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• Ford Recalls 10,000 Vehicles For Engine Problems and Fire Risk Ford recalls vehicles for same engine problems and risk of fire that caused past recalls.

  

  Dec 29, 2015 — Ford has issued two recalls to call back almost 10,000 vehicles for problems that caused the automaker to order recalls in the past. Ford Escape, Focus ST Ford is recalling over 9,000 vehicles to fix engine problems that should have been fixed in 2014. The recalled cars include the 2013 Ford Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST, the same models that were recalled in August 2014 . Ford says the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor could send wrong signals to the ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Trucks General Motors recalls Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks to fix console lid latch problems.

  

  Dec 29, 2015 — General Motors is recalling more than 8,700 trucks because a supplier didn't do its job. The recalled trucks are the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon. The trucks have console compartment lid latch assemblies that may fail to keep the compartment doors closed in the event of a crash. Any items in the compartment could fly around and hit an occupant. GM learned of the problem in September when the supplier of the console, Yanfeng, contacted the ...

• Audi A3 Cabriolet Recalled Because of Seat Cover Stitching Audi recalls over 900 Audi A3 Cabriolet cars with side airbags that can fail due to seat covers.

  

  Dec 29, 2015 — Volkswagen is recalling over 900 model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet cars with seat covers that may keep the side airbags from properly deploying. Audi blames the supplier for making changes that had not been not approved by Audi during seat cover production. Audi first discovered the problem when the seat supplier Lear noticed problems with side impact airbags during routine testing. Audi opened an investigation and used a crash test car as an example of the ...

• Honda Recalls CR-V to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Honda recalls another 127,000 vehicles to replace dangerous passenger-side Takata airbags.

  

  Dec 26, 2015 — Honda is recalling additional vehicles to replace passenger frontal airbag inflators made by Takata. The automaker says 127,000 model year 2003-2004 CR-V SUVs will be called back, adding to the 3.3 million passenger airbag inflators already recalled. Takata recently found additional passenger airbag problems in the CR-V SUVs, about 78,000 that were included in past passenger airbag recalls. The recalled Honda vehicles that need new passenger-side airbag ...

• Chrysler Recalls 570,000 SUVs To Fix Fire Dangers Ongoing fire risk causes recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs.

  

  Dec 24, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is recalling about 570,000 SUVs in two recalls, one to address problems that have plagued the automaker since 2013. Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Owners of over 476,000 model year 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs probably don't want to be reminded of this story, but here goes. In August 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees after ...

• Ford Recalls 317,000 Vehicles in 4 Recalls Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis headlights to finally be fixed in 313,000 cars.

  

  Dec 22, 2015 — Ford Motor Company is recalling over 317,000 vehicles in four different actions, the majority recalled after a federal investigation was conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis About 313,000 model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis cars are called back to dealers to replace the lighting control modules. NHTSA opened an investigation into the problem in ...

• Mercedes-Benz Orders Two Recalls, Both For Risk of Fires Mercedes-Benz recalls E350, E350 4Matic and s550 Hybrid cars to prevent fires.

  

  Dec 21, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz has issued two recalls involving about 860 cars, most to fix possible gas leaks that could cause a fire. Mercedes-Benz E350 and E350 4Matic Mercedes says 809 model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans were built with a fuel line made with a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting. The automaker says the wrong fitting can cause problems with the connection between the gas hose and the fuel feed line. In addition to a possible ...

• Mitsubishi Mirage Recalled Due To Road Salt Over 25,000 Mitsubishi Mirage subcompact cars recalled after road salt causes airbag failures.

  

  Dec 19, 2015 — Mitsubishi is recalling over 25,000 model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage subcompact cars because the frontal airbags can fail in a crash. However, the recall will be conducted only for cars originally sold in, or registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin ...

• Rolls-Royce Phantom Recalled to Fix Side Airbags Thirteen of the $400,000 Phantoms have side curtain airbags that experienced assembly problems.

  

  Dec 18, 2015 — BMW is recalling 13 model year 2015-2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom cars to fix airbag problems. The $400,000 cars have left and right side curtain air bags that may not been manufactured properly. On October 29, 2015, a supplier told BMW about problems during a routine test that suggested a side curtain airbag may not have been assembled correctly by a sub-supplier. An investigation found nine defective parts out of a total of 924 parts, and a follow-up investigation ...

• Jeep Cherokee Recalled Again For Power Liftgate Problems Chrysler recalls 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokees with power liftgate modules that can catch on fire.

  

  Dec 17, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 32,000 model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee SUVs to make repairs to prevent power liftgate module fires. In June 2015, Chrysler recalled over 163,000 model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with power liftgates. The cause of the recall was water that could enter the liftgate control module and cause the module to fail, or possibly catch on fire. The initial investigation determined water could pool from nine possible ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback To Prevent Gas Leaks Subaru recalls Legacy and Outback for second time in four months due to risk of fires.

  

  Dec 13, 2015 — Subaru is recalling over 3,200 Legacy and Outback cars to prevent gas leaks and fires. The recalled cars include the 2016 Subaru Legacy and Outback, built October to November 2015. Although the end result of the defect could be a fire, to reach that point a few things must occur first. The automaker discovered the problem on November 17, 2015, during a random inspection in Indiana. Subaru says proper tightening procedures weren't followed for the nuts that ...

• Nissan Recalls Rogue To Fix Roll Away Risk Over 44,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs have problems with the transmission gear selector knobs.

  

  Dec 12, 2015 — Nissan is recalling about 44,836 model year 2015 Rogue SUVs because the transmissions could move out of the "Park" position by mistake. Parking the vehicle and walking away could cause the Rogue to roll away, especially if parked on an incline. In addition, a driver may not be able to remove the key from the ignition when the shifter is in the “P” position. Nissan discovered the defect during a routine inspection of a 2015 Rogue in Tennessee, specifically an ...

• Hyundai Recalls Genesis Coupes to Fix Driveshafts Over 10,000 Hyundai Genesis Coupes have driveshafts that can disconnect from the cars.

  

  Dec 11, 2015 — The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is recalled because the driveshaft can fall off the car. Over 10,000 model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupes are affected, all equipped with manual transmissions. Hyundai says the driveshaft can disconnect because the differential and suspension crossmember may not have been properly aligned during assembly. The automaker says the bolts that hold the differential can loosen if the differential and suspension crossmember aren't ...

• Maserati Recalls GranTurismo Cars For Door Latch Problems Maserati recalls 135 GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertibles to replace door latches.

  

  Dec 7, 2015 — Maserati is recalling 135 model year 2016 GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertibles to repair door latches that can fail in a crash. Maserati says the $135,000 cars were built with passenger-side door latch components that didn't receive heat treatment. The weak latch could fail under pressure, such as in a crash, and allow the door to open. The GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertibles were manufactured June 24, 2015, to September 2, 2015. Affected owners ...

• MINI Cooper Recalls 38 Cars to Replace Seat Cushions MINI Cooper seat cushions have bad occupant classification sensors inside the cushions.

  

  Dec 7, 2015 — BMW is recalling 38 MINI Cooper cars to fix seat cushion problems that occurred during earlier service appointments. The recalled cars include the 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-door, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4-door and the 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4-door. MINI says the cars received replacement front passenger seat cushions during previous service visits. Those cushions have sensors that may have been incorrectly ...

• Chrysler Recalls Dodge Darts To Fix Brake Problems About 121,000 Dodge Darts have brake problems that can cause increased stopping distances.

  

  Dec 3, 2015 — Over 121,000 Dodge Darts are recalled to repair problems with the braking systems. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says affected cars include the 2013-2014 Dodge Dart equipped with the 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter engine. Chrysler says Dodge Darts equipped with 1.4-liter engines are not part of the recall. The automaker says the routing of the brake booster vacuum tube can allow oil to reach the booster diaphragm if the vacuum pump check-valve fails. The oil can cause the ...

• Ram ProMaster Vans Recalled to Fix Ignition Switches Chrysler says 18,000 Ram ProMaster vans have ignition switches that can cause electrical problems.

  

  Nov 28, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 18,000 model year 2015 Ram ProMaster vans to repair problems with the ignition switches. Chrysler says the problem was discovered after an internal investigation determined problems at the supplier. The automaker says the ProMaster vans were equipped with ignition components that can experience electrical problems. If the problem occurs, a driver could see a loss of power to the electrical systems. Chrysler says if a ...

• Ford Recalls 452,000 Cars To Fix Gas Tank Leaks Ford recalls cars and trucks, most due to gas tank leaks that could start fires.

  

  Nov 23, 2015 — Ford is recalling nearly 452,000 vehicles in two recalls announced on the same day, the vast majority involving gas tanks that could leak and cause a fire. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Ford says 451,865 model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan cars have gas tanks that can have pressure problems and experience leaks from the tanks. Ford says the cause of the problem is a canister purge valve that doesn't work properly and can cause internal ...

• Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima To Fix Brake Calipers Nissan recalls 119 Altima and Maxima cars with loose bolts that secure the front brake calipers.

  

  Nov 21, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 119 model year 2015 Nissan Altima and 2016 Maxima cars because the brake calipers can detach and make braking the cars difficult. Nissan first discovered an issue in October during a routine torque test which identified a loose bolt on the front brake caliper. An investigation determined the spindle and tool controller card had been replaced that is used in the torque tool to tighten the bolts. Those bolts secure the caliper assembly to ...

• Ford Recalls E-350 and E-450 For Trailer Brake Problems Ford recalls E-350 and E-450 to fix trailer brake controllers that need reprogammed.

  

  Nov 21, 2015 — Ford is recalling 65 model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with 6.8L engines and optional trailer brake controllers. Ford says the trailer brake controller may not cause the trailer brakes to activate. Pulling a trailer without trailer brakes could cause serious headaches to a driver. Ford says the recalled E-350 and E-450 vehicles were built November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015. Owners should have received recall notices earlier this month ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonatas With Brake Lights That Stay On Hyundai recalls 305,000 Sonata cars with brake lights that won't turn off with brake pedal released.

  

  Nov 20, 2015 — Hyundai is recalling 305,000 Sonata cars because of brake lights that won't turn off. The 2011-2012 Sonatas have brake lights that stay on when a driver removes their foot from the brake pedal. Additionally, the transmission can be moved out of "park" without pushing the brake pedal. In July 2014, Hyundai began to look into warranty claims that involved replacement of the brake pedal stopper pads. As warranty claims increased, Hyundai started reviewing changes ...

• Tesla Recalls 90,000 Model S Cars Due To One Seat Belt Bolt One faulty seat belt bolt convinces Tesla to recall all of its Model S electric cars worldwide.

  

  Nov 20, 2015 — Tesla is recalling 90,000 Model S cars after one reported problem with a front seat belt becoming disconnected. The recall involves all Model S cars that have been rolled out since 2012. The Model S customer was sitting in the front passenger seat and turned to talk to people in the rear of the car when the seat belt disconnected. It was determined a bolt wasn't assembled correctly and failed to attach two anchor plates that should be bolted together. The ...

• BMW Recalls Cars To Fix Child Restraint System Anchors Over 7,000 model year 2016 BMW cars have problems with holding child restraints in place.

  

  Nov 16, 2015 — BMW is recalling over 7,000 vehicles to repair problems that can cause child restraints to fail. The recalled cars include the 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive and 535d sedans. BMW says the cars have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that could be bent downwards. BMW found the problem in September 2015, when the issue was seen during a regular audit at the assembly plant. ...

• Kia Recalls 256,000 Soul and Soul EV Cars Kia Soul and Soul EV recalled after steering pinion gears separate from gear assemblies.

  

  Nov 13, 2015 — Over 256,000 Kia Soul cars are recalled to fix problems that can cause a complete loss of steering. The recalled cars include the 2014-2016 Kia Soul and Soul EV that have weak adhesive used to secure the steering pinion gear to the steering gear assembly. The Soul could suffer a loss of steering if the pinion gear separates. Kia learned of the problem in September 2015 when it received a report of a pinion plug that backed out of place in a 2015 Kia Soul. The ...

• GM Recalls Compressed Natural Gas Trucks and Vans General Motors recalls compressed natural gas trucks and vans because text on labels is too small.

  

  Nov 8, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 1,800 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks and vans because the labels have text the government says is too small. GM says the affected compressed natural gas vehicles are the 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, GMC Sierra HD and the 2013 GMC Savana. GM learned of a problem in 2013 when a CNG modification supplier told the automaker the fuel label being fitted for future use was too large to fit on the fuel door. ...

• Honda Fit LX Recalled After Brackets Puncture Airbags Over 25,000 Honda Fit LX cars have rear grab rail brackets that can puncture the side airbags.

  

  Nov 7, 2015 — Honda is recalling over 25,300 model year 2015-2016 Honda Fit LX cars to fix problems that cause the rear side airbags to become punctured and useless. The recalled Fit LX cars include only those that do not have a sunroof. According to Honda, the problem is a bracket that can puncture a rear side curtain airbag when it deploys and cause the airbag to fail. Honda says testing was conducted in 2013 on the rear grab rail bracket and the bracket passed ...

• Toyota Recalls Cars That Suddenly Brake On Their Own About 31,000 Toyota and Lexus cars have defective pre-collision avoidance systems.

  

  Nov 5, 2015 — Toyota is recalling about 31,000 cars that can slam on the brakes even though that's the last thing you need. This is a problem that is occurring on a more frequent basis as more cars are equipped with collision avoidance systems. Toyota says the recalled cars are the 2013-2015 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Lexus ES 350 and Lexus ES 300h. The automaker says the pre-collision system can interpret a steel joint or plate as an object in the road. The steel object will ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 92,000 Cars For Brake Problems Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat need repairs but VW doesn't know how to fix them.

  

  Nov 4, 2015 — While Volkswagen's emissions disaster threatens to consume the automaker into a black hole of lawsuits and penalties , VW cars still have other parts that can break down. A recall of nearly 92,000 cars is proof of that, as VW recalls the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf GTI and Golf SportWagen. The automaker says the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump can break off and cause a loss of brake assist. VW blames ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars to Replace Airbag Control Units Mercedes-Benz recalls 126,000 cars after airbags deploy without a crash and then fail in a crash.

  

  Nov 4, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 126,000 cars with airbag control units that may cause the airbags to unexpectedly deploy without a crash, or the airbags could fail to deploy in a crash. The recalled cars include the 2008-2009 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, C350 and 2010 Mercedes GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic. Mercedes noticed the problem in March 2013 when customers were complaining about airbag warning lights illuminating. The automaker started a ...

• Bentley Recalls $200,000 Cars For Fire Risk Car fire blamed on loose battery cable causes recall of $200,000 Bentley cars.

  

  Nov 4, 2015 — Bentley Motors is in recall news, something that doesn't happen much with the luxury automaker. Bentley is recalling over 7,700 cars, some that will set back your bank account by $200,000. The recalled Bentley cars include the 2012-2014 Continental GT, 2012-2015 Continental GTC and 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur. Bentley says a car fire caused the automaker to investigate the cause. It was determined a 12V battery cable has a bolted connection where it ...

• Honda Pilot Recalled To Update Instrument Cluster Software Over 35,000 Honda Pilot SUVs could have safety system problems but give no warning of problems.

