An investigation into overheating window vent switches on some 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan minivans will have owners returning their vehicles to have repairs done. The investigation began in early October 2012, after the automobile manufacturer identified seven warranty claims in which the vent switches were replaced because they had melted. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue, but as of April 2014, Chrysler has identified approximately 36 reports of the problem. Continue reading
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GM Truck Transmission Oil Leaks
General Motors have identified a defect in certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUV’s equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. They are asking owners to return their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have the problem fixed. GM’s recall number is 14121 and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-152. Approximately 489,936 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
2012 Mazda6 Fuel Line Blockages
Certain 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines could be affected by a problem in the fuel system that could lead to fuel leaks and an increased chance of a vehicle fire. Mazda will be notifying owners to take their vehicles to their dealership to have the fuel system inspected and to reprogram the power-train control module. Continue reading
2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Possible Engine Fire
Porsche will be replacing engines on approximately two hundred 2014 911 GT3 coupes after reports of two fires. One fire occurred on February 5, 2014 in Switzerland and the second on February 8, 2014, in Italy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced. Continue reading
2014 Cadillac XTS Brake Pump Relay Connector Corrosion
General Motors will be contacting owners of certain 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS full size sedan about a defect relating to motor vehicle safety and the booster pump relay connector. Owners will be notified by GM to return their cars to the nearest manufacturer approved repair facility to have the problem corrected. Continue reading
Fire Shows The Importance Of Getting Auto Recalls Fixed
An Indianapolis woman is encouraging all automobile owners to make sure recalls have been fixed on their vehicles after her 2006 Trailblazer bursts into flames. Continue reading
Repeated Check Engine Light On 2014 Silverado Or Sierra Truck?
Owners of certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks equipped with 4.3L or 5.3L engines, may experience an illuminated “check engine warning light” when the vehicle is idling in cold temperatures. GM has reported that approximately 300,000 full size pickups are at risk of fire because of the problem and are asking owners to not leave their trucks unattended while idling, until repairs can be made. Continue reading
2013 Ford Escape Fuel And Oil Leaks
Ford has identified two problems affecting certain 2013 Escape sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) equipped with 1.6L engines. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the defects could lead to fuel leaks and oil leaks which could result in fire in the presence of an ignition source. Continue reading
