The job of an oxygen sensor in a vehicle is to compare the oxygen content coming out of the exhaust to the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. This helps the vehicle computer determine whether to enrich or lean the fuel mixture, allowing the catalytic converter to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions into the environment. Exhaust byproducts can often block the sensor’s element over time causing poor fuel economy and increased emissions. Continue reading
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Lemon Alert! Hyundai Elantra Airbags
Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles for a manufacturing problem that could cause injury to vehicle occupants during an accident. Continue reading
Hyundai Kia Stop Lamp Switch Problem
Hyundai is recalling over one million vehicles for a defective stop lamp switch that could experience an intermittent switch point contact. This condition could result in intermittent operation of the push button start feature, the inability to remove the transmission from the “park” position, illumination of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control, and intermittent operation of the stop lamps. Continue reading
Kia Electrical Problem Affects Brakes
Hyundai has announced a recall for certain 2007-2011 Kia vehicles because of an electrical problem that could affect electrical systems throughout the vehicle. Due to a manufacturing error, the stop lamp switch in some of these vehicles could malfunction. It could cause: Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Ford Fuel Tanks Inadequately Sealed
Ford Motor Company is conducting a safety recall on certain 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Ford Explorer vehicles due to potential fuel tank problem. Continue reading
Dodge Challenger Dangerous Electrical Problem
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured in December 2012 and January 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. Some of these vehicles could experience an electrical short circuit between the starter motor B+ cable assembly electrical terminal and the starter solenoid. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Nissan Brake Shift Interlock Problem
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Titan trucks and 2013 NV vehicles because a problem in the transmission could lead to the vehicles unexpectedly rolling away. Titan vehicles equipped with console mounted transmission shift levers are not affected. Continue reading
Acura TSX ECU Corrosion Problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in states that use corrosive materials for deicing. According to Honda, moisture and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be brought into the vehicle by the driver’s footwear, saturating the floor carpet. Continue reading