  

  Nov 3, 2015 — Honda is recalling over 35,000 brand new SUVs for software problems that cause failures of warning lights connected to safety systems. It's a tiresome experience for many car owners as computer-related problems continue to cause recalls. The recalled SUVs include the 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and Honda Pilot 4WD that need repairs to keep instrument panel warning lights correctly operating. The automaker says safety systems, including tire pressure monitoring, ...

• Nissan Recalls Vehicles With Passenger Airbags That Fail Nissan recalls more cars with airbag problems, after recalls in 2013 and 2014.

  

  Nov 3, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 900 vehicles to fix problems that can cause the front passenger-side airbags to fail in a crash. Nissan says the following models are included: 2013-2015 Nissan Altima and Pathfinder 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra 2013 Infiniti JX35 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid The recall is a mop-up operation from a March 2014 recall of 1 million vehicles for problems with the occupant classification systems. That ...

• Honda Recalls 2016 CR-V After Takata Airbag Explodes Model year 2016 Honda CR-V recalled after Takata airbag inflator casing explodes during test.

  

  Nov 1, 2015 — Honda and Takata are once again partners in recall news as Honda announces 515 model year 2016 Honda CR-V SUVs need airbags repaired. The automaker discovered the problem after a driver's side Takata front airbag exploded during a test in a Mexico plant. Inflators from the lot were being made for installation in airbag modules meant for 2016 Honda CR-V SUVs in Canada and the U.S. After consulting with Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

• Jeep Cherokee Recalled After Engine Fires Over 75,000 Jeep Cherokees recalled to replace air conditioning lines that can touch hot exhaust.

  

  Oct 31, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has ordered two recalls that involve almost 76,000 Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks, the majority involving new Jeep Cherokees with engines that catch on fire. Jeep Cherokee Chrysler is recalling 75,574 model year 2015 Jeep Cherokees after two reports of engine smoke and fires. Chrysler investigated the issue and at first couldn't determine a root cause of the fires and saw them as only random and isolated engine fires. More smoke and fire ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonata To Fix Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light Nearly 65,000 Hyundai Sonata cars have anti-lock braking system warning lights that can fail.

  

  Oct 31, 2015 — Hyundai is recalling almost 65,000 model year 2015-2016 Sonata cars with errors in the programming for the anti-lock braking system warning lights. The cars are equipped with a dual-split braking circuit system and separate warning lights for the brakes and anti-lock braking system. The programming errors in the anti-lock system could keep the warning light from working and a driver wouldn't know if there was a problem with the system. Although the anti-lock ...

• Porsche Macan S and Macan Turbo Recalled To Fix Fuel Lines Over 58,000 Porsche Macan S and Macan Turbo cars recalled for fuel line leaks inside engine.

  

  Oct 30, 2015 — Porsche is recalling 58,881 model year 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo cars to replace low-pressure fuel lines inside the engine compartment. In the words of Porsche, the automaker is "conducting an examination" of the cars, which makes the cars seem more like patients than automobiles. In any event, the 58,881 cars need more than just "examined" based on the serious defect involved. Porsche says the gas line can leak inside the engine, although there have ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 6,400 Cars For Engine Stall Mercedes-Benz orders 3 recalls of various models, all to fix problems that cause engines to stall.

  

  Oct 29, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 6,400 vehicles in three separate recalls, all for stalling problems. Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, S63 AMG 4Matic Mercedes is recalling 3000 model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes with software errors that cause the vehicles to stall. Mercedes says the software error is inside the engine control unit and could cause a stall while the car is coasting to a stop. The problem can be confusing for ...

• Honda Accord Recalled After Airbags Cause 19 Injuries Almost 304,000 Honda Accords recalled after 19 injuries caused by side airbags deploying.

  

  Oct 29, 2015 — Honda is recalling almost 304,000 model year 2008-2009 Honda Accord cars because the airbags can deploy when they shouldn't. The problem is the software that runs the sensor for the side airbag system, both the side seat airbag and side curtain airbag. The automaker says at least 19 injuries have been reported from airbags deploying when they weren't needed. Due to the side impact sensor setting, just slamming a door shut can cause the side airbags to deploy. ...

• Chrysler Recalls 560,000 SUVs For Airbag and Stability Problems Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty and Dodge Journey SUVs recalled, some for second time.

  

  Oct 29, 2015 — Chrysler is recalling almost 560,000 SUVs in two separate recalls, one involving SUVs that were recalled in 2012 for the same problems. Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee Over 284,000 model year 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs have airbags that can deploy without need of a crash. Jeep says too much electrical noise in the airbag electronic control module can cause a failure of a component inside the control module. The failure can ...

• Ford Recalls 131,000 Vehicles, Mostly SUVs For Fire Risk Ford orders three recalls to fix loose gas tanks, along with seat belt and trailer brake problems.

  

  Oct 28, 2015 — Ford is recalling about 131,000 vehicles in three recalls, the majority to fix SUVs at risk of fires from gas tank leaks. Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX Nearly 129,000 model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs are called back to dealers due to corrosion under the brackets where the gas tanks are attached to the vehicles. However, the recall applies only to specific states and areas where road salt is typically used. Ford says the recalled SUVs are ...

• Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima For Gas Leaks Nissan expands gas tank seal recall after gas leaks from tank during crash test.

  

  Oct 28, 2015 — Nissan is expanding a previous recall to fix cars that can leak gas in a crash and easily cause a fire. The previous recall was ordered in August when the automaker recalled 6,140 model year 2016 Maxima cars with fuel sending units not properly attached to the fuel tanks. The expanded recall now includes over 28,000 model year 2013-2016 Nissan Altima cars and over 18,600 model year 2016 Nissan Maximas. Nissan says the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

• GM Recalls 1.4 Million Cars After 1,345 Fires General Motors cars recalled for 4th time after 1,345 fires caused by leaking valve cover gaskets.

  

  Oct 27, 2015 — How bad is it when 1,345 car fires have been reported after the cars were recalled and repaired to prevent those fires? Owners of older General Motors cars know the answer as GM, for the fourth time since 2008, recalls 1.4 million of the following vehicles: 1997-2004 Buick Regal 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1997-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix The 3.8L V6 ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 Chrysler recalls 179,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 trucks in two recalls.

  

  Oct 27, 2015 — FCA US (Fiat Chrysler) is recalling about 179,000 Ram 1500 trucks and Jeep Cherokee SUVs in two recalls, one to repair axle shaft problems and the other to prevent vehicle fires. Jeep Cherokee Chrysler is recalling about 93,000 model year 2015 Jeep Cherokees to fix air conditioning lines that could cause a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received two complaints about smoke and fire in the subject SUVs which caused FCA to open its ...

• MINI Cooper Recalled To Fix Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Over 86,000 MINI Cooper cars recalled after 4-year battle with government over power steering loss.

  

  Oct 27, 2015 — BMW is recalling 86,000 MINI Cooper cars after a 4-year discussion with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about power steering problems. The recalled cars include the 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S and the 2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible. MINI says the cars can have problems with a temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic power steering assistance. In May 2011, NHTSA opened an investigation into claims of a ...

• Maserati Quattroporte GTS Recalled Over Fire Risk Maserati Quattroporte GTS recalled due to electrical problems caused by the positive battery cable.

  

  Oct 24, 2015 — Paying $140,000 for a car still means answering recall notices, as 984 owners of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS will soon learn. Maserati says a call to the fire department might be required because of problems with an electrical short that can cause a fire. The automaker says the positive battery cable for the alternator/starter motor might have an improperly installed insulating cap. Maserati further says the cable may not be secured in the engine bay and ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars With Seat Belts on Wrong Sides Mercedes-Benz cars have seat belts that won't lock an occupant or child seat in place.

  

  Oct 23, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 2,500 cars to fix problems with the seat belts. The recalled vehicles are the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Coupe, AMG S63 4Matic Coupe and Mercedes-Benz AMG S65. In March 2015, Mercedes discovered a vehicle had front seat belts that were installed on the wrong sides (left/right interchanged). An investigation looked into the technical possibility of interchanging the mounting of the front seat belts and it was determined the ...

• Mazda Recalls 4.9 Million Vehicles For Overheating Ignition Switches Mazda recalls vehicles with ignition switches that can smoke, melt and catch fire, all due to grease

  

  Oct 22, 2015 — Days after Mazda recalled nearly 1 million cars in Japan to replace ignition switches that catch on fire , the automaker has announced almost 1.4 million Mazda vehicles are recalled in the U.S. for the same problem. Worldwide the recall affects about 4.9 million Mazda vehicles. Mazda says the 1.4 million recalled U.S. vehicles include the: 1990-1996 Mazda 323 / Protégé 1989-1998 Mazda MPV 1993-1998 Mazda 626 1993-1995 Mazda 929 1993-1997 ...

• Toyota Recalls 6.5 Million Cars After Power Window Switch Fires Fourth recall to fix power window switch fire risk due to lack of grease in the switch.

  

  Oct 21, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 6.5 million vehicles across the globe to fix power window switches that can catch on fire. This is the fourth recall ordered by Toyota over window switches that can overheat, melt and go up in flames. About 2 million of those vehicles are in the U.S., all involving the driver-side power window switch. 2007 and 2009 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla 2008-2011 Toyota Highlander and Highlander ...

• MINI Cooper Recall Ordered To Fix Takata Airbags Takata airbags strike MINI and BMW cars again, this time because the airbags don't deploy.

  

  Oct 20, 2015 — BMW has more Takata airbag problems, but this time it's not because the airbags will explode in your face . Over 6,000 BMW and MINI cars are recalled because the passenger-side airbags can fail to protect passengers. The recalled cars include the 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door cars and the 2014-2015 BMW i3. Airbags deploy in different stages based on the ...

• Mazda Recalls 923,000 Cars For Fiery Ignition Switches Mazda recalls almost 1 million vehicles in Japan to replace ignition switches that catch on fire.

  

  Oct 20, 2015 — Mazda is recalling over 923,000 vehicles in Japan because the ignition switches can catch on fire, and that's exactly what has happened 13 times. In the U.S., 1.2 million vehicles are recalled for the same problem . The automaker says the following models are at risk of fiery ignition switches: Mazda Demio Mazda Familia Mazda Eunos 100 Mazda Lantis Mazda MPV Mazda Bongo Friendee Mazda Kronos MS-6 Mazda MX-6 Mazda ...

• Hyundai Recalls Cars After Front Coil Springs Break Over 27,000 Hyundai cars need their front coil springs replaced in cold weather states.

  

  Oct 18, 2015 — Hyundai is recalling 27,700 model year 2011 Elantra and Sonata cars in cold weather states because front coil springs are breaking from corrosion. The recall includes Hyundai cars originally sold in, or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin ...

• GM Recalls Vehicles For Airbag and Ignition Switch Problems Exploding Takata airbags and more ignition switch problems cause two General Motors recalls.

  

  Oct 17, 2015 — General Motors has announced two recalls involving defects every car owner is tried of hearing about: Ignition switches and Takata airbags. Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Sierra GM's ignition switch problems are back as the automaker recalls about 3,300 trucks and SUVs to replace the ignition lock housings. Although it's an ignition switch problem, it's a little different than ignition switch defects that caused hundreds of deaths and injuries ...

• Volkswagen Forced To Recall 8.5 Million Diesel Cars About 8.5 million Volkswagen diesel cars will be recalled across European Union.

  

  Oct 16, 2015 — Volkswagen couldn't talk German safety regulators into allowing "voluntary" recalls for cars equipped with software that cheats the system and makes official emissions tests obsolete. VW had requested European regulators give the automaker the right to recall the diesel vehicles on VW's terms. However, that idea didn't fly with German officials who told VW it would be forced to recall 8.5 million diesel vehicles. The Federal Motor Transport Authority said all ...

• Volkswagen Recalls Cars To Fix Passenger Airbag Problems Nearly 1,000 VW Jetta, Golf and e-Golf cars have problems with the occupant detection systems.

  

  Oct 16, 2015 — Volkswagen is recalling almost 1,000 cars to fix problems with the front passenger occupant detection systems. Considering VW just learned it will need to recall 8.5 million diesel cars outside the U.S. , the occupant detection recall should be a breeze. Volkswagen says the recalled cars are the 2015 Golf, e-Golf and VW Jetta, all which experienced problems during manufacturing. Volkswagen says the passenger occupant detection system detects and then ...

• GM Recalls Vehicles For 3rd Time To Fix Melting Power Window Switches Third recall to repair power window switches that can melt like the Wicked Witch of the West.

  

  Oct 14, 2015 — General Motors is recalling almost 10,000 vehicles to fix driver-side door master power window switch modules that can catch on fire. The automaker says water can cause corrosion to the switch and lead to a short-circuit that melts the switch. It's the third recall for the exact same problem, a problem which has caused at least 30 reported fires. Based on history, GM is warning owners to keep the vehicles parked outside until all repairs are complete. The ...

• Kia Recalls Sorento After SUVs Roll Away and Cause Injuries Over 377,000 Kia Sorento SUVs at risk of rolling away and hitting what they want.

  

  Oct 14, 2015 — Kia is recalling 377,000 model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento SUVs after three reports of injuries caused by the vehicles rolling away. Kia learned of the defect in August 2015, when an attorney said his client opened the doors on a 2011 Sorento remotely so the client's son could get into the vehicle. The son allegedly moved the shift lever out of "park" without the key in the ignition switch and without the brake pedal pressed. The father and son tried to stop ...

• Toyota Recalls 2016 Tacoma For Knee Airbag Problems 2016 Toyota Tacoma knee airbags may have wrong bolts that could cause the airbags to fail.

  

  Oct 13, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 310 model year 2016 Tacoma trucks to fix problems with the driver's knee airbag. Toyota says the knee airbag is attached to the instrument panel with four bolts, and it's possible the wrong bolts were used during assembly at a California plant. The bolts could loosen over time and cause problems with correctly deploying the knee airbag. Toyota didn't say more about the recall or when it will begin, but the 310 Tacoma owners will be ...

• Mazda Recalls Mazda3 Cars For Gas Tank Fire Risk Owners of 19,000 Mazda3 cars told not to drive the cars until fire risk is eliminated.

  

  Oct 10, 2015 — Mazda has ordered a stop-sale and recall of over 19,000 Mazda3 cars to fix problems that could cause the cars to catch on fire. Mazda3 owners are warned not to drive their cars until repairs are completed. The automaker says 2015-2016 Mazda3 cars have a defect in the gas shut-off valve that can allow fuel from the gas tank to enter the charcoal emissions canister. Mazda didn't explain what is allowing the gas to enter the canister, but if too much gas fills ...

• Land Rover Recalls 6,800 Range Rover Sports Owner manuals for 6,800 Land Rover Range Rover Sports are wrong about airbag lights.

  

  Oct 7, 2015 — Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 6,000 model year 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUVs because the owner manuals have incorrect information. The automaker says the information is incorrect relating to the airbag status light, which is a violation of federal safety standards. The misprinted manuals were discovered during an engineering review of the draft copy of a handbook for the 2016 Range Rover Sport. It was determined the description of how the ...

• GM Recalls 31,600 SUVs For Fiery Windshield Wiper Motors General Motors recalls Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia for flaming wiper motors.

  

  Oct 7, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 31,600 model year 2016 SUVs to fix front windshield wiper motors that can overheat and catch fire. GM says the recalled SUVs include the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia. GM hasn't released many details yet, but is taking the problem seriously because the automaker will arrange to get the SUV to a dealer if it is raining. Further, GM says owners should not drive in the rain or do anything that would cause ...

