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
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Volvo Lighting Malfunction Problem
Volvo is recalling certain 2014 XC and S model vehicles equipped with keyless ignition because the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not perform as intended. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-377. Approximately 7,767 vehicles are affected by this problem. 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
Ford Sedans May Experience Loss Of Steering
Ford have announced that they will be recalling certain 2005-2011 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury sedans because the steering column lower bearing could separate, resulting in loss of steering and an increased risk of an accident. The NHTSA Campaign number is 13V385000. The recall affects approximately 355,000 vehicles, including: 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
Ford C-Max Hybrid Insufficient Head Protection
The Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013 C-Max hybrids because these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, “Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.” Approximately 33,000 vehicles are affected by this recall. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V-303. Ford’s recall number is 13C02.) Continue reading
Ford Child Locks Could Deactivate
Ford will be recalling certain 2013 Ford and 2013 Lincoln vehicles because the child locks could deactivate with repeated door openings and closings. Approximately 12,569 vehicles in the United States are affected by this recall. 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