Toyota will be notifying owners of certain 2014 Highlanders about a manufacturing error that could result in the vehicles not meeting the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards for “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages”. The potential number of vehicles affected by this problem are 7,067. The NHTSA campaign number is 14v-051. Continue reading
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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
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
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
Should GM Expand Its Ignition Switch Recall?
A recall of certain 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles has raised safety concerns on whether General Motors should have included four more models. In October 2006, GM sent dealers a technical service bulletin (TSB) warning about an ignition problem that could prevent the airbags from deploying. (NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin Number: 050235007) Continue reading
ECS & ABS Deactivates In Toyota And Lexus SUVs & Trucks
Toyota has submitted a defect information report to the NHTSA regarding a problem with the brake actuator assembly in certain Toyota and Lexus SUV’s and trucks. They will be notifying owners to take their vehicles to a Toyota and Lexus dealer to have the problem repaired. Approximately 261,114 automobiles could be affected by this defect. Continue reading
Ignition Switch Defect Affects Airbag Safety In GM Cars
General Motors have announced that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 cars and will be asking owners to take their vehicles in for repairs. The problem could result in increased risk of injury due to airbags not deploying during an accident. Continue reading
