Mitsubishi has announced two recalls that will affect certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012 . The first recall is similar to recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia earlier this month. Continue reading
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2013 Buick Encore Steering Problem
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for certain 2013 Buick Encore crossover vehicles equipped with heated steering wheels. During manufacturing, certain steering wheel fasteners may have not been properly installed resulting in the steering wheel potentially becoming loose and separating from the steering column. Continue reading
Airbag Problems Affect 3.4 Million Vehicles
Automobile airbag and restraint company Takata Corp. of Tokyo have announced an airbag recall that will affect approximately 3.4 million Toyota, Lexus, Pontiac , Honda, Nissan, Infiniti and Mazda cars, trucks, and SUVs. 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
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
Toyota FJ Cruiser Seatbelt Anchor Cracks
Toyota will be recalling certain 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles due to problems with the access door panels that anchor the front seat belts. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door panels of the vehicle. Continue reading