• Chrysler Orders 3 Recalls, Mostly New Vans With Hoods That Fly Open Fiat Chrysler recalls cars, trucks and vans in three recalls for airbag, hood and stalling.

  

  Oct 6, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 1,600 cars, trucks and vans in three separate recalls for hood, airbag and stalling problems. Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan About 1,624 vans have hoods that could suddenly open while the vans are on the road. Recalled are the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with bolts that can come loose. Chrysler says the bolts attach the hood striker to the hood and those bolts can loosen ...

• Suzuki Recalls SX4 To Replace Power Steering Pumps Over 18,600 Suxuki SX4 cars have power steering pumps that can fail and cause no power steering.

  

  Oct 6, 2015 — Suzuki is recalling over 18,600 SX4 cars to replace the power steering pumps. The automaker says the 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 doesn't have enough clearance between the power steering pump and the steering fluid control valve. The problem can cause the power steering pump to seize and the driver to suddenly lose power steering assist. The process that causes the problem isn't simple. Suzuki says the problem begins after long periods of the car sitting parked in cold ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Mirage and i-MiEV For Airbag Failures Mitsubishi recalls 13,500 cars with electrical problems that cause airbag failures in a crash.

  

  Oct 6, 2015 — Mitsubishi is recalling 13,500 model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles because the airbags may fail to deploy in a crash. Mitsubishi says electrical problems inside the impact sensor for the airbag system can cause the frontal airbags to have a delay in deployment and the side and curtain airbags can completely fail. Mitsubishi says the wrong manufacturing process caused an increase in the electrical resistance inside the impact ...

• Honda Recalls Accord Hybrid For Stalling Threat Honda Accord Hybrids recalled to update software so the cars don't go into electric fail-safe mode.

  

  Oct 6, 2015 — Honda says about 6,786 Honda Accord Hybrid cars have software problems associated with the hybrid battery cell voltage sensor. The 2014-2015 Accord Hybrids may not have enough electrical noise strength in the voltage sensors which can cause the sensors to incorrectly interpret noise from the hybrid battery inverter and motor circuits. The problem can cause the car to switch to fail-safe electric vehicle mode. In that mode the car uses the electric motor for ...

• Honda Recalls Cars With Wheels That Lock Up Honda recalls 143,000 cars with transmission software problems that can cause the wheels to lock.

  

  Oct 3, 2015 — Honda is recalling over 143,000 Civic and Fit cars to fix transmission software problems that can cause the front wheels to lock while driving. Affected cars include the 2014-2015 Honda Civic and 2015 Honda Fit, both which use a continuously variable transmission with software that can damage the transmission drive pulley shaft. In July 2014, Honda learned about a broken drive pulley shaft and a later investigation showed a fatigue fracture and a black stain on ...

• Nissan Versa Coil Spring Problems Cause Recall of 218,000 Cars Nissan recalls Versa after complaints of front coil springs breaking and puncturing tires.

  

  Oct 2, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 218,000 model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa cars following a federal investigation into broken front suspension coil springs . The investigation was opened after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received over 90 complaints about front suspension coil spring fractures in the 2008-2010 Nissan Versa. Nissan told NHTSA the fractured springs didn't pose an unreasonable safety risk because an owner would notice the ...

• Ford Recalls 380,000 Vehicles in 6 Recalls Ford recalls Windstar vans for broken rear axles, more models in five additional recalls.

  

  Sep 30, 2015 — Ford Motor Company is recalling about 380,000 vehicles in six recalls for various safety defects, some which have caused accidents. Ford Windstar Ford says about 342,000 model year 1998-2003 Windstar vans need repaired after reports of a "small number" of accidents caused by rear axles that break. The automaker didn't say what it meant by a "small number" of accidents, but Ford said no injuries have been reported. The 1998-2003 Windstar was recalled in 2010 ...

• Volvo Recalls Cars That Can Shut Off Without Warning Volvo recalls nearly 8,000 cars with starter motor fuses that can blow and cause the cars to die.

  

  Sep 26, 2015 — Volvo is recalling 7,855 cars in the U.S. and 23 cars in Canada to fix fuse problems that cause the cars to die in the middle of traffic. The recalled cars are the 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70 and Volvo S80. All the cars are equipped with 4-cylinder engines with the vehicle identification number codes 26, 40 and 49. The automaker determined the cars can shut off in certain driving situations due to a blown starter motor fuse. The blown fuse will ...

• Hyundai Recalls 570,000 Cars For Risk of Engine Fires and More Hyundai recalls Sonata to prevent engine fires and recalls Accent for brake light switch from hell.

  

  Sep 25, 2015 — Hyundai is recalling about 570,000 cars to prevent engine fires and to once again wrestle with the haunting brake light switch from hell. Hyundai Sonata About 470,000 Hyundai Sonata cars are recalled to prevent possible engine failures or engine fires. The automaker says the 2011-2012 Sonatas are equipped with either a 2-liter or 2.4-liter "Gasoline Direct" injection engines. Hyundai says manufacturing problems could have left metallic debris around the ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer Evolution And Lancer Ralliart Cars Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Ralliart gas tanks can leak from misplaced parking brake cables.

  

  Sep 24, 2015 — Mitsubishi is recalling almost 1,500 model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart cars to keep the gas tanks from catching on fire. In August 2014, Mitsubishi was performing a routine audit and found a car that didn't have enough clearance between the right parking brake cable and the gas tank. An investigation confirmed changes were made to the assembly line in January 2014, and the changes affected Lancer models equipped with ...

• Takata Airbag Recall List Expanded Government updates the Takata airbag recall list to include more vehicles and automakers.

  

  Sep 17, 2015 — The Takata airbag recall list has been updated and expanded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to include two additional automakers and more vehicles. For months it was believed defective Takata airbag inflators could be found in vehicles from 10 automakers, but that number has now grown to 12. The government estimates 19 million vehicles are affected, many of those vehicles with more than one defective Takata airbag inflator. The ...

• Toyota Recalls 423,500 RAV4 SUVs To Fix Windshield Wiper Problems Toyota recalls RAV4 to repair windshield wiper problems caused by water.

  

  Sep 17, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 423,500 RAV4 SUVs to fix windshield wiper problems. The automaker says the recalled vehicles include 421,000 model year 2009-2012 RAV4 and 2,500 model year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV SUVs. Windshield wipers are made for water, but Toyota says in this case water is the enemy of the wipers. Toyota says water dripping onto the windshield wiper link can cause corrosion at the wiper link joint. The result could be a separation of the wiper link from the ...

• Dodge Darts Recalled After Transmissions Magically Shift Into Neutral Over 27,500 Dodge Darts recalled after complaints of transmissions shifting into neutral.

  

  Sep 15, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling an estimated 27,500 model year 2013-2015 Dodge Darts that can shift into neutral and lose their ability to move even though the engine is still running. All the recalled Darts are equipped with dual dry-clutch transmissions. Chrysler says it investigated the matter after receiving warranty claims about transmissions shifting into neutral for no apparent reason. The automaker determined a transmission control module mounting ...

• BMW Recalls Vehicles After Software Bug Kills Parking Lights Over 7,500 BMW vehicles need new software update to kill a bug that shuts off parking lights.

  

  Sep 12, 2015 — BMW is recalling over 7,500 vehicles after a software update was found to cause the amber parking lights to fail. BMW says the recalled vehicles are as follows: 2012-2015 BMW 320i 2012-2015 BMW 320xi 2012-2015 BMW 328i 2012-2015 BMW 328xi 2012-2015 BMW 335i 2012-2015 BMW 335xi 2012-2015 BMW ActiveHybrid3 2014-2015 BMW 328xi Sports Wagon 2014-2015 BMW 328d 2014-2015 BMW 328xd 2014-2015 BMW 328xd Sports Wagon On July ...

• Over 1.6 Million Ram Trucks Recalled in 4 Recalls Fiat Chrysler issues four recalls involving 1.6 million Ram trucks.

  

  Sep 10, 2015 — Ram truck recalls are aplenty today as Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) announced four recalls involving over 1.6 million trucks for various defects. Ram Trucks (Airbag Problems) Over 1.2 million Ram trucks are recalled to make sure the driver's side airbags don't deploy without a crash. Fiat Chrysler says the affected trucks include the 2012-2014 Ram 1500, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. Additionally, included in the recall are the Ram 3500, Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 ...

• GM Recalls Cadillac ATS For Rear Defroster Fire Hazard Over 121,000 Cadillac ATS sedans recalled after fires reported from the rear defroster modules.

  

  Sep 9, 2015 — Owners of the Cadillac ATS sedan may be starting to sweat as General Motors announces another recall of the sports sedans. GM says about 121,000 model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedans need repairs to prevent fires from occurring from the rear-window defrosters. GM has received four confirmed reports of fires that resulted from the rear defroster overheating due to a weak electrical connection in the defroster module. The fires have been reported breaking out ...

• Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls Prius C and 4Runner Toyota 4Runner recalled to prevent burns, Toyota Prius C recalled to fix tire pressure monitoring.

  

  Sep 6, 2015 — Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET), the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota and Scion cars, has announced two recalls involving almost 3,500 vehicles. Most of the recalled vehicles have the possibility of causing burns to anyone standing behind the vehicles. Toyota 4Runner Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling 2,530 model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner SUVs because the exhaust tips could seriously burn anyone reaching into the back of the ...

• Jeep Renegade Recalled To Keep Hackers Away Over 7,800 model year 2015 Jeep Renegade SUVs recalled to update software to keep hackers away.

  

  Sep 5, 2015 — Chrysler is recalling over 7,800 model year 2015 Jeep Renegade SUVs after discovering their radios are vulnerable to hackers. In July 2015, Chrysler recalled 1.4 million cars, trucks and SUVs after two hackers took control of a Jeep Cherokee and sent it off a highway. The July recall saw the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee recalled to prevent hackers from taking control, but there was no mention of the Jeep Renegade needing repairs. That has now changed ...

• Honda Recalls 2015 Honda Fit To Repair Stalling Threat Almost 18,000 model year 2015 Honda Fit cars need the plug top ignition coils fixed.

  

  Sep 3, 2015 — Honda is recalling about 17,800 model year 2015 Honda Fit cars to protect them from unintentionally stalling. The automaker says the problem was discovered through warranty claims outside the U.S. Honda says the plug top ignition coils originally installed on the cars could degrade over time and cause the engines to stall. Although a stalled engine could be trouble on a highway, the automaker says it's unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the ...

• Nissan Recalls 300,000 Cars to Modify Console Plastic Trim Console plastic trim can catch a driver's foot and cause problems reaching the brake pedal.

  

  Sep 3, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 300,000 cars and SUVs in two recalls, almost all related to plastic trim that can catch a driver's shoe. Nissan Versa, Versa Note Following an investigation into problems with plastic trim panel on the center console, Nissan is recalling nearly 299,000 model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedans and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note cars to modify the console trim panel. The investigation was opened after a Nissan Versa owner reported their ...

• Over 206,000 Jeep Cherokees Recalled For Windshield Wiper Problems Static buildup in the Jeep Cherokee can cause the windshield wipers to suddenly fail.

  

  Aug 31, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 206,000 model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUVs to repair windshield wiper problems. Chrysler hasn't released a lot of details but did say an internal investigation discovered static buildup can cause a problem with the windshield wiper control module. The problem occurs when the windshield wipers are turned on during dry conditions and the static can cause the wipers to stop working. Although windshield wipers that fail ...

• Subaru Recalls Legacy and Outback Over Fire Risk Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recalled to fix fire risk from leaking transmission fluid.

  

  Aug 25, 2015 — Subaru is recalling almost 2,900 model year 2015-2016 Legacy 4-door and Outback cars to protect the cars from fires caused by transmission fluid. Subaru says the problem occurred during manufacturing of the propeller shaft that connects to the transmission. The automaker says the seal cap and seal may be deformed inside the propeller shaft yoke, a problem that can cause transmission fluid to leak. This is where the risk of fire enters the picture. Leaking ...

• General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Impala Over Airbag Problems GM recalls 5,500 Chevy Impala cars to repair airbags that can deploy when they shouldn't.

  

  Aug 23, 2015 — General Motors is recalling almost 5,500 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala cars equipped with front vent-heated passenger seats. GM says the cars have a front passenger airbags that can deploy if a child car seat is installed in the passenger seats. The automaker says the Impalas have "automatic occupant sensing" systems with a calibration learning error that can fail to prevent the airbag from deploying with a child in the seat. The system is meant to ...

• Volvo Recalls XC90 Luxury SUVs to Fix Side Airbag Problems Volvo recalls 2016 XC90 to fix airbag problems, second recall of 2016 Volvo XC90 in two months.

  

  Aug 23, 2015 — Volvo is recalling the 2016 Volvo XC90 luxury SUV for the second time in two months, both recalls related to airbag problems. The automaker says almost 4,000 model year 2016 XC90 SUVs have side inflatable curtain airbags that can fail to fully inflate in a crash. The recalled SUVs are equipped with seven seats and have inflatable curtain airbags that can fail to protect passengers in the third row. Volvo says the airbags can fail to deploy in a crash because ...

• Honda HR-V Recalled For Missing Labels Honda recalls almost 12,000 Honda HR-V compact SUVs for missing/wrong tire and emissions labels.

  

  Aug 22, 2015 — Honda is recalling 11,972 model year 2016 HR-V compact SUVs because of missing tire and/or emissions labels. The automaker says the problem occurred during assembly when the labels may not have been affixed or when incorrect labels were applied to the SUVs. The missing tire placard is a violation of federal safety regulations because an owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires. Any over or under inflation of the tires could cause problems ...

• Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs Recalled Again Lower control arm problems cause second recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs.

  

  Aug 21, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost 5,700 trucks and SUVs in two recalls, the majority for the second time to repair lower control arm problems. Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango About 5,485 model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs might have rear lower control arms that received the wrong heat treatment. Chrysler says the problem is bad enough to cause the arms to break and cause a loss of driver control. The automaker recalled the SUVs ...

• General Motors Recalls Cars Second Time To Fix Headlights GM recalls cars and SUVs again after first headlight recall fails to fix the problems.

  

  Aug 18, 2015 — General Motors is recalling about 181,000 cars to repair low-beam headlights that can go out, an expansion of a 2014 recall of 316,000 cars. The expanded recall includes almost 160,000 model year 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix cars in the U.S., and about 21,000 model year 2005 Buick Allure cars in Canada. The original 2014 recall turned out to be a waste of time because GM says those cars will need to be repaired again because the first fix ...

• Ford Recalls 26,400 Ford F-650 and F-750 Trucks Seat belts might not hold passengers in a crash in Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks.

  

  Aug 18, 2015 — Ford Motor Company is known for its trucks, especially larger trucks for the consumer market, but now over 26,000 of those trucks need to come back to dealers for repairs. Ford says the 2011-2013 and 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks are in violation of safety laws because of seat belt anchors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released specific details, but Ford says about 26,400 trucks have seat belts that might not hold occupants in a ...

• Chrysler 200 Recalled To Fix Stalling Engines Chrysler 200 recalled after discovery of damaged electrical connectors that can cause engine stall.

