Mazda will notify owners of certain 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 crossover SUVs about a problem affecting the suspension of their vehicles. According to the defect report, water could enter the front ball joