Chrysler will be recalling over two hundred thousand 2013 Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram minivans for a defect that could result in the airbags deploying from the wrong side in certain side impact collisions. Continue reading
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Hyundai Azera Airbag Classification Error
Hyundai will be recalling approximately five thousand two hundred 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera vehicles in the United States, because of a problem with the airbag classification system. Continue reading
Chrysler Active Head Restraint Recall
Chrysler will be recalling an estimated 442,000 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles due to an electrical problem in the occupant restraint circuitry. Because of an electrical overstress condition in a resistor within the occupant restraint control module, some vehicles may illuminate an airbag warning lamp that could cause the active head restraints to not deploy in certain rear impact collisions. Non deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision could increase the risk of injury to occupants. Continue reading
Mitsubishi Sunroofs Could Detach
Mitsubishi has announced a recall for certain 2011 Outlander Sport SUVs manufactured between August 26, 2010 – March 29, 201. The recall comes after an investigation into customer complaints of the panoramic glass roof on their vehicles becoming detached. Continue reading
Fire Hazard In Honda Fit Doors
Honda will be recalling certain 2007-2008 Honda Fit hatchback vehicles after investigating consumer complaints of door window switches overheating and catching fire.
The problem is the result of a previous recall repair that required attaching a protective plastic cover with butyl rubber adhesive to the exterior of the power window master switch. The cover was installed to provide protection from water intusion into the doors, but over time the plastic cover could start separation from the window switch surface allowing water to enter the switch. Water intrusion of the switch will cause it to overheat and could catch fire. Continue reading
Dodge Ram Truck Drive Shaft Fracture
Chrysler will be recalling certain 2012 RAM 4500 and 2012 Ram 5500 trucks manufactured between February 2, 2012 through to the end of the 2012 model year.
According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain vehicles may have a front axle carrier (differential housing) that can rotate relative to the axle tube. The front prop shaft could become bound up and fracture at the universal joint, resulting in a loss of power and damage to surrounding components if the prop shaft continues to spin. Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Airbag Classification Problem
Merecedes Benz will be recalling seventy one 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 compact roadster automobiles manufactured between October 2012 to November 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that does not properly detect whether a child seat or a small person is sitting in the passenger seat. Continue reading
Dodge Dart Stalling Problem
Chrysler will be recalling certain 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 1.4L MultiAir turbo engines and dual dry clutch transmissions, because certain vehicles could experience engine stalls at start up and in cool weather. Continue reading