  

  Aug 16, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling about 85,000 model year 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans to fix problems that could cause the engines to stall or the gearshifts to move to neutral. FCA said an internal investigation revealed a problem with some type of electrical connectors that were damaged by the supplier. Chrysler hasn't said much about the recall but did say the problem won't affect the functions of the airbags even though a warning light might illuminate on ...

• GM Recalls 73,000 Chevrolet Cobalt Cars Over Airbag Failures The recalled Chevy Cobalt has a wiring harness that can keep the driver airbag from inflating.

  

  Aug 14, 2015 — General Motors is recalling about 73,000 cars to fix a problem with the airbags that can cause them to fail in a crash. The defect has allegedly caused one crash and injury in a 2010 Chevy Cobalt. GM says about 60,000 model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts are recalled in the U.S. and another 13,000 Cobalts in Canada need repaired. The airbag can fail due to the way a wiring harness is routed in the driver front door. GM says with the Cobalt driver's side window ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 420,000 Cars Because of Long Hair VW recalls vehicles with driver's side airbags that can fail because of long hair invading a spring.

  

  Aug 14, 2015 — Volkswagen is in the midst of a hairy situation with 420,000 vehicles with driver's side airbags that can fail, and VW doesn't currently know how to fix the problem. The automaker is recalling 420,000 model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan, 2010-2013 Eos and Jetta, 2011-2014 Golf and GTI and 2011-2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. The recall follows an investigation opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in March ...

• Nissan Recalls 2016 Maxima To Fix Fuel Sending Units Nissan Maxima recall ordered after engineers discover leaking gas after the sedan was crash tested.

  

  Aug 14, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 6,140 model year 2016 Maxima cars to fix problems with the fuel sending units that can loosen and leak gas. Nissan isn't completely sure of the root cause of the problem but has preliminarily concluded the 2016 Maxima cars have fuel sending units that aren't properly attached to the fuel tanks. The automaker blames the problem on a manufacturing error at the fuel tank supplier. Nissan says the O-ring between the sending unit and fuel tank ...

• Over 193,000 Mazda CX-9 SUVs Recalled After Wheels Fall Off Mazda CX-9 owners say ball joints can break and cause front wheels to detach from the SUVs.

  

  Aug 5, 2015 — Following a federal investigation , Mazda is recalling over 193,000 model year 2007-2014 CX-9 crossover SUVs after owners complained the front wheels could detach from the SUVs. Mazda says it first learned of possible problems in May 2012, when a left-side lower arm ball joint detached. In July 2012, an investigation led Mazda to believe rust on the ball joint caused it to loosen and separate, although the automaker was still unsure of the root cause. Further ...

• Lincoln MKT Livery SUVs Recalled For Wrong Placard Just 91 model year 2015 Lincoln MKT livery SUVs have incorrect seating placards.

  

  Aug 4, 2015 — Ford is recalling 91 model year 2015 Lincoln MKT livery SUVs (business cars for hire) to fix a simple placard concerning the seating configuration. Ford says the 2015 Lincoln MKT livery SUVs were built February 9, 2015, through June 4, 2015. All Ford says is the placard does not agree with the seating configuration, but it's enough to violate federal safety rules. Ford dealers will install any missing components in the 91 cars. CarComplaints.com has ...

• Nissan Recalls Cars With Bad Door Latches Nissan recalls popular cars with door latches that can allow the doors to open while you're driving.

  

  Aug 2, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 6,500 model year 2015 Nissan Rogues, Sentras and Versa Notes to fix doors that can open while the cars are moving. Nissan says a problem at the supplier caused the door latch mounting plates to be manufactured out of specification. The doors could fail to latch because the mechanism which captures the door striker could fail and cause the doors to appear latched and closed when they are not. According to Nissan, the only doors ...

• About 284,000 Dodge Chargers Recalled Over Sensitive Airbags Side airbags in Dodge Chargers can deploy from slamming the doors.

  

  Aug 1, 2015 — Owners of Fiat Chrysler vehicles are quickly learning not to slam the doors on their cars and trucks. Days ago the automaker recalled 1.7 million trucks with airbags that could deploy without a crash . About 667,000 of those trucks have airbags that can deploy just by slamming the doors. Add another 284,000 model year 2011-2014 Dodge Chargers to the list as the automaker says the curse of the sensitive sensors strikes again. Chrysler first learned of the ...

• Audi Recalls SQ5 SUVs That Can Lose Power Steering About 7,000 Audi SQ5 crossover SUVs need their power steering control module software updated.

  

  Jul 31, 2015 — Audi is recalling about 7,000 model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 crossover SUVs to fix problems with the power steering systems. In February 2015, Audi noticed an increase in warranty complaints about the power steering systems that occurred during cold weather. Losing power steering can be very dangerous when traveling at slow speeds or around turns, so Audi says owners should keep watchful eyes on the instrument panel lights. If you notice a power steering light ...

• Cadillac ATS Recalled For Second Time to Fix Sunroof Switches About 83,000 Cadillac ATS sedans recalled (again) to keep sunroofs from accidently closing.

  

  Jul 30, 2015 — General Motors is recalling another 83,000 Cadillac ATS sedans to fix power sunroof problems that caused GM to recall 67,000 of the same cars in February 2015 . It's another example of an automaker recalling cars, making repairs to the cars and complaints keep coming in although the cars were repaired. Once that occurs, a recall of a recall is ordered, which brings us to the Cadillac ATS recall. GM says the 2013-2016 ATS can experience problems with the ...

• Kia Recalls Sorento For Seat Belts That Won't Latch Front passenger seat belt buckles won't latch in the 2016 Kia Sorento.

  

  Jul 29, 2015 — Months after recalling the 2016 Kia Sorento for failing to accelerate , the 2016 Sorento is recalled again, this time to repair seat belt problems. Kia says over 2,500 of the new cars have front passenger seat belt buckle latch assemblies that can block the seat belt from fastening. Kia says the belt can fail to fasten if the front passenger seat belt latch tongue is forced into the seat belt buckle at an extreme angle. The defect was traced to an ...

• Over 30,000 MINI Coopers Recalled To Improve Rear Passenger Protection MINI Coopers recalled for second time after tests show rear passengers aren't protected in a crash.

  

  Jul 29, 2015 — Over 30,000 MINI Cooper compact cars because rear seat passengers might not be protected in a side-impact crash. The recalled cars include the 2014-2015 MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-door and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2-door. In January 2015, MINI Cooper Hardtops were recalled for the identical problem . At the time, MINI had no idea how it would fix the problem, but apparently the "fix" didn't work. In July, the National Highway Traffic ...

• Over 1.7 Million Ram Trucks Recalled For Hyperactive Airbags Ram trucks recalled after front, side and seat airbags deploy without need of a crash.

  

  Jul 25, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 1.7 million trucks in two separate recalls, the majority recalled due to front driver-side airbags that can deploy when they shouldn't. The remaining recalled trucks have other airbags that can also punch you without reason. Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 The recall involves over 1 million model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks equipped with the optional electronic vehicle information ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles After Jeep Hacking Incident Chrysler recalls vehicles to upgrade software after hackers show they can control a Jeep Cherokee.

  

  Jul 24, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.4 million vehicles after one of its vehicles was hacked by two guys in a basement . The hacking attack, planned to show how hackers can take control of a vehicle, was carried out through the wireless network associated with the 8.4-inch touchscreen in a Jeep Cherokee. Although calling it a "recall," owners won't have to worry about a trip to the dealership because the automaker will simply mail a USB drive to each owner. The ...

• Ford Recalls 8,000 Cars That Could Roll Away Ford and Lincoln cars have parking brakes that might not hold the cars on an incline.

  

  Jul 22, 2015 — Ford is recalling about 8,000 cars to fix problems with parking brakes that could allow cars to roll away on an incline. Ford says the recalled cars include the 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Taurus and Flex and the 2015 Lincoln MKS and MKT. The automaker hasn't said much about the recall and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released details, but Ford said the parking brake might not engage completely. Although Ford didn't say why ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 350,000 SUVs Over Loose Engine Covers Chrysler says three incidents and one minor injury caused by loose engine covers in SUVs.

  

  Jul 22, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost 350,000 small SUVs to repair problems with loose engine covers that can dislodge and possibly cause a fire. Chrysler says the 2011-2015 Dodge Journey and Fiat Freemont are involved, with about 144,416 located in the U.S., 43,679 in Canada, 46,231 in Mexico and 115,405 outside those areas. The recall affects only SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines, not vehicles with 6-cylinder engines. Fiat Chrysler discovered the ...

• GM Recalls 10 Chevy Cruze and Chevy Volt Cars Ten, count 'em, 10 Chevy Cruze and Volt cars recalled to replace steering gear assemblies.

  

  Jul 20, 2015 — General Motors is recalling 10 (ten) model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Chevy Volt cars because the tie-rod can separate from the steering gear. GM says the defect was traced to an inner tie-rod not tightened to specification that can allow the tie-rod to separate. A busted tie-rod separated from the steering gear means no steering ability. The recalled Chevrolet Cruze cars were manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and the 2015 ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 43 Cars For Interior Fuse Box Problems Three Mercedes-Benz models might have loose fuses that could cause failures of safety systems.

  

  Jul 20, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling 43 cars because the interior fuse boxes could contain fuses that weren't installed properly. Mercedes says the 2014 CLA 250C, 2014 CLA 250C 4Matic and the 2014 CLA 45 AMG 4Matic cars could lose many features including the windshield wipers, front passenger seat occupancy recognition system and passenger-side airbag warning lights. In addition, the instrument cluster panel could fail and the failure of the passenger airbag equals no ...

• Ford Recalls Transit Vans To Replace Misprinted Seat Belt Label Ford recalls 49 Transit vans to replace dangerous and destructive safety-hazard seat belt labels.

  

  Jul 20, 2015 — Ford is recalling 49 model year 2015 Transit vans because a seat belt label is missing the model and model year printed on the label. Recalls such as these are considered absurd by safety advocates because many vehicles are never recalled because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) doesn't consider certain problems a matter of safety. A good example is a rusted floorboard an automaker would consider a cosmetic issue, not a safety ...

• Honda Recalls 2016 Pilot To Fix Seat Belt Problems 2016 Honda Pilot recalled to repair pinched seat belts that could fail to protect you in a crash.

  

  Jul 16, 2015 — Honda is recalling it's 2016 Honda Pilot to fix problems with seat belts located in the third row seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 1,358 Honda Pilots are involved and Honda says the number is "fewer than 1,700." According to Honda, it's believed only 20 of the SUVs are in the hands of owners, while all unsold SUVs will be repaired before they are shipped. Honda says it discovered the problem in June when it found a pinched and ...

• Ford Edge Water Leaks Will Be Sealed, But Don't Call It A Recall 2015 Ford Edge water leaks will be fixed under customer satisfaction program 15B21.

  

  Jul 16, 2015 — Ford Edge owners who have complained about water leaks in their 2015 Ford Edge SUVs will finally stop needing to wear snorkeling gear to drive. Although not an official recall, Ford has announced "customer satisfaction program 15B21" after owners complained about water seeping through the A-pillar areas. Ford discovered water could enter a metal joint behind the hood hinge and cause water damage in numerous areas, including the carpet, floorboard, dash and ...

• Ferrari Recalls 814 Expensive Cars For Takata Airbag Problems Takata airbags can deploy crooked in Ferrari cars that range in price from $200,000 to $1.5 million.

  

  Jul 16, 2015 — Ferrari is recalling 814 supercars that range in price from $200,000 to $1.5 million each, all because of problems with the driver-side airbags. Over the past year, the airbag company Takata typically comes to mind because of nearly 60 million vehicles recalled worldwide to fix exploding airbags. While it's a different situation, Ferrari says Takata is the company that supplied the airbags involved in this recall. The automaker says the following cars need to ...

• Toyota Recalls 625,000 Prius v Hybrids That Can Stall More software problems cause recall of Toyota Prius v hybrids that can stall without warning.

  

  Jul 15, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 625,000 model year 2012-2014 Prius v hybrid wagons globally because they can stall without warning due to software problems. The same problems caused Toyota to recall over 700,000 Prius vehicles in February 2014 . The Prius v, also called the Prius Plus and Prius Alpha outside the U.S., can go into "safe" mode because transistors could overheat and become damaged. Toyota says the overheating is caused by software settings for the ...

• Subaru Recalls Impreza To Fix Bizarre Airbag Failures Subaru Impreza: Plug in your cell phone and lose your airbags.

  

  Jul 15, 2015 — Following an investigation into passenger airbag problems in the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Subaru is recalling over 32,000 model year 2012 Impreza 4-door cars and station wagons. The investigation was opened after Impreza owners complained about passenger-side airbags turning off even though people were in the seats. Subaru is recalling the cars after finding what can only be described as a strange cause for the airbag failures. The automaker says the airbag ...

• Nissan Recalls 270,000 Cars That Can Suddenly Shut Down Sticky start/stop button can cause Nissan engine to shut down while your driving.

  

  Jul 15, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 270,000 vehicles that could shut down while traveling down the road. Over 14,500 of the vehicles are in the U.S., while the rest are located in other parts of the globe. The recalled U.S. vehicles include the 2014 Nissan Versa, 2013-2014 Cube and 2013-2014 Nissan Juke. Recalled Nissan vehicles outside the U.S. include the 2013-2014 Almera, Note, Leaf, Pulsar, Venucia e30, Serena, March, Micra, Latio, Sunny, Tiida, Sylphy, e-NV200 and ...

• GM Recalls 98,000 Cars For Radio and Seat Belt Problems Radios that drain batteries and seat belts that won't work in a crash cause two GM recalls.

  

  Jul 11, 2015 —  General Motors is recalling about 98,000 cars in two separate recalls, the largest recall due to problems with the radios. Chevrolet Spark / Chevrolet Sonic About 51,000 model year 2015 Chevrolet Sonics and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Sparks are recalled because of software problems connected to the radio and OnStar system. The automaker says software for the radio can freeze in navigation mode for the OnStar system and cause warning chimes to fail. Those chimes ...

• Dodge Challenger Recalled To Replace 'Batwing' Airbag Inflators Chrysler recalls over 88,000 Dodge Challengers to replace metal batwing inflators in Takata airbags.

  

  Jul 11, 2015 — Add the Dodge Challenger to the terribly long list of cars recalled because of explosive Takata airbags. Fiat Chrysler says over 88,000 model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challengers have driver-side front airbags that could explode when the airbags deploy. Joining the list of 34 million vehicles recalled because of Takata-branded airbags, the Dodge Challenger uses batwing-shaped propellant wafers in the metal inflators inside the airbags. Takata says all airbags will ...

• GM Recalls 686,000 Vehicles With Liftgates That Fall On You GM recalls vehicles with power liftgates that fall when you need them to stay open.

  

  Jul 10, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 686,000 vehicles to repair liftgates that can fall when they should stay open. Serious injuries could occur by believing the gas struts will hold the liftgate up and in place just to suddenly have it hit you in the back of your head, or other vital body parts. GM says the recalled vehicles include the following models and years: 2008-2012 Buick Enclave 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2007-2012 GMC Acadia 2007-2010 ...

• Hyundai Recalls Sonata Sedans To Fix Defective Seat Belt Buckles Hyundai recalls 140,000 model year 2015 Sonata sedans with selt belt buckles that fail.

