Ford has announced a recall for certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles after receiving 600 consumer complaints of fuel tank leaks. Approximately 400,000 vehicles are affected by the problem. Continue reading
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2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Possible Fire Risk
Luxury car maker Rolls Royce have announced that they will be recalling certain 2013 Rolls Royce Phantom‘s for a problem that could be a potential fire hazard.
Due to a manufacturing error, a batch of fuel filler necks with missing anti-misfueling devices were installed in a small number of vehicles. Continue reading
Subaru Puddle Light Problem
Subaru is recalling certain 2010-2011 Legacy, 2010-2011 Outback, 2006-2012 Tribeca, and 2009-2012 Forester vehicles equipped with accessory puddle lights. According to Subaru, moisture could get into the circuit board Continue reading
Suzuki XL7 Fuel Problem
American Suzuki is recalling certain 2007Suzuki XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas because some of these vehicles may have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module could crack. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Mercedes Benz Fuel Leak
Mercedes Benz is recalling certain 2011-2012 model year vehicles manufactured between April 18, 2011 to July 12, 2011 because of fuel leaks that could result in a fire. Continue reading
Ford Escape And Fusion Lemon Law Alert
Ford has announced a recall for certain 2013 Ford vehicles after thirteen reports of overheating and engine fires. Certain 2013 Escape and 2013 Fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6L turbocharged Eco-boost engines could experience elevated engine temperatures resulting in fluid leaks and a potential fire. Continue reading
Toyota Driver Window Switch Problem
Toyota will be notifying approximately 2.5 million owners of certain 2007-2009 model vehicles of a problem with the power window switch in the drivers side door. According to Toyota, an incorrect window switch lubricant was used which could result in the switch components to wear unevenly. Drivers may notice the switch feeling “sticky”, and if they try to use a commercial lubricant to fix the problem, the switch could melt, possibly causing a fire. Dealerships will require about one hour to inspect the switch and apply a special fluorine grease. Owners wanting more information about the problem can call Toyota’s customer service center at 800-331-4331. The vehicles involved in this recall include:
- 2007-2008 Yaris
- 2007-2009 RAV4
- 2007-2009 Tundra
- 2007-2009 Camry
- 2007-2009 Camry Hybrid
- 2008-2009 Scion XD
- 2008-2009 Scion XA
- 2008-2009 Sequoia
- 2008 Highlander
- 2008 Highlander Hybrid
- 2009 Corolla
- 2009 Matrix
Honda CR-V Door Switch Fire Hazard
Honda will be contacting owners of certain 2002-2006 Honda CR-V crossover SUV’s because of a problem with the driver side power window switch. Honda said that moisture getting in to the drivers door could cause damage to the master power switch causing it to overheat and possibly ignite. There have not been any accidents or injuries related to the problem, but five inside door fires have already been reported. Honda is asking owners to park their vehicles outside until the problem is fixed, because a fire could start even when the ignition is off. Owners wanting more information may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
