Recalls
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Jaguar has issued two separate recalls that affect almost 3,000 of its customers around the country. The more serious issue affects the XF sedan. According to a recall alert, owners of 2013 Jaguar XF 2.0L GTDi models manufactured from July 2012 through May 2013 could see their vehicles stall. Jaguar says the hose clamp for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose on these models may be out of position and become loose, allowing the hose to detach. Should the hose detach, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A stalled engine usually means steering and brake assistance may be lost...
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Morgan 3 Wheeler recalled due to missing warning labelsBritish sports car manufacturer Morgan has issued a recall on certain versions of its iconic 3 Wheeler because of missing warning labels on the vehicles’ brake fluid reservoirs. The recall affects both 2012 and 2013 model year 3 Wheelers, but only those examples built between October 2012 and...
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2014 Acura MDX Trailer-Hitch Accessory Kit RecallAcura has issued a voluntary recall on a trailer-hitch accessory kit designed for its 2014 MDX. A total of 652 kits are being recalled, though it’s believed that 340 of these have been fitted to the luxury SUVs. Fortunately, the MDX has only just gone on sale so some of these are likely to...
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Lotus' Leaking Oil Problem Strikes Again, This Time Affecting The 2011 EvoraLotus has issued a recall on certain versions of its Evora sports car due to a defective oil hose that could rupture, leading to more serious problems. The recall affects supercharged 2011 Evora models that feature a manual transmission and were manufactured from September 2010 through to September...
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2013 Lincoln MKS Recalled For Faulty Child Safety LocksLincoln has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2013 MKS sedan due to an issue with the cars’ child safety locks. Also included in the latest recall are versions of the 2013 Ford Explorer and Taurus. The recall only affects 2013 Lincoln MKS sedans built from November 29, 2012, through...
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2013 Tesla Model S Recalled Due To Faulty Seat InstallationA total 1,228 Tesla Model S electric sedans are included in the latest recall.
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Honda has issued a recall on certain versions of its Acura RSX and S2000 sports cars. The issue has to do with the cars’ brakes, so owners of the affected vehicles should take caution. The cars included in the recall are 2006 Acura RSX models built from January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006, and 2006-2007 Honda S2000 models built from January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. According to Honda, there are some 18,352 owners affected in the U.S. alone. The reason for the recall is a faulty brake booster that may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the pedal is depressed...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK Recalled Due To Airbag Issue71 examples of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK are being recalled in the U.S.
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Handful Of Aston Martin Models Recalled For Fragile Gas PedalsAston Martin has issued a recall on a number of its key models due to a manufacturer error that could cause the gas pedal arm of the cars to break. The models affected by the recall include the V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, Virage, Rapide and DB9. However, it is only those versions built from May 14...
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Flashing Brake Lights Signal A Recall For CadillacThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for a small handful of General Motors products. It seems that a pair of new Cadillac models is acting up. The vehicles potentially affected are the 2013 Cadillac ATS, XTS, and also the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Apparently...
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2010 Lexus HS 250h And Toyota Prius Models Involved In RecallToyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain versions of its Lexus HS 250h and Prius hybrid vehicles due to an issue with the cars’ brakes. The recall affects all 2010 model year HS 250h and Prius hybrids, of which there are approximately 87,000 units in the U.S. The affected vehicles are...
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Lincoln Logs A Handful of RecallsLincoln is asking for a few 2013 models to return to the corral. It seems that quite a few 2013 examples of the MKS, MKT, and MKZ have an issue that requires immediate attention. According to Autoweek, there is a fuel delivery module in the fuel tank that could leak. That's bad. Leaking fuel could...
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Despite only just starting deliveries, Lincoln’s all-important MKZ sedan has just received its first recall notice. Lincoln is recalling approximately 500 of its 2013 MKZ sedans across the U.S. and Canada due to an issue where exposed wiring in the engine bay could cause a potential electrical shock or corrosion. Insulation has been fitted to the wiring but may crack in freezing temperatures. Lincoln states that there have been no reports of owners being injured due to the issue. Lincoln is in the process of notifying owners affected by the latest recall. They will be asked to visit...
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2013 Cadillac SRX Recalled For Loose Wheel NutsGeneral Motors has announced that it will be issuing a worldwide recall of its Cadillac SRX crossover due to wheel nuts that may have been incorrectly tightened. The recall will affect only 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers equipped with 18-inch wheels. Around 27,000 vehicles will be affected in total...
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An Exotic Italian Recall Starring The Alfa Romeo 8C And A Pair Of MaseratisThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for a few sultry exotic Italian machines. It seems that owners of the 2005-2008 Maserati Quattroporte, 2008 Maserati Granturismo, and the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C could face serious handling issues. The tie rods could fail...
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Corvette Headlights Under NHTSA InvestigationThe sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is currently making way for the new 2014 seventh-generation car. Still, it seems the C6 isn't ready to give up the spotlight just yet. According to Autoweek, NHTSA is currently taking a closer look at C6 Corvettes. More specifically, the organization is...
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Takata airbag recall hits BMW, 220K vehicles affected worldwideA widespread recall affecting more than 3.4 million vehicles from several different makes has now hit BMW. According to the automaker, roughly 220,000 of its 2002 and 2003 3-Series models have been affected by the recall worldwide, with 42,080 of these located in the U.S. The recall is due to a...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Models Recalled For Faulty Seat Belt BoltsThe big SUV is being recalled because of improperly torqued seat belt bolts.
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Late last week it was revealed that a fault found in an airbag system had led to a recall of tens of thousands of cars. Since then it’s been revealed that another airbag issue has afflicted a much larger number of vehicles, with the tally now ranging into the millions. In fact, more than 3.4 million vehicles are already affected by the latest recall, with the bulk of these manufactured between 2000 and 2004. The recall affects vehicles from brands as diverse as BMW, Toyota and even Pontiac, with the common factor being that the vehicles were all fitted with the same airbag from Japanese...
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Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger Recalled For Airbag IssueChrysler is recalling nearly 120,000 late-model vehicles for a potential electrical problem associated with the airbag system. The recall affects Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger models from the 2011 and 2012 model years, with a total of 119,497 U.S. vehicles (and 139,000 in all...
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2012 Lincoln MKS Recalled Due To Faulty Fuel TanksThe 2012 MKS, along with the Ford Taurus and 2013 Ford Explorer, have been recalled because of faulty fuel tanks.
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2013 Buick Encore Recalled Because Of Steering Wheels That May DetachBuick has issued a recall on its Encore compact crossover because of a problem that could cause the steering wheel of some of the cars to come loose or even detach from the steering column. The recall only affects 2013 Encore crossovers built between December 9, 2012, and December 28, 2012, and...
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Acura Recalls MDX, RL And TSX ModelsLuxury brand Acura is recalling certain models built between 2004 and 2008 for two separate recall campaigns. The recall for the 2005-06 Acura MDX and the 2005 Acura RL, relating to unintended braking, also extends to the 2005 Honda Pilot. At issue in this first recall is a capacitor that may have...
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GM Recalls 2013 Buick LaCrosse And 2013 Cadillac SRXGeneral Motors has issued a recall on its 2013 Buick LaCrosse sedan and 2013 Cadillac SRX crossover because of a software issue that can cause the transmissions in the affected vehicles to inadvertently shift to the available Sport mode setting. Should this occur, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM]...
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