  

  Jul 10, 2015 — It doesn't take long to recall cars when they hit the market, and the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is proof of that. Hyundai is recalling 143,000 of the 2015 Sonatas to fix problems with the seat belt buckles. Hyundai hasn't released many details about the recall, but the problem apparently involves the metal tongue of the front passenger seat belt buckle. A Hyundai representative said the buckle can jam and keep the seat belt from fastening. That means a useless seat ...

• Exploding Airbags Cause Honda to Recall 4.5 Million Vehicles Honda adds to its recalls of Takata airbag inflators, 17 models affected.

  

  Jul 9, 2015 — Airbag manufacturer Takata said it won't create a compensation fund for victims of exploding airbags that send pieces of metal into car occupants. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal had asked for the compensation fund based on what General Motors did after defective ignition switches killed and injured hundreds of people. Although defective Takata airbags have been linked to at least eight deaths and over 100 injuries, Takata says a compensation fund isn't ...

• Hummer Recalls H3 and H3T After 42 Fires Injure 3 People About 197,000 Hummer H3 and H3T SUVs recalled after reports of 42 fires and 3 injuries.

  

  Jul 8, 2015 — General Motors is recalling about 197,000 Hummer SUVs after 42 fires were reported along with three people who were burned by those fires. Hummer H3, Hummer H3T You don't see Hummer in the recall news very often, but this one takes in a large number of SUVs for a dangerous condition. GM says about 197,000 model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T SUVs are at risk of fires. Although no accidents have been blamed on the problem, three people ...

• Land Rover Recalls Range Rovers To Fix Doors That Fly Open Land Rover recalls 66,000 SUVs for doors that fly open and sunroofs that fly away.

  

  Jul 8, 2015 — Land Rover is recalling about 66,000 SUVs in two recalls, both that include things that open when they shouldn't. The largest number of recalled SUVs need repairs to make sure the doors don't fly open while cruising down the highway. Range Rover / Range Rover Sport Land Rover is recalling over 65,000 model year 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport SUVs because the doors can fail to latch in the primary or secondary closed positions. Land ...

• Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Passat To Fix Brake Fluid Leaks VW recalls 62 model year 2015 Passat cars for loose brake lines and leaking brake fluid.

  

  Jul 7, 2015 — Volkswagen is recalling 62 model year 2015 Passat cars to fix problems with brake line connections. VW says the brake line connection at the rear driver-side wheelhouse might not be tight enough. Brake fluid could leak and cause the line to become loose over time. The leak, along with the loose line, could cause reduced braking ability and longer stopping distances. VW said the problem occurred during production when a torque wrench broke and didn't apply ...

• Ford Recalls C-MAX, Escape and Focus For Non-Stop Engines Ford recalls 433,000 cars and SUVs with engines that don't want to shut off.

  

  Jul 2, 2015 — Ford is recalling 433,000 cars and SUVs with engines that keep running even with the vehicles shut off. As with many recalls, you can blame this one on computerized gadgetry gone awry. Ford says the vehicles affected are the 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape cars and SUVs that need an update to the body control module software. The automaker says a problem with the body control module can cause the engine to keep running after the ignition is turned off, even after ...

• Kia Sportage Recalled For Brake Light Switch Problems Over 7,700 Kia Sportage brake light switches will be repaired after hundreds of warranty claims.

  

  Jul 1, 2015 — Kia is recalling over 7,700 model year 2011 Sportage compact SUVs to fix problems with the brake light switches. Kia has experienced problems with brake light switches before, especially in April 2013, when the automaker recalled over 623,000 vehicles for the problem . The difference now is the Sportage recall affects only the brake light functions, whereas the 2013 recall involved switches that caused numerous problems. Kia says the 7,700 Sportage SUVs can ...

• Nissan Recalls Murano and Rogue Select SUVs Nissan recalls over 10,670 SUVs to fix anti-lock braking and tire label problems.

  

  Jul 1, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 10,670 Rogue Select and Murano SUVs in two actions, the vast majority to fix problems with the anti-lock braking systems. Nissan Murano About 10,570 model year 2015 Nissan Murano SUVs are equipped with anti-lock braking system actuators which can malfunction and cause a loss of vehicle control. Nissan says the solenoid valves in the actuators might have contamination that can keep the valves from completely opening or closing. The ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars With Leaking Chain Tensioner Gaskets Mercedes expands 2014 recall of cars with chain tensioner gaskets that can leak oil and cause fires.

  

  Jun 30, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is adding 814 vehicles to a recall that started in December 2014. The original recall involved 4,800 cars that could leak oil from a faulty gasket seal. The expanded recall adds 814 model year 2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 and ML250 BlueTec Mercedes vehicles. The recall was issued after Mercedes-Benz discovered the chain tensioner could leak because the tensioner wasn't torqued properly in the engine block. The automaker ...

• Volvo XC90 Recall: Front Side-Impact Airbags Can Fail Wiring harness routed incorrectly between the front seats and seat frame.

  

  Jun 30, 2015 — Volvo is recalling almost 600 model year 2016 Volvo XC90 SUVs to fix problems with wiring connected to the front side-impact airbags. The 2016 XC90 SUVs might have wiring mistakenly clamped between the back frame of the front seats and the front side-impact airbags. Volvo says the assembly process caused the problem and could lead to damage to the insulation of the wiring. Once the wiring is damaged, a warning light will activate and a message will say: SRS ...

• Jeep and Dodge SUVs Recalled To Repair Suspension Problems Over 7,700 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs recalled, 65 owners warned not to drive.

  

  Jun 30, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 7,700 model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs to repair possible problems with components of the suspension, specifically rear lower control arms that can fracture. Chrysler says sixty-five owners of the recalled SUVs have been warned to stop driving their SUVs until they are repaired. FCA says the Grand Cherokees and Durangos might have suspension components that didn't have the proper heat ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls 535,000 Cars For Sun Visor and Brake Problems Mitsubishi Eclipse has dangerous sun visor problems and issues with the anti-lock brake system.

  

  Jun 26, 2015 — Mitsubishi is recalling about 535,000 vehicles in two separate recalls, one involving sun visor problems and the other recall ordered to fix problems with the anti-lock brake system. Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus About 460,000 model year 2000-2005 Eclipse, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles need a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor. Mitsubishi says the ...

• Mazda Owners Must Have Airbag Inflators Replaced Twice Mazda recalls 445,000 cars to replace the driver airbag inflators, then will have to do it again.

  

  Jun 26, 2015 — If you own a 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 or a 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8, prepare to visit your dealership twice to have the same work performed on the front airbag system. Mazda is recalling 445,000 cars to replace the driver-side frontal airbags. However, Mazda is warning owners just one trip to the dealer won't be enough because the first airbag inflator replacement will only be temporary while the automaker waits for permanent replacement parts. For ...

• Subaru Recalls 72,000 Vehicles To Fix Pre-Collision Systems Five Subaru models might fail to automatically detect objects in the road.

  

  Jun 25, 2015 — Subaru is recalling 72,000 vehicles for software problems, and it will help to be a computer programmer to understand what caused the recall. The automaker names the recalled vehicles as the 2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, XV Crosstrek and the 2016 Subaru WRX. According to Subaru, the vehicles are equipped with the "eyesight driver assist system," and if the switch fails that activates the brake lights, the pre-collision braking component of the driver ...

• Acura MDX Recalled To Replace One Bolt About 106,000 Acura MDX SUVs need the air conditioner clutch drive bolts replaced.

  

  Jun 25, 2015 — Following a trail of warranty claims for air conditioners that stopped working, Acura is recalling 106,000 model year 2014-2015 MDX midsize SUVs. The automaker, after examining the warranty claims, tracked the problem to an air conditioner clutch drive bolt that can loosen or break. If the bolt breaks, the clutch drive pulley can fall away from the SUV and do serious damage to the SUV or other vehicles on the road. However, Acura said it hasn't received any ...

• Jeep Cherokee Recalled For Power Liftgate Module Fire Risk Jeep Cherokees with power liftgates at risk of fire from water entering the control module area.

  

  Jun 24, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 163,000 model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with power liftgates. The automaker says it was notified about a fire in an SUV and opened an investigation that determined water can enter the power liftgate control modules. The water can cause a short-circuit and create a fire hazard, and although the one incident is known, Chrysler is unaware of any accidents or injuries. Over 99,000 of the Cherokees are in the U.S., ...

• Ford Recalls 203,000 Escape SUVs and Transit Connect Vans Ford Recalls 2014 Escape for 8th time, over 30 technical service bulletins issued.

  

  Jun 24, 2015 — Owners of the 2014 Ford Escape must be a little nervous since that SUV has now been recalled eight times since its inception. To make matters worst, the 2014 Ford Escape has over 30 technical service bulletins that have been sent to dealers about numerous problems. The 2014 Escape is recalled this time because of problems with the instrument panel cluster. Also included in the recall is the 2015 Escape and the 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vans. The ...

• Cadillac ATS and CTS Recalled To Make Sure Brakes Work Problem with bracket can cause complete loss of brakes in the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS.

  

  Jun 19, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 2,163 model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS cars that can lose the ability to brake. The defect was traced to a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that controls the brakes. GM was testing a car when the vehicle lost its brakes, other than the emergency brakes. An investigation determined a machine used by the supplier experienced a mechanical failure. If the bracket breaks and the brake pedal is used, the ...

• Dodge Challenger Recalled For One Missing Bolt Worker forgets to install driver's side airbag inflated curtain bolt in the 2015 Dodge Challenger.

  

  Jun 18, 2015 — Dodge is recalling 72 model year 2015 Dodge Challenger cars because of a missing rear bolt on the driver's side airbag inflated curtain (SABIC). The missing rear mounting bolt can affect the deployment of the airbag in a side or rollover crash. Dodge says the problem was caused by a part-time assembly plant worker who didn't know about the rear bolt on the Challenger. The worker had been trained on a machine for the Chrysler 300, not the 2015 Dodge Challenger ...

• VW Tiguan Recalled To Replace Faulty Tire Pressure Labels Tire pressure and weight limit are wrong on the certification labels on the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.

  

  Jun 10, 2015 — Volkswagen is recalling almost 3,000 model year 2015 Tiguan SUVs with labels that list the wrong loading weight and tire pressure details. VW says the problem occurred when the automaker switched to a new computerized system used in the production of the Tiguan. Apparently the tire pressure ratings weren't included in the system, and the weight and loading information were included, but not accurately. The recalled SUVs were built January 22, 2015, to March ...

• Fiat 500e Recalled After Cars Mistakenly Shift Into Neutral Model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500e can shift into neutral when trying to disengage the cruise control.

  

  Jun 9, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling almost 4,000 of its 2013-2015 Fiat 500e cars to fix problems with the cruise control software. The automaker says it opened an investigation after reviewing warranty claims about cars that shifted into neutral while the cruise control was activated. Owners of the Fiat 500e say the cars shift into neutral when attempting to override the cruise control system by pressing the gas pedal. In some cases, trying to override the ...

• GM Recalls 15,000 Cars and Trucks, Some For Third Time GM recalls popular trucks, and then recalls the Chevy Impala for the third time for the same defect.

  

  Jun 6, 2015 — General Motors is recalling about 15,000 vehicles in three separate recalls, the vast majority are trucks called back to fix brake fluid leaks. Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon Over 14,800 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks can lose braking ability due to brake fluid leaking from the front brake calipers. GM says the front calipers can contain tiny air pockets caused by problems during casting of the metal caliper body. Engineers found ...

• Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Vans Recalled Over Fire Risk Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans recalled to fix oil leaks from the chain tensioner gaskets.

  

  Jun 6, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz has expanded a 2014 recall of 8,200 model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans to fix oil leaks around the chain tensioner gasket. The original recall was ordered after the automaker determined the chain tensioner wasn't torqued in the engine block. Further testing found problems in the gasket material tolerances. The latest recall involves over 1,300 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans at risk of catching fire from leaking oil. Additionally, ...

• Canada, Japan and Australia Impacted By Takata Airbags Millions of cars recalled outside the U.S. to fix explosive Takata airbag inflators.

  

  May 30, 2015 — While U.S. consumers have been overwhelmed with recalls involving deadly exploding airbags made by Takata, drivers from other parts of the world are having to cope with the same frustrations. Over 340,000 Honda owners in Japan will have to get their vehicles fixed to replace the Takata airbag inflators, and in some cases, both the front airbags will need to be replaced. Honda has been hit hardest over Takata's failures because the automaker is Takata's number ...

• Lexus NX 200t Recalled Over Stability Problems Lexus NX 200t offers anti-lock braking when you don't need it, 3,000 cars recalled.

  

  May 29, 2015 — Lexus is recalling about 3,000 model year 2015 Lexus NX 200t cars that can have problems with stability control. Lexus says a component inside the anti-lock braking system actuator might have been damaged during assembly. The actuator controls not only the anti-lock braking system, but also the traction control and stability control systems. Lexus says the anti-lock braking system can be activated unnecessarily and cause problems with controlling the car. ...

• Ford Recalls 443,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Cars Ford says most of the recalled cars can lose power steering, a problem that has caused 4 accidents.

  

  May 27, 2015 — Ford is recalling about 443,000 cars for two separate problems, one of those problems the cause of four accidents. Ford Flex, Fusion and Taurus / Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ / Mercury Milan Almost 423,000 of the cars are called back to repair problems that cause a sudden loss of power steering. Four accidents have been linked to the defect, although Ford says it's unaware of any injuries. The recalled cars are the 2011-2013 Ford Taurus and Flex, 2011-2012 Ford ...

• Porsche 918 Spyder Recalled To Fix Wiring Harness Problems Porsche recalls its 918 Spyder to fix radiator fan wiring harness problems in the $850,000 car.

  

  May 22, 2015 — The Porsche 918 Spyder might be able to hit 210 mph, but owners of the $850,000 hybrid car must still cope with ordinary recalls like the rest of humanity. Porsche says 223 cars in the U.S. need to be inspected for problems with a wiring harness. The harness goes to the radiator fan and can be damaged by a carbon-fiber component. Porsche didn't say what that component is. The automaker says the problems affect all 918 Spyders manufactured until the end of ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks That Go Too Fast Ram trucks recalled after the automaker realizes the trucks can travel too fast for the tires.

  

  May 16, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 1,800 trucks and cars in two separate recalls, with the vast majority (1,771) of the dual-wheel trucks recalled because they can go too fast. Ram 4500/5500 The recalled trucks are model year 2014-15 Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cabs equipped with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engines. The trucks are currently adjusted to have a top speed of 106 mph, but Fiat Chrysler says the dual-wheel trucks should only hit a top speed of 87 mph. ...

• Toyota Sienna Recalled By Two Independent Toyota Distributors Toyota Sienna minivan occupants can get beat up by plastic trim when the side curtain airbags deploy

  

  May 16, 2015 — Two independent Toyota distributors have announced recalls of 650 model year 2015 Toyota Sienna minivans because a piece of trim could smack someone in an accident. Gulf States Toyota says it's recalling 387 minivans and Southeast Toyota Distributors says 262 Sienna minivans need repairs to trim related to the entertainment system installation. The minivans are equipped with non-Toyota overhead entertainment accessories that use a clip to secure the trim ...

• Acura MDX and RLX Recalled After Brakes Activate On Their Own Over 19,000 Acura MDX and RLX cars can wrongly sense a forward collision and slam on the brakes.

