshaft manufacturing defect, which could cause vibration ultimately...
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Ford Recalls Expedition, F-150, Mustang And Lincoln Navigator
Ford has issued a wide-ranging recall on some of its top models due to transmission and light calibrations that don’t quite meet up with federal standards and may not function properly. The affected models are the F-150 pickup truck, Mustang sports car and the Ford Expedition/Lincoln...
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2012 BMW 3-Series Models Recalled For Head Restraint Issue
BMW is recalling 7,600 new 3-Series models to correct a potential defect with the front seat headrests.
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2011-12 Chrysler 300 And Dodge Charger Recalled
Chrysler has issued a recall on its Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years due to a potential brake overheating issue. According to Chrysler, performance of the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) on the aforementioned models may...
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BMW, together with its ultra-luxury division Rolls-Royce, has issued a recall on a handful of models due to faulty water pump controllers. For Rolls-Royce there’s only one model affected, the Ghost sedan from both the 2010 and 2011 model years. For BMW, however, the latest recall affects a handful of models, but only those variants equipped with V-8 or V-12 engines. The list includes the 2011 5-Series sedan and 5-Series Gran Turismo MPV, the 2012 6-Series coupe and convertible models, the 2012 7-Series sedan and the 2012 X5 and X6 SUVs. In total there are 2,846 BMW models affected by...
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BMW Recalls 1.3 Million 5 And 6-Series Models, Including 367,000 In U.S.
BMW has issued a worldwide recall affecting more than 1.3 million 5-Series and 6-Series models, including approximately 367,000 examples located in the U.S. The recall only affects the previous generation 5-series and 6-Series models, built between 2003 and 2010. In the U.S. the recall affects 2004...
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A123 Systems Recalls Battery Used In Fisker Karma And Other Plug-Ins
The supplier of the Fisker Karma's lithium-ion batteries, 123 Systems, has issued a recall on them due to what it claims are defective prismatic cells.
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Recalled For Potential Fuel Line Leak
Porsche is recalling some 1,232 Type 991 Carrera S models built for the 2012 model year and assembled between October 26, 2011 and January 24, 2012. At issue is a potential manufacturing defect that could cause a fuel leak under a particular set of circumstances. On certain cars, the release button...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Delay Update
Chevy still isn't building 2012 Camaro ZL1 models, but that may turn out to be good news for early buyers.
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Infiniti Recalls 2003-2004 M45 Sedans For Fuel Gauge Flaw
Infiniti is recalling 8,120 M45 sedans built for the 2003 and 2004 model years to correct a potential failure of the fuel gauge circuit board.
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Certain 2012 Buick Regals may have parking lights that fail to activate due to a software glitch.
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Volvo Issues Recall On 2012 S60, S80, XC60 And XC70
Volvo has issued a recall on a handful of its models due to a potential fault afflicting the vehicles’ electrical systems. The affected models are those 2012 S60 and S80 sedans and 2012 XC60 and XC70 crossovers built from May 16, 2011, through to October 6, 2011. There are some 17,000...
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2011-12 Infiniti M, QX Models Recalled For Potential Fuel Leak
Infiniti is recalling nearly 25,700 M and QX models to inspect for a potentially loose fuel pressure sensor.
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2011-12 Porsche Cayenne Recalled For Faulty Headlights
On certain 2011 and 2012 Porsche Cayennes, the headlights may become loose and detach from the vehicle.
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2012 Acura MDX Recalled Due To Potential Fuel Leak
Acura has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2012 MDX due to a potential fuel leak. A recall has also been on issued on the Acura’s Honda sibling, the 2012 Pilot. In total there are some 8,709 potentially affected vehicles in the U.S. According to Acura, a valve case in the fuel tank...
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2012 Lincoln Navigator Recalled For Faulty Head Restraints
Ford has issued a recall on its 2012 Lincoln Navigator SUV as well as the vehicle’s Blue Oval twin, the Expedition. The reason is due to the vehicles’ head restraints, which may have inadequate welds on their support brackets. The affected head restraints are only those found on the...
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Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its stunning GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertible. The reason stems from an issue with the cars’ tail-lamps, which includes both the regular light and brake light units. In total Maserati says there are some 1,768 cars affected in the U.S. alone. The affected cars are those GranTurismos and GranTurismo Convertibles manufactured from June 2008 through to March 2010, which means they include most 2008 and 2009 models, and many 2010 cars. Maserati warns that the tail lights may fail, potentially leading to reduced vehicle visibility at...
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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8 Models Recalled
Chrysler has announced a voluntary safety recall to reprogram the tire pressure monitoring system on certain 2012 model year Chrysler 300SRT8 and Dodge Charger SRT8 vehicles.
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88,911 2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, Clubman, JCW Models Recalled For Fire Risk
The 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is among the 88,911 models recalled for a potential fire risk due to a faulty auxiliary electric water pump.
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2012 Fisker Karma Sedans Recalled For Battery Coolant Leak
Fisker is recalling 239 Karma sedans to correct a potential battery coolant leak that could result in a fire.
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NHTSA Investigating 2003-04 Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauge Errors
The NHTSA has launched a defect investigation int the 2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45, which may provide inaccurate fuel gauge readings to drivers.
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Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil Filters
Infiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component. According to the automaker, some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter of the mentioned vehicles...
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