General Motors (GM) have announced that they will be adopting a new purchasing policy in which GM component suppliers will have to cover costs for safety recalls on parts they supply. The new contract implemented July 15, 2013 holds suppliers responsible even if the components were built to GM specifications. While the language creates a potentially catastrophic financial liability for suppliers, GM says the goal of their new terms is to increase safety for consumers. Continue reading
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Defective Seat Bolts In Nissan Versa Notes
Nissan is recalling approximately eight thousand 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured between April 23, 2013 and July 05, 2013 because of defective bolts installed on the rear seats and under tightened or missing lower body bolts. Both problems could make the vehicle less safe during an accident. Continue reading
Lotus Evora S Ruptured Oil Line
Lotus USA is expanding a recall on certain 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured between September 2010 – September 2011 and quipped with a manual transmissions, because of a problem that could result in an engine fire. Approximately 5,000 vehicles were recalled in October 2012 for a similar problem. This second recall will affect another 80 vehicles. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V314000) Continue reading
Ford C-Max Hybrid Insufficient Head Protection
The Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013 C-Max hybrids because these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, “Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.” Approximately 33,000 vehicles are affected by this recall. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V-303. Ford’s recall number is 13C02.) Continue reading
Are You Thinking Of Buying a Used EV?
According to CNW Marketing Research in Bandon, Oregon, there are approximately 415,000 used electric vehicles (EV) on the market right now, and like regular used vehicles they are cheaper than buying new and can save you money on insurance. If you are thinking of purchasing a used vehicle and you would like to buy a hybrid, there are certain factors to take into consideration when shopping for this type of vehicle. Continue reading
2014 Honda CTX700 Motorcycle ABS Defect
Last May, Honda motor company were notified by their brake modulator supplier that they were investigating a possible manufacturing error with certain brake modulators. On July 08, 2013 Honda determined that the defect is a safety related problem that requires a recall. The problem affects approximately two hundred and thirty five 2014 Honda CTX700 motorcycles. Continue reading
Leaking Airbag Inflator In Chevy And GMC Trucks
General Motors (GM) will be recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks because the airbags on these vehicles may not deploy properly. GM immediately began investigating the issue after their supplier informed them about the condition in July 2012. 843 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
Electrical Spikes Affect Jeep Lighting
Chrysler has announced a recall for certain 2014 Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles (SUVs) manufactured between January 14, 2013 through March 20, 2013. The vehicles involved are not equipped with premium SRT trimmed headlamps. Continue reading