  

  May 14, 2015 — About 19,500 model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and RLX cars have what so many other recalled cars have today: software problems. The problems are guaranteed to grow larger as cars are turned into self-driving robots. In the Acura recall, the automaker says the software problems are in the "collision mitigation braking system," a system in the Acura MDX and RLX which uses a millimeter wave radar to scan traffic conditions ahead. Acura says the defective system can ...

• General Motors Recalls 523,000 Vehicles To Fix Seat Belts and Seats GM finds trouble with seat belts in 470,000 cars, and seat problems in 53,000 trucks.

  

  May 13, 2015 — General Motors is recalling almost 523,000 cars and trucks in two recalls, both involving parts related to the seats. Chevrolet Malibu The largest of the two recalls will see 470,000 model year 2011-2012 Chevy Malibu cars called back to repair cables associated with the seat belts. GM says the steel cables that hold the front seat belts to the cars can weaken over time from people moving around in the seats. The cables can weaken to the point of breaking, a ...

• Ford Recalls 2015 Ford F-150 Trucks To Fix Loss of Steering Over 12,300 model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks recalled to repair I-shaft assemblies.

  

  May 13, 2015 — For the second time in about two weeks, Ford is recalling its 2015 Ford F-150, in this case a recall of about 12,300 of the popular trucks. Ford says the 2015 Ford F-150 trucks could lose all steering control because an upper I-shaft wasn't riveted properly at the assembly plant. The loose or missing rivets could cause the I-shaft to separate and leave a driver with no warning before the loss of steering control. The F-150 recall involves only certain trucks ...

• Jeep Cherokee Recalled After Side Airbags Mistakenly Deploy More Jeep Cherokees recalled to fix airbag software that senses the SUVs are rolling over.

  

  May 13, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 62,000 SUVs to upgrade airbag software to prevent the side airbags from deploying when you don't need them. The recalled SUVs are 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokees with side-mounted and seat-mounted airbags that can deploy without a crash. Fiat Chrysler says software can mistakenly sense the SUVs are rolling over when they are not. The automaker reports most of the airbag deployments occurred when the Jeeps were off-road and ...

• Over 11.5 Million Vehicles Recalled Due To Explosive Takata Airbag Inflators Honda, Nissan and Toyota recall about 11.5 million vehicles with exploding Takata metal inflators.

  

  May 13, 2015 — Honda, Nissan and Toyota have announced they will recall an additional 11.5 million vehicles worldwide to replace defective airbag inflators made by Takata. Although the root cause hasn't been determined for the exploding airbags, the current consensus is heat and humidity can affected the metal inflators inside the airbags. The airbags use ammonium nitrate as the explosive force behind the deployment of the airbags. Former Takata engineers have accused the ...

• Mitsubishi Recalls 130,000 After Waiting 5 Years Defrosters, headlights, tail lights and windshield wipers all part of the large recall.

  

  May 9, 2015 — Mitsubishi is recalling 130,000 vehicles in two recalls, both occurring about five years after the automaker first learned of the problems. The First Recall The largest of the two recalls involves 77,000 vehicles to replace the blower motor used for the heating and cooling system in the: 2009-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 2010-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2010-2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2009-2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2011 Mitsubishi ...

• Land Rover Recalls LR4 After Numerous Safety Features Fail Land Rover LR4 has software problems that can cause important safety features to fail, all at once.

  

  May 4, 2015 — Land Rover is recalling over 2,600 model year 2015 LR4 vehicles because numerous safety systems could become disabled. Land Rover discovered problems with the software used in the 2015 anti-lock braking system (ABS). Vehicles of today are completely run by computer code and any tiny issues with the code can cause problems throughout the vehicles. In the case of the Land Rover LR4, the ABS software checks the condition of numerous systems each time the vehicle ...

• Chevrolet Malibu Recalled to Fix Shift Selector Problems Chevy Malibu owners won't know when transmission is in the chosen gear.

  

  May 4, 2015 — General Motors is recalling 3,690 model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibus to repair problems with the console shift indicator. GM says the console transmission gear selection indicator can fail to illuminate the selected shift position. If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could select the wrong transmission position other than the position the driver intended. That could come as quite a shock once the gas pedal ...

• Hyundai Recalls 2015 Accent To Protect Small Children Hyundai Accent has problems with front airbags that could deploy when they shouldn't.

  

  May 3, 2015 — Hyundai has recalled about 2,580 model year 2015 Accent cars with problems that can occur in cold weather. Hyundai says the Accent can experience trouble with the occupant detection system used for the front passenger seat. Most people might think an airbag should always deploy in a crash, but that's not the case with child occupants. Hyundai says the occupant classification system can fail to recognize a child car seat and the force of the airbag can cause ...

• Cadillac CTS-V Recalled For Rusted Brake Hose Fittings Cadillac CTS-V recall expanded five years after original brake hose fitting recall.

  

  May 3, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 4,900 older Cadillac CTS-V cars to repair problems with the braking systems. GM says the model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles can suffer from damage caused by road salt in cold-weather areas and cause corrosion to the front brake hose fitting at the caliper. Because GM believes only colder weather areas are affected, the automaker is recalling cars currently registered or originally sold in the following ...

• Ford Fiesta Door Latch Problems Turn Into Huge Recall Ford door latch recall includes 546,000 Ford Fusion, Ford Fiesta and Lincoln MKZ cars.

  

  May 1, 2015 — Ford Fiesta door latch problems have turned into a fiasco as the automaker announced an expansion of a previous Ford Fiesta door latch recall. Ford's problems started in September 2014, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into door latch failures in 205,000 model year 2011-2013 Ford Fiestas. Owners kept complaining about latch failures that caused the doors to fly open while driving. The investigation was ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 59,000 Older Jeeps and Vipers Jeep Wrangler and Liberty SUVs among vehicles that fail to start.

  

  Apr 30, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has announced two recalls totaling about 61,000 vehicles, including popular older Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty SUVs. Jeep Liberty, Wrangler,  Dodge Viper Clutch ignition interlock switch problems have caused Fiat Chrysler to recall almost 59,000 older cars and SUVs equipped with manual transmissions. The problematic vehicles are the 2006 Jeep Liberty and Wrangler SUVs and Dodge Viper cars equipped with manual transmissions. About ...

• Ford Recalls 593,000 Vehicles in 4 Recalls Ford issues four recalls in one day, largest recall involves dangerous steering problems.

  

  Apr 29, 2015 — Ford Motor Company is recalling 593,000 vehicles in four different recalls, the largest that will see 520,000 cars called back to repair dangerous steering problems. Ford Fusion, Edge, Lincoln MKZ About 520,000 model year 2013-15 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Ford Edge cars have steering gear bolts that can break due to corrosion. The broken attachment bolts can cause an immediate loss of power steering and make it a pain to steer at slow speeds or ...

• VW and Audi Recalls Cars Over Sunroof and Fuel Pump Problems Almost 10,000 Volkswagen and Audi cars called back, most for Bosch fuel pump problems.

  

  Apr 26, 2015 — The dreaded Bosch fuel pump curse has hit Volkswagen as the automaker announced over 6,200 cars could die in the middle of the roads. VW says the recalled cars are the 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI and Audi A3. Other car manufacturers ( BMW and Nissan ) have recently issued recalls to replace the same defective Bosch fuel pumps that have problems with the nickel plating inside the pump components. The fuel pumps can become contaminated from the nickel plating and ...

• Ford Recalls 390,000 Cars After 658 Door Latch Complaints Ford Fiesta, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars recalled after doors fly open while the cars were moving.

  

  Apr 24, 2015 — Following an investigation into door latch failures in Ford Fiesta small cars and later expanded to include the Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, Ford is recalling about 390,000 of those cars to replace the door latches. Ford says the affected model years are the 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ. About 336,873 of the recalled cars are in the U.S. and federalized territories, 30,198 are located in Canada and 22,514 in Mexico. The ...

• GM Recalls Older Cars To Fix Fire Risk From Leaking Gaskets Over 1,200 GM cars are called back for gaskets that can leak oil and cause fires.

  

  Apr 24, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 1,200 cars that can catch on fire from a leaking valve cover gasket. GM names the recalled cars as the 2004 Buick Regal, 2003-2004 Chevrolet Impala and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the cars have faulty valve cover gaskets that can leak engine oil which could drip onto the hot exhaust manifold and possibly cause a fire. GM doesn't know when the ...

• Suzuki Recalls 2 Million Cars With Flaming Ignition Switches About 2 million Suzuki cars have ignition switches that can overheat and cause smoke and fires.

  

  Apr 22, 2015 — Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling about 2 million cars to replace ignition switches that can catch on fire. Currently the recall involves cars outside of North America, with the majority of the recalled cars in Japan. Additionally, some of the cars were made by Suzuki for other major automakers. The recall takes in about 1.8 million 1998-2009 Mazda AZ-Wagon, Carol and Laputa cars, the 1998-2009 Chevy Cruze from General Motors and Suzuki models Alto, Swift and ...

• MINI Coopers Recalled To Fix Passenger Airbag Failures Over 91,000 MINI Coopers have problems with sensor mats that cause passenger airbags to fail.

  

  Apr 18, 2015 — It hasn't been a good start in 2015 for BMW's MINI division, and now the trend continues with the recall of 91,800 MINI Coopers for airbag problems. BMW says the recalled cars are the 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S cars and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertibles. The cars have problems with the front passenger-seat occupant detection mats which can cause the front passenger airbags to fail in a crash. The same airbag problems have been a thorn in the side of ...

• smart fortwo Microcars Recalled After Broken Bolts Discovered Broken steering gear bolts can cause steering problems in smart fortwo microcars.

  

  Apr 18, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 5,000 model year 2014-2015 smart fortwo coupes and convertibles, and 2014 fortwo coupe electric and fortwo convertible electric microcars. However, Mercedes says the number of recalled cars could be revised in the coming days. The automaker opened an internal investigation in January 2015, when reports from outside the U.S. suggested steering gear mounting bolts were breaking while driving. The investigation determined at least ...

• Volkswagen Routan Recalled For 3rd Time To Replace Ignition Switches Over 26,000 VW Routan minivans have deadly ignition switches that can accidently shut off.

  

  Apr 16, 2015 — Volkswagen is recalling 20,676 model year 2009-2010 Routan minivans to replace defective ignition switches that can get you killed. VW is warning Routan owners to remove all items from the ignition key, including any key chains and key fobs. As with millions of cars recalled by General Motors and other automakers, Volkswagen says a simple bump in the road can turn off the ignition, which means a dead engine. The sudden loss of engine power, power steering and ...

• Nissan Sentra Airbag Explodes, Nissan Expands Airbag Recall About 45,000 Nissan Sentra sedans are recalled after a passenger airbag exploded in a 2006 Sentra.

  

  Apr 16, 2015 — Nissan is expanding a Takata airbag recall after reports a driver of a 2006 Nissan Sentra suffered injuries when the passenger airbag exploded. Sabra Wilson, 20, said she was involved in a minor accident near New Orleans on March 21 when the passenger airbag exploded even though no one was in the passenger seat. Wilson allegedly suffered hearing loss, cuts and burns from shrapnel flying from the metal inflator located inside the Takata airbag. In November ...

• Scion tC Release Series 9 Cars Recalled To Fix Rear Suspensions 2015 Scion tC Release Series 9 cars with loose nuts and bolts in rear suspensions need repaired.

  

  Apr 15, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 114 model year 2015 Scion tC Release Series 9 cars to fix problems with the rear suspensions. Toyota says two facilities didn't do their jobs correctly and failed to tighten bolts and nuts in the rear suspensions. Those bolts and nuts are attached to the rear suspension arms and should have been properly secured before delivery to dealers. The automaker says the loose bolts and nuts could cause the rear suspension arms to detach, which ...

• Recalled: Dodge Viper Door Handles Lose Their Bite Dodge Viper SRT recalled after reports of doors opening while cruising down the road.

  

  Apr 11, 2015 — The Dodge Viper SRT is known for grabbing the road and not letting go, but it looks like some of those cars have door latches that let go when they shouldn't. Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1,762 model year 2013-14 Dodge Viper SRT cars because the doors can fly open while driving. The problem was discovered after Dodge received three warranty claims that said the doors came open while traveling at slow speeds. Dodge engineers investigated those reports as well as ...

• BMW Recalls 70,000 Cars To Fix Bosch Fuel Pump Failures Defective Bosch fuel pumps cause BMW to recall many 2014-2015 models.

  

  Apr 10, 2015 — BMW is recalling over 70,000 cars worldwide for problems with the Bosch fuel pumps, the fuel pumps that just caused Nissan to recall 95,000 crossover SUVs . BMW says a long list of model year 2014-2015 vehicles are affected by the fuel pump recall. 2014 BMW 228i Coupe 2014 BMW M235i Coupe 2014 BMW 320i 2014 BMW 320xi 2014 BMW 328i 2014 BMW 328xi 2014 BMW 335i 2014 BMW 335xi 2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 2014 BMW 328xi Sports ...

• Chrysler Recalls FIAT 500e Cars That Can Suddenly Shut Down Over 5,600 FIAT 500e cars have software errors that cause problems with the high-voltage batteries.

  

  Apr 10, 2015 — Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 5,660 model year 2013-2015 FIAT 500e (electric) cars that can shut down due to software problems. The problem is software incompatibility between the electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) and the battery pack control module. If the module places the battery in "limp home mode," there shouldn't be requests to accept regenerative current to the battery. However, the incompatibility of the software causes the EVCU to not recognize ...

• Nissan Rogue Recalled To Fix Fuel Pump Failures Over 95,000 Nissan Rogues have fuel pumps that can leave you stranded.

  

  Apr 9, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 95,000 model year 2014 Nissan Rogues to fix problems that cause fuel pump failures. Over 76,242 of the recalled SUVs are in the U.S. and about 18,700 are in Canada. Nissan says nickel-plated particles can detach from the fuel pump's cover and move into a space between the impeller and the pump cover. The particles are enough to stop the impeller from rotating and cause the engine to fail to start. If particles interfere with the pump ...

• BMW Recalls Over 2,000 Cars To Fix Airbag Problems BMW recalls X5 and other models to fix airbag problems that can leave occupants unprotected.

  

  Mar 31, 2015 — BMW has announced two recalls of over 2,000 vehicles for defects related to the airbag systems. BMW 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible and 435i xDrive Convertible The largest of the two recalls takes in over 2,000 cars with driver-side frontal airbags that might not deploy correctly to protect the driver. BMW says the 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible and 435i xDrive Convertible cars have programming ...

• GM Recalls Chevy Trax and Buick Encore to Repair Power Steering Problems GM says steering column housings need to be replaced in the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore.

  

  Mar 30, 2015 — General Motors is recalling almost 2,300 new cars to repair problems with the electric power steering. GM says the 2015 Buick Encore and 2015 Chevrolet Trax models have steering column assembly housings that can rub against the power steering circuit board. That can wear down the circuit board and cause a sudden loss of power steering. The defect was traced to Nexteer, the Chinese supplier of the power steering column assembly. Four machines produced the ...

• Ford Recalls 221,000 Vehicles in Three Recalls Ford Explorers, ambulances, police vehicles, limos, hearses, these recalls have it all.

