BMW is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 5-Series passenger cars because they could experience intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more of the rear lamp functions. Approximately 134,100 vehicles could be affected by the recall. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-407. Continue reading
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Stalling Ford Focus Electric Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) have opened a preliminary evaluation (PE13-013) into certain 2012-2013 Ford Focus electric vehicles after receiving thirty complaints of the vehicles shutting down while driving. The complaints show an increasing trend, with most received within the past five months. Continue reading
Suzuki OCS Sensor Failure
Suzuki of America will be recalling certain 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles for a defect that could result in the airbag occupant classification system (OCS) failing over time. The recall is expected to affect approximately 200,000 vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 13V-405. Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Hybrids Recalled Second Time
Toyota will be recalling certain 2006-2011 Toyota Rav4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid vehicles for a problem that could lead to rear tire rod failure. (IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373.) All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied. Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Hybrid Stalling Problem
Toyota will be recalling certain Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles for a problem with the propulsion system that could lead to the vehicle entering a fail safe/limp home mode. The dirvability of the vehicle could be limited resulting in an unexpected stall, increasing the risk of an accident. Approximately 133,081 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
Chevy Corvette Loss Of Headlight Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened an investigation into certain 2005-2007 Corvette and Corvette Z06 vehicles after receiving thirty reports from consumers complaining of loss of headlights after 5 to 30 minutes of driving. Continue reading
2012 Chevy Cruze Brake Assist Problem
General Motors will be recalling certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions because the vehicles could experience an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist. (The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V360000) Continue reading
Kia Axle Driveshaft Could Separate
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling almost ten thousand 2014 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines and front wheel drive (FWD). The vehicles were manufactured between January 7, 2013 to March 12, 2013. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V356000. Continue reading
