Honda Motor Co. have determined that a potential defect relating to vehicle safety could exist in the rocker arm shaft retaining bolt of certain 2013 Honda CB motorcycles. The problem could result in reduced engine power and/or a stall which could increase the chance of an accident. The NHTSA campaign number is 14V-056. Continue reading
Category Archives: Lemon Alert
Electronic Throttle Failure In Ford And Mercury Vehicles
The NHTSA is ending an investigation into allegations of electronic throttle failure in Ford and Mercury vehicles. Instead, Ford will be conducting a special Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) in which they will be contacting owners to take their vehicles to a manufacturer approved dealership to update the power-train calibration software to improve vehicle performance. Ford will also extend their power-train warranty coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles. Continue reading
2011 Mazda CX-9 Investigated For Poor Brake Performance
The NHTSA have opened a preliminary evaluation (PE14-005) into certain 2010-2011 Mazda CX-9 vehicles. The NHTSA has already received seven reports from divers alleging symptoms of hard brake pedal feel, audible hissing noised during braking, and reduced brake system performance. Continue reading
GM Expands Recall For Ignition Switch Defect
General Motors is expanding a recent recall of certain 2003-2007 model year vehicles to correct a condition with the ignition switch that may allow the key to unintentionally move or switch to the “accessory” or “off” position, turning off the engine and most of the electrical components on the vehicle. Continue reading
2014 Nissan Frontier Electrical Short
Nissan has filed a defect notice with the NHTSA for an electrical problem affecting certain 2012-2014 Frontier trucks. Nissan will be asking 13, 535 owners to return their automobiles to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have their trucks inspected and repaired as necessary. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 14V-052. Continue reading
Manufacturer Trade-In Not A Substitute For The California Lemon Law
You may have recently received a letter from the manufacturer of your car or truck offering you a trade-in of your vehicle for one of the manufacturer’s new vehicles. While this may at first glance look like a good deal, if you look closely you’ll see the manufacturer is probably only offering you the opportunity to trade up to a newer model. Under this trade in offer you would have to pay off the balance of your existing loan or lease, plus pay the mileage deduction allowed under the California law. Continue reading
Instrument Panel Failure In 2014 Silverado And Sierra Trucks
General Motors is petitioning the NHTSA to not recall certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks for a technical hiccup that could result in the instrument panel display being temporarily interrupted.
According to a non-compliance report sent to the NHTSA last October, under certain rare circumstances, when an owner uses the steering wheel controls to browse songs from an external device plugged into one of the vehicle’s USB ports, the instrument cluster could reset. When the instrument cluster resets, the analog gauges and identifications, the shift position indicator, and the cruise control could briefly turn off. In addition, some of the instrument cluster warning lights may also illuminate briefly without a condition being present. Continue reading
Fire Shows The Importance Of Getting Auto Recalls Fixed
An Indianapolis woman is encouraging all automobile owners to make sure recalls have been fixed on their vehicles after her 2006 Trailblazer bursts into flames. Continue reading