  

  Mar 25, 2015 — Ford has announced three recalls that affect over 221,000 vehicles, most of those the Ford Explorer and police vehicles. Ford Explorer and Ford Police Interceptor About 213,000 model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer and Ford police interceptor utility vehicles are recalled because the doors can open in a side-impact crash. Ford says the problem was traced to a spring that controls the interior door handles. The automaker says the spring can move out of its ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars To Fix Tail Lights and Gas Leaks Mercedes-Benz recalls 33,000 cars after finding problems with software, loose plates and wiring.

  

  Mar 24, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz has announced two recalls that will see over 33,000 vehicles called back to shops for repairs. The largest of the two recalls involves 30,141 cars that can suffer LED tail light failures. Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, CLS 63, CLS 63P Mercedes-Benz says over 30,000 cars have LED tail lights that may not illuminate on the sides, a violation of U.S. federal safety standards. The automaker says the affected ...

• Chevy Malibu Recalled To Fix Sensitive Sunroof Switch Sunroof switch too sensitive, causes sunroof to mistakenly open and close in Chevrolet Malibu.

  

  Mar 24, 2015 — A month after General Motors recalled 67,000 Cadillac ATS sedans to repair sunroofs with way-too-touchy switches, GM is playing the same song with 92,000 Chevy Malibu sedans. The recall covers 2013-2015 Malibu sedans with sunroofs that can close or open too easily from simply brushing against the switch. The switch is mounted on the roof and isn't completely recessed into the structure. According to federal safety standards, the sunroof switch should activate ...

• Honda Recalls Accord, Civic and Pilot To Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Over 104,000 Honda vehicles need the driver's side airbag inflators replaced before they explode.

  

  Mar 18, 2015 — Add another 104,000 older-model Honda vehicles to the millions of recalled Honda vehicles with exploding airbags manufactured by Takata. Honda says the 2001 Accord, 2004 Civic and 2008 Honda Pilot need the driver-side front airbag inflators replaced. Those metal inflators have caused millions of cars to be recalled by about 10 manufacturers after reports the airbags were exploding. Airbag manufacturer Takata is still trying to find the root cause of why the ...

• Chevy Volt Recalled After Carbon Monoxide Sickens People Chevrolet Volt needs software update so the cars don't idle too long while unoccupied.

  

  Mar 14, 2015 — In what might be one of the most unusual recalls ever, General Motors is recalling 64,000 model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt hybrid cars because they were apparently working as designed. In this recall, it seems it's the owners with problems, not the hybrid cars. GM says two people have suffered from non-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning because the cars weren't turned off before drivers exited the cars. The Chevy Volt makes no engine noise when the car is ...

• Kia Recalls Soul and Soul Electric Cars For Gas Pedals That Break Almost 209,000 Kia Soul cars recalled after warranty claims about broken gas pedals.

  

  Mar 13, 2015 — Kia is recalling almost 209,000 model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric cars because the gas pedals can break. Kia first noticed the problem in October 2014, when warranty claims concerning gas pedals indicated the gas pedals fractured. An inspection of the gas pedals showed the breaks occurring in different locations, which caused Kia to open an internal investigation. With help from the gas pedal supplier, Kia concluded the pedal can break due to ...

• Toyota Recalls Vehicles For Power Steering and 'Neutral' Problems Over 112,000 RAV4s, Camrys, Highlanders and the discontinued RAV4 EV SUVs need repaired.

  

  Mar 11, 2015 — Toyota is recalling over 112,000 vehicles in two separate recalls, one for vehicles that won't move forward and another recall to fix power steering problems. Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid and RAV4 The largest recall involves 110,000 model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid and 2014-2015 RAV4 SUVs. Toyota says a power steering circuit board might have been damaged at the factory. The automaker says the ...

• Chevrolet Cruze Recalled For Parking Brake Failures GM says Chevrolet Cruze parking brake cables can come loose because of loose bolts.

  

  Mar 10, 2015 — General Motors is recalling over 1,700 model year 2015 Chevy Cruze cars to repair problems that could cause the parking brake to fail. GM says the Chevrolet Cruze has rear parking brake cable brackets that might be loose because of problems at the factory. The cable brackets use bolts to keep the brackets in place which keep the parking brake cables in place. GM says the bolts could loosen and cause the brackets to loosen, which loosens the parking brake ...

• Honda Recalls Accord and CR-V to Replace Engine Short Blocks Manufacturing error can cause engine stall in the 4-cylinder Honda Accord and the 2015 Honda CR-V.

  

  Mar 9, 2015 — Honda is recalling 137 model-year 2014-2015 Accord 4-cylinder and 2015 CR-V vehicles because of a manufacturing error that can cause serious engine problems. Honda says the automated system that built the engine might not have verified the connecting rod bolt was tightened properly. A loose rod bolt can cause engine damage and cause the engine to stall without any warning. The automaker says a review of a warranty claim led to the discovery of the defect but ...

• Nissan Recalls 625,000 Altimas With Hoods That Could Fly Open Nissan Altima recalled for second time to make sure engine hoods stay closed while driving.

  

  Mar 6, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 625,000 model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima cars because the hoods could open while driving. Nissan blames the problem on a secondary hood latch that can stick and stay unlatched when the hood is closed. The hood could fly open unannounced if the primary latch is released by mistake while the secondary latch is broken. Nissan says the recalled Altimas were manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. This same defect caused Nissan to ...

• Hyundai Genesis Recalled To Fix Gear Selector Problems Over 24,000 Hyundai Genesis cars can make you think you're in 'drive' when you're in 'reverse'

  

  Mar 6, 2015 — Hyundai is recalling over 24,000 model year 2015 Genesis cars because the wrong gear could show on the instrument panel gear selector. It wouldn't be a pretty sight to hit the gas pedal with the gear selector showing "Drive" when in fact the transmission is really in "Reverse." Hyundai says a bad seal in the rear light assembly can allow water to enter and cause problems with a switch. The malfunctioning switch can cause various things to happen. First, the ...

• Chrysler Recalls 700,000 Minivans and SUVs To Replace Ignition Switches Chrysler recalls Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan and Town & Country to replace ignition switches.

  

  Mar 6, 2015 — Faulty ignition switches are causing Fiat Chrysler to recall over 700,000 minivans and crossover SUVs, some for the second time for the same problem. Fiat Chrysler names the recalled vehicles as the 2008-2010 Dodge Journey, Chrysler Town and Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. As with previous ignition switch recalls, Fiat Chrysler wants owners to use only the key to start the vehicles. No key rings, key chains, key fobs or anything else should be attached to ...

• Toyota Yaris Recalled in Puerto Rico to Fix Headliner Problems Over 16,000 Toyota Yaris cars recalled in Puerto Rico, second Yaris recall in three weeks.

  

  Mar 5, 2015 — If you know someone in Puerto Rico who owns a 2012-2015 Toyota Yaris, you might want to contact them and tell them to watch their head while driving, along with watching the headliner of the Yaris. Toyota is recalling 16,600 of those hatchbacks in Puerto Rico because the wrong headliners were installed in the cars. Toyota hasn't said what could happen with the wrong headliners other than they don't meet federal safety standards and could cause problems in a ...

• Land Rover Recalls Range Rovers With Wheels That Can Fall Off Loose lug nuts to blame for recall of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and LR4.

  

  Mar 4, 2015 — For the fifth time in less than a month, Land Rover is recalling its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs. The automaker says 28 model year 2015 Range Rover , Range Rover Sport  and  LR4 SUVs have wheels that could possibly fall off the vehicles. Land Rover says the lug nuts could crack and become loose, which completely defeats the purpose of the lug nuts. At least the problem affects only 28 SUVs, all built between January 6, 2015, to January 23, ...

• Dodge Recalls Charger and Challenger Over Risk of Fire Dodge Charger SRT and Dodge Challenger SRT have hose seals that can leak gas.

  

  Mar 2, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling over 2,200 cars over the risk of fire from leaking gas hose seals. FCA says the recalled cars are the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT cars equipped with 6.2-liter V-8 engines. The automaker said hose seals of the fuel delivery system can leak and cause gas to enter areas it was never meant to enter. Any fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire, but FCA said it is unaware of any accidents, ...

• Hyundai Recalls 205,000 Elantra Cars That Lose Power Steering Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Touring cars have problems with the power steering control units.

  

  Mar 1, 2015 — About 205,000 Hyundai Elantra cars are called back because of problems with the power steering. The recalled cars are the 2008-2010 Elantra and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring that can lose power steering at any speed while driving. Hyundai says the electronic power steering control unit can wrongly sense a problem in the steering input signals and cause a loss of power steering. Losing power steering while traveling at highway speeds can be a shock, but typically ...

• Kia Recalls Sorento After Reports of Cars Failing to Accelerate Model year 2016 Kia Sorentos have engines that are forced to idle and then fail to accelerate.

  

  Mar 1, 2015 — Kia Motors is recalling over 12,300 model year 2016 Sorento cars that can fail to accelerate. Kia discovered the defect during an inspection during the final assembly of two Sorentos that had their check engine lights illuminated. A supplier investigated what was causing the lights to stay on and found a soldering problem with the capacitor circuit board in the gas pedal assembly. The bad soldering job caused problems with a sensor that could prevent the cars ...

• Jaguar XF Recalled To Fix Fuel Pumps That Cause Engine Stall Jaguar says modules inside fuel pumps can overheat and cause the pumps to fail.

  

  Mar 1, 2015 — Jaguar is recalling 355 model year 2013 XF luxury cars because the fuel pumps could shut down and cause the cars to stall. Jaguar says the XF has a fuel pump inside the gas tank that is controlled by an engine control module through a fuel pump module. Engineers found electrical current through the fuel pump could reach 185 amps even though the design specifications call for only 30 amps of current. Overheating can occur and cause the fuel pump to fail, ...

• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 467,000 SUVs To Fix Engine Stall Faulty fuel pump relays in totally intergrated power modules cause SUVs to stall or fail to start.

  

  Feb 28, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling over 467,000 SUVs because of fuel pump relay problems that could cause the SUVs to fail to start or could cause engine stall. FCA says 2012-2013 Dodge Durangos located worldwide and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees located outside North America need new fuel pump relay circuits. Those circuits are located inside the totally integrated power modules (TIPM) which have caused a previous recall of Durango and Grand Cherokee SUVs . The ...

• Chevy Impala Recalled To Fix Brakes With Minds of Their Own Chevrolet Impala recalled for second time to repair brake pads that stick to the rotors.

  

  Feb 28, 2015 — General Motors is recalling almost 1,200 model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala cars because the brake pads can fail to release from the rotors. The Impala recall is an extension of a recall first ordered in September 2014 . The previous recall involved 133,000 model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impalas that could stop in the road as if an owner slammed on the brakes. The 2014 recall was preceded by a federal investigation after the owner of ...

• Over 25,000 Chrysler 200 Cars Might Need Transmissions Replaced Model year 2015 Chrysler 200s can roll away even if the gear shifter says the car is in park.

  

  Feb 26, 2015 — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 25,700 model year 2015 Chrysler 200 cars equipped with 9-speed transmissions. Fiat Chrysler says in September 2014, a 2015 Chrysler 200 transmission was returned from a car that moved even though the car was in "park." The automaker determined contamination that prevented the engagement of the park pawl to the park guide. Following two more transmissions that were returned after the cars moved while in park, Fiat Chrysler found ...

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans Recalled To Fix Door Problems Mercedes-Benz 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans have doors that might not open after a crash.

  

  Feb 25, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is recalling over 5,500 model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because the doors might be extremely tough to open after a frontal crash. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter says the problem started with the introduction of the OM651 four-cylinder diesel engine when an abutting wedge had to be added at the B-pillar. The wedge had to be added to meet requirements concerning the ability to open the doors after a severe frontal crash. Apparently, ...

• Cadillac ATS Recalled For Touchy-Feely Sunroof Switch Sensitive sunroof switch recalled in 67,000 model year 2013-2015 Cadillac ATS sedans.

  

  Feb 24, 2015 — Although information is scant, General Motors has announced a recall of 67,000 model year 2013-2015 Cadillac ATS sedans to fix a very sensitive sunroof switch. GM says the power sunroof switch is so sensitive that barely touching the switch can cause the sunroof to open or close. The switch isn't recessed into the car and a small touch of the switch can activate the sunroof. Federal safety standards dictate how sensitive the switch should be so the sunroof ...

• Ford Recalls F-250 and F-350 Trucks With Replacement Steering Gears Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks have steering gear bolts that can break.

  

  Feb 24, 2015 — Ford is recalling 538 model year 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks that had their steering gears replaced. The automaker says the steering gear mounting flange wasn't installed correctly against the frame of the truck. The misplaced mounting flange can cause the steering gear bolts to weaken or break over time. While broken bolts can cause serious steering problems, Ford say it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 147,000 Vehicles With Loose Seals Mercedes-Benz recalls cars with loose rubber seals that can melt and catch fire.

  

  Feb 22, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 147,000 vehicles with loose rubber seals that could cause a fire. Mercedes says the recalled vehicles include the: 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sedan 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Station Wagon 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid Sedan 2013-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic Sedan 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 ...

• Land Rover Recalls Range Rover To Fix Faulty Airbag System Over 62,000 Land Rover Range Rovers can't decide if the airbags should deploy in a crash.

  

  Feb 22, 2015 — Two weeks after recalling 100,000 Range Rover SUVs , Jaguar Land Rover is recalling almost 62,000 Range Rovers because of front passenger airbag problems. Land Rover says the recalled SUVs are the 2013-2015 Range Rover and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport with faulty occupant classification systems. Land Rover says the system can't tell the difference if a child or a small adult is sitting in the front passenger seat. Airbag systems are complicated in the fact ...

• Toyota Recalls Tacoma and Yaris In Two Actions Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has placard problems, Yaris has bad bolts on rear axle bearing.

  

  Feb 17, 2015 — Toyota has ordered two recalls involving 250 vehicles, 20 of those located only in Puerto Rico. Toyota says those 20 vehicles are the 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro pickup trucks that have the wrong tire size and air pressure information. The automaker says dealers in Puerto Rico received the trucks directly from Toyota, but a manufacturing error caused the wrong B-pillar tire placard to be used in the trucks. The remaining recalled 230 cars are model year 2015 Toyota ...

• GM Expands Power Steering Recall in Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 Previous power steering recall of 1.3 million cars expanded to replace torque sensor assemblies.

  

  Feb 14, 2015 — Almost a year after General Motors recalled 1.3 million vehicles for power steering problems , the automaker announced an expansion of that recall to include an additional 69,000 cars. The newest recall involves the 2006-2007 Chevy Malibu / Malibu Maxx and the 2006-2007 Pontiac G6. GM says the cars can experience a sudden loss of power steering at any driving speed. A driver would still have the ability to turn the wheel but it won't be easy, and it will make ...

• Nissan Steering Problems Cause Recall of 17,000 Vehicles Nissan and Infiniti cars have steering column problems that can make the steering wheel useless.

  

  Feb 11, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 17,000 vehicles because problems with the steering column can make the steering wheel useless. If the steering wheel doesn't completely fail, it could still have so much play in it you'll stay busy trying to keep the car between the lines. Nissan names the recalled vehicles as the 2008 Infiniti EX35, 2009 Nissan GT-R and the 2009 Infiniti FX35/FX45. Nissan says a manufacturing problem at the supplier caused problems with the outer tube on ...

• BMW 'N63 Customer Care Package' NOT A Recall The BMW 'N63 Customer Care Package' is the recall that never was.

