Recalls
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GM has announced the recall of certain 2010 and 2011 model year Cadillac SRX crossovers, to fix a potentially mis-routed transmission shift cable.
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2011 Nissan Juke Recalled Due To Faulty Turbo ComponentA faulty turbo sensor bracket on certain models of the 2011 Nissan Juke crossover may brake, potentially causing the vehicle to stall.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Acura Recalls TL and CL Models For Driver Airbag IssueAcura is recalling select 2002 and 2003 TL and CL models to replace a potentially defective driver's side airbag inflator.
Kurt Ernst -
2011 Lotus Elise Recalled For Faulty Turn SignalsFollowing last month’s recall of the 2005 and 2006 Lotus Exige and Elise models for potentially dangerous oil leaks, Lotus has issued a new recall, this time only concerning the 2011 Elise. The affected models are those Elise sports cars built between June 2010 and February 2011, of which...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Infiniti G37 And Nissan 370Z Recalled Due To Window HazardNissan has issued a recall on its 2011 Nissan 370Z sports car and 2011 and 2012 Infiniti G37 coupes due to a potential hazard concerning the cars’ power windows. The affected vehicles are those built between July 2 through August 29, 2011, of which there are some 1,788 vehicles in the U.S...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
GM Recalling 674 2012 Cadillac CTS Models For Potential Brake IssueGM is recalling some 674 model year 2012 Cadillac CTS automobiles to inspect and repair a potentially loose brake pushrod retention nut.
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Toyota has issued a US recall of 420,000 Toyota and Lexus models.
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2008-09 Pontiac G8 Recalled Over Airbag Safety ConcernsGM has issued a voluntary recall on the 2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 sedans due to a potentially harmful issue concerning their airbag deployment.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Recalled For Potential Fire HazardCertainly 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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6BMW 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 LeaksFollowing 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 RecalledVolvo 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 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.
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Ron Dennis Addresses McLaren MP4-12C Quality Niggles In Customer LetterFollowing 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 -
NHTSA Investigating MINI Cooper S Models For Engine FiresThe 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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Mercedes Diesel Models Recalled For Leaky Fuel FiltersThe 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 FlawThe 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 RiskAudi'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...
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Incorrectly torqued front driveshaft attachment bolts have led to the recall of 2011 BMW 328i and 335i xDrive models.
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2002-2005 BMW 3-Series Recalled For Faulty Tail LightsThis 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 -
2009 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled Due To Fuel Heater FaultIt’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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Models RecalledPorsche 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 IssueA 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 LeakThe 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder has been recalled for a fuel leak that could start a fire.
Nelson Ireson