Owners of certain 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedans will be asked to make arrangements to have their vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer so that repairs can be done to the steering system. The affected vehicles are equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) that previously received a software update to address power steering assist calibration issues. Continue reading
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Dodge Ram Truck Tie Rod Failure
Chrysler has identified a problem in certain 2006-2012 Dodge Ram trucks that could lead to failure of the tie rod assembly and loss of steering control. The automobile manufacturer is aware of six accidents and two injuries involving 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. 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
Dodge Ram 1500 ESC Problem
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because of a software problem with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Approximately 46,000 vehicles manufactured between June 26, 2012 to February 5, 2013 are affected by this problem. Continue reading
Subaru Steering Could Disengage
Subaru will be asking approximately five thousand 2013 Legacy and 2013 Outback owners to bring their vehicles in for repairs to fix a problem with the steering column. Continue reading
Lemon Problems Affect Toyota Prius Steering And Cooling
Toyota has announced that they will be conducting two safety recalls involving certain 2004-2009 Prius vehicles.
The first involves approximately 670,000 vehicles in the U.S. to inspect the steering intermediate extension shaft. Continue reading
Suspension Problem For Nissan Altima
Nissan will be alerting owners of certain 2012-2013 Altima vehicles about a manufacturing problem that could lead to loss of control of their vehicles. According to Nissan, certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a transverse link bolt and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to the proper specification. The bolt could loosen and fall off, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Nissan customer services at 1-800-647-7261.
Lamborghini Steering System Leaks
Lamborghini is notifying customers to bring their 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and 2004-2006 Spyder vehicles to their nearest dealership to update the power steering system. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the steering assist hydraulic pump could leak. If fluid should come in contact with a hot surface or ignition source a fire could result. According to Lamborghini, the problem was discovered during hard driving condition testing, and could affect almost 1,500 vehicles. For more information on the problem, owners can contact Lamborghini at 1-703-364-7042.