  

  Feb 7, 2015 — Don't call it a recall because BMW sure isn't, but the automaker has agreed to perform free repairs on cars with the N63 engine. Calling it the "N63 Customer Care Package," BMW bulletin B001314, the automaker will inspect, and if needed, replace the following parts: Fuel injectors Battery Low pressure fuel sensor Engine vacuum pump Crankcase vent lines Mass air flow sensors BMW is also changing the service schedule from 2 years/15,000 ...

• Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 104,000 Range Rover and XK Vehicles Loss of braking ability and parking lights cause Jaguar Land Rover to order three recalls.

  

  Feb 7, 2015 — Jaguar Land Rover has announced three recalls involving about 104,000 vehicles, which is a large number of vehicles for Jaguar. Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Jaguar Land Rover is recalling almost 25,000 model year 2013-2014 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles over braking problems. Land Rover says the brake vacuum hose might be routed incorrectly which could cause a hole to appear in the hose. It could be real trouble stopping the Range Rover if ...

• MINI Cooper Hardtops Recalled To Replace Wrong Tire Placards Over 13,000 newer MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door cars have the wrong gross weight stickers.

  

  Feb 5, 2015 — The 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door is recalled again, this time for tire placards that contain incorrect information about the maximum weight capacity. MINI says over 13,100 of the cars have the wrong stickers that indicate a tire pressure that is too low, meaning it would be easy to overload the cars. In November 2014, MINI engineers took a look at the chassis dynamics in the 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door. Engineers realized the weight ...

• Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled To Fix Bad Weld That Affects Steering Control Toyota FJ Cruiser needs bad weld repaired to make sure owners can steer the vehicles.

  

  Feb 5, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 120 FJ Cruiser vehicles because a bad weld could cause a loss of steering control. Toyota says the 2014 FJ Cruiser might have an intermediate shaft with a bad weld where the steering wheel and gear box connect. A loss of steering control could occur if the weld fails to hold. Although it can be a dangerous situation, Toyota is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the bad weld. Toyota hasn't release additional information and the ...

• Chevy Corvette Recalled To Repair Rear Suspension Problems Ball joint problems in the Chevy Corvette can cause metallic sounds and a loss of control.

  

  Feb 3, 2015 — General Motors is recalling just 43 new 2015 Chevy Corvettes for a dangerous condition where a driver could lose control due to a rear suspension problem. GM says the new Corvettes have a toe link outer ball joint that may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. A driver will likely hear metallic sounds when hitting bumps in the road. A loose toe link on the rear suspension is one thing, but it will be a real problem if the toe link completely ...

• Toyota Recalls Avalon For Subwoofer Speakers That Can Catch Fire Rear subwoofers can short-circuit and catch fire in 52,000 Toyota Avalons

  

  Feb 3, 2015 — Toyota is recalling 52,000 model year 2011-2012 Avalon sedans because the speaker system could potentially cause a fire, although not from playing music loudly. Toyota says the problem is the subwoofer wires inside the trunk. The automaker says anything in the trunk could move around and hit the subwoofer wires and move the wires out of their normal position. If even one of these wires contacts the metal frame of the subwoofer, a short-circuit could occur and ...

• VW Recalls Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI and Beetle To Fix Gas Leaks VW recalls 45,000 cars after supplier discovers faulty soldering that allows gas to leak.

  

  Feb 2, 2015 — After recalling 26,000 Audi cars for gas odors entering the engine compartment due to gas leaks, Volkswagen is recalling another 45,000 cars for the same problems. VW says the recalled cars are the 2014-2015 VW Jetta, 2014-2015 Passat, 2015 Golf and GTI  and the 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible. VW says a supplier applied a faulty solder to the sealing cap at the fuel rail. The bad solder joint can start leaking and allow gas to enter the engine ...

• Jeep Cherokees Recalled After Airbags Deploy Without a Crash Jeep Cherokee recalled to fix side-curtain / seat-mounted airbag system that wrongly senses a crash.

  

  Feb 2, 2015 — Days after recalling 753,000 older vehicles for the second time to fix airbags that deploy for no reason, FCA US (formerly Chrysler) has announced a separate recall of 228,000 newer Jeep Cherokees to fix airbags that deploy when they shouldn't. However, this recall involves a different defect compared to the problems that caused the previous airbag recall. Jeep says model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokees have side-curtain airbags and seat-mounted airbags that can ...

• Ford Recalls 221,000 Vehicles To Repair Door Handles and Seat Belts Pesky springs and fasteners need repaired in the Ford Taurus, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKS.

  

  Feb 1, 2015 — Ford is recalling 221,000 vehicles to repair problems with the door handles and seat belts. Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor Ford is recalling 205,000 vehicles to repair springs that control the inside door handles. The automaker says the spring can move out of position and cause the door to unlatch in a side-impact crash. The recall involves the 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans with the following ...

• Nissan Recalls 639,000 Pathfinders, Rogues and Infiniti QX60 Vehicles Nissan Pathfinder, Rogue and Infiniti vehicles recalled for second time in two weeks.

  

  Jan 31, 2015 — Nissan is recalling over 639,000 vehicles, some the same models that were recalled less than two weeks ago. Nissan Rogue / Nissan Rogue Select The largest recall involves almost 469,000 Rogues to fix problems that could cause a fire. The affected vehicles are the 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue and the 2014 Nissan Rogue Select. Nissan says water can seep through the driver-side floor carpet and enter a harness connector. That can cause an electrical short which can ...

• Over 2.1 Million Cars with Defective Airbags Recalled Again The original airbag "fix" didn't work, now owners need to wait for the newest repair.

  

  Jan 31, 2015 — Over 2.1 million vehicles are being recalled again in another airbag disaster. The vehicles have all been previously recalled for a problem where the airbags would deploy even without a crash. Roughly half of the vehicles are also involved in a different Takata recall that shoots shrapnel into the cabin when the airbags explode. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the original fix is ineffective since about 40 of the vehicles have ...

• GM Recalls Cars With Cracked Goodyear Tire Treads Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia need Goodyear tires replaced due to cracked treads.

  

  Jan 30, 2015 — After ordering its dealers to stop selling the 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, General Motors has ordered a recall of those cars to replace cracked Goodyear tires. GM didn't say how many vehicles are recalled, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the total number of tires is 48,512. Goodyear found the problem on January 8, 2015, during routine endurance testing of the Fortera HL P255/65R18 109S tires. Inspectors saw ...

• Porsche Recalls Cayenne S and Panamera S Hybrids Over Fire Dangers Porsche recalls hybrid cars after reports of gas odors caused by leaking fuel injectors.

  

  Jan 29, 2015 — Porsche is recalling almost 1,400 model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and Panamera S Hybrid cars that could catch on fire. The automaker says it's possible a fuel odor could invade the car because of a gas leak from the fuel injection system. Leaking gas means a possibility of fire. Porsche says it fixed the problem during production in 2012, but the automaker didn't say why they waited so long to recall the cars that haven't been fixed. The recalled ...

• Audi Recalls 26,000 Cars With Fuel Injectors That Leak Audi and VW recall six models to repair gas leaks that occur at the fuel injector valves.

  

  Jan 26, 2015 — Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 26,000 vehicles that could catch fire because of a fuel leak. The recalled models are the 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, the 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid and the 2012-2013 Audi A7. The first customer complaints were recorded in August 2013, when Audi and VW owners said there was a strong smell of fuel coming from the engine compartments. Field investigators checked the engines and related parts but found no problems. ...

• Kia Forte Recalled For Cooling Fan Resistors That Can Burn Almost 87,000 Kia Forte sedans recalled to fix cooling fan resistors that can overheat and burn.

  

  Jan 24, 2015 — The 2014 Kia Forte has a potentially serious problem that has caused a recall of almost 87,000 of those cars for a risk of fire. Kia says the 2014 Forte has a cooling fan resistor that can overheat and melt, leading to an increased risk of fire. The automaker says it fixed the problem on unsold cars when it changed the specifications of the resistor and increased the clearance between the cooling fan and shroud. For those 87,000 Kia Forte cars that need ...

• Nissan Recalls 3 Models For Braking and Steering Problems Nissan Pathfinder, Rogue and Infiniti QX60 have brake calipers that can detach.

  

  Jan 22, 2015 — Nissan is recalling almost 900 newer vehicles because of braking and steering problems. Nissan names the vehicles as the 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 and the 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue. The automaker blames the problems on front wheel hub assembly fasteners that might not have been properly torqued during the assembly process. Loose fasteners can cause the brake caliper to separate from the wheel assembly. If that happens, expect serious ...

• Southeast Toyota Distributors Recall 5,000 Toyota and Scion Vehicles Toyota and Scion vehicles have running boards that might fall off.

  

  Jan 21, 2015 — Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling over 5,000 vehicles to repair two separate defects. Southeast Toyota Distributors is the world's largest independent distributor of Toyota and Scion vehicles. As such, the company is treated by the government similar to Toyota when vehicles need to be recalled. Southeast Toyota says almost 4,000 model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles have running boards ...

• Toyota Prius V Recalled To Repair Airbag Problems Toyota recalls Prius V to repair passenger airbags that can fail to deploy in a crash.

  

  Jan 17, 2015 — About 5,000 Toyota Prius V hybrid cars are recalled because the passenger seat airbags can fail in a crash. Toyota says the affected cars are the 2014-2015 Prius V cars equipped with an occupant classification system which tells the airbag whether to deploy or not in a crash, all based on the weight of the person sitting in the seat. Toyota says a manufacturing error caused the occupant classification systems to be incorrectly calibrated. The error could ...

• Cadillac SRX Recalled To Repair Detachable Driver Seats Cadillac says 3,100 SRX cars over fears the driver's seat could detach from the car in a crash.

  

  Jan 10, 2015 — General Motors is recalling it's 2015 Cadillac SRX to fix seats that can detach in a crash. GM says over 3,100 of the cars might have been built with the wrong driver's seat track bracket, which means the seat might be loose from the seat track. Taking a sharp turn, making an unexpected stop or a crash could cause the seat to detach and make a mess of the driver. GM says the specific area of concern is the front outboard seat bracket and the hooks that hold the ...

• Subaru Re-Recalls Cars To Fix Rusted Brake Lines Subaru recalls 199,000 cars to fix rusted brake lines that were supposed to be fixed months ago.

  

  Jan 8, 2015 — Subaru is recalling almost 199,000 vehicles for the second time because the first recall didn't quite work out. And that previous recall included vehicles that had already been recalled for the exact same problem. Confused? In July 2014, Subaru recalled 660,000 vehicles to repair rusted brake lines that could cause a complete loss of braking. That July recall included vehicles that were originally recalled in April 2013 for the same brake line problem. Now ...

• Porsche Recalls 2 Cayenne Cars For Alignment Problems Porsche recalls only two cars, the 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S, to fix suspension problems.

  

  Jan 6, 2015 — Porsche is recalling two (2) of its newest 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S cars because of problems with the alignment of the suspension. Porsche blames the problem on a manufacturing error that can cause alignment problems with both the front and rear axles. The automaker says the connections at the camber, toe and caster might not have been torqued to specification. The two recalled 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S cars were built November 26, 2014, to ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars With Seat Belt Buckle Problems Numerous Mercedes-Benz cars have rear seat belt buckles that might not hold in a crash.

  

  Jan 5, 2015 — Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 1,300 cars because of seat belt buckle problems. Mercedes-Benz says the recalled vehicles include the 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan and the E63 Wagon. All the cars were built October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. The problem is the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat. Mercedes says it ...

• Kia Soul Recalled To Fix Dangerous Headliner Plates Kia recalls over 95,000 Souls that can harm occupants when the curtain airbags deploy.

  

  Jan 4, 2015 — Kia is recalling over 95,000 model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul cars that could cause serious harm to an occupant if the curtain airbag deploys. Kia says the recalled cars are equipped with a sunroof and attached headliner plate that can detach when the curtain airbag deploys. The headliner plate could possibly cause more damage to an occupant than an actual crash. The automaker says the recalled 2010-2013 Kia Souls were manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, ...

• MINI Cooper Hardtops Recalled For Lack of Crash Protection MINI Cooper Hardtop recalled for fourth time in two months.

  

  Jan 4, 2015 — BMW should consider opening towing companies across the U.S. just for MINI Cooper Hardtop cars, and fast. BMW has announced almost 3,700 model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door cars might have serious problems protecting rear seat passengers in a crash. All BMW is saying is the recalled 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door models do not meet side impact performance requirements for rear seat passengers. Not only could an occupant not have the needed protection in ...

• GM 2014: 84 Recalls, 30.4 Million Vehicles Recalled GM finishes 2014 with more ignition switch recalls.

  

  Jan 3, 2015 — General Motors has finished the year 2014 with the announcement of 83,600 vehicles recalled for three separate defects, including the tradition of recalling vehicles with problems related to ignition switches. GM ended 2014 by providing the official numbers as 84 separate recalls and 30,433,365 vehicles recalled. GM says the final recalls of 2014 include 83,572 vehicles that have problems with the ignition lock actuator that can make it extremely difficult to ...

• Suzuki Recalls SX4 and Kizashi Cars To Fix Rollaway Risk Almost 61,000 Suzuki SX4 and Kizashi cars can move out of "park" without touching the brake pedal.

  

  Jan 3, 2015 — Suzuki is recalling almost 61,000 SX4 and Kizashi cars to repair the cars before they accidentally roll away. Suzuki says the 2010-2013 SX4 and 2010-2013 Kizashi have shift selectors that can move out of the "park" position without pressing the brake pedal. That can allow the car to roll away unexpectedly. Suzuki says the shift selector problems can occur if the gear selector is pulled forcefully while at the same time pushing the lever hard toward the ...

• Nissan Recalls Armada SUVs To Replace Transmissions Nissan recalls 2015 Armada to replace transmissions that fail to engage in 'park'

  

  Jan 1, 2015 — Nissan is recalling 194 model year 2015 Nissan Armada SUVs because they could move even though it says "park" on the gear shifter. Nissan says the problem is caused by interference between the parking rod and transmission housing. That interference can cause the parking pawl to fail to engage. Nissan says the recalled Armadas were built September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Nissan hasn't released a schedule of when the recall will begin. However, the ...

• Ford Recalls Escape and Lincoln MKC SUVs Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC recalled to fix fuel pump and push-button ignition switch problems

  

  Jan 1, 2015 — Ford is recalling over 25,000 SUVs under two separate recalls for two different defects. Lincoln MKC Considering the millions of vehicles recalled in 2014 for ignition switch problems, many people have theorized a push-button start feature would solve all the problems with engines shutting off by mistake. Not exactly, as Ford's recall of about 13,500 model year 2015 Lincoln MKC shows. Ford says the Lincoln MKC SUVs have a small problem with the push-button ...

• VW Recalls Cars That Leak Gas And Have Headlights That Fail Over 63,000 popular cars are recalled over the risk of fire and to repair low-beam headlights.

  

  Dec 31, 2014 — Volkswagen is recalling about 63,000 popular cars for headlight problems and potential gas leaks that could cause fires. VW Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI, Beetle The risk of an engine fire has caused Volkswagen to recall 38,000 cars, including the 2014-2015 Jetta, 2014-2015 Passat, 2015 Golf and GTI, and the 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible. VW says a sealing cap at the fuel rail can fail and cause gas to leak onto the engine. One small spark could mean a ...

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