BMW has announced a recall for certain 2008-2012 coupes, convertibles, sedans, and sports wagons for a problem with the electrical system. The positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box could degrade over time increasing the electrical resistance. The high current flow and heat from electrical resistance could lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Continue reading
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Lemon Alert! BMW Loss Of Brake Assist Power
BMW have announced a recall for certain 2007-2010 X5 Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) vehicles, manufactured between September 12, 2006 to March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Continue reading
Chrysler And Dodge Truck And SUV Rear Axle Problem
Chrysler has announced that they will be recalling certain Chrysler and Dodge trucks and SUV’s because a rear axle adhesive patch may have not been installed during manufacturing. The omission of this patch could lead to the rear axle pinion nut loosening. Continue reading
Broadened WiFi Could Affect Auto Safety
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are proposing new rules that will let new users use frequencies allocated to developing car to car communications. Automakers and suppliers are saying that the broadened Wi-Fi use could potentially cause problems with accident prevention technology in vehicles, and they have sent a letter to the FCC protesting the plan. Continue reading
Vacuum Pump Failure For 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi will be recalling certain 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles built between December 2011 to September 2012. According to the recall report, a manufacturing error in the vehicles vacuum pump could lead to pump failure. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Investigation Into Pontiac G6 Brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is furthering an investigation into certain Pontiac G6 vehicles due to brake light problems. In 2009 General Motors (GM) issued a recall for certain 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 cars because the brake lights could intermittently illuminate Continue reading
2013 Chevy Malibu Affected By Loose Suspension Bolts
According to a recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), General Motors will be recalling over 8,000 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because one or more rear suspension bolts may have not been torqued to the manufacturers specification. The problem could result in sudden changes in the vehicles handling Continue reading
Lemon Alert! SRS Susceptible To Shorting In Toyota And Pontiac Cars
A problem with the circuitry in some Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) in certain Toyota and Pontiac cars will have approximately one million cars around the world recalled. The recall includes: 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. Continue reading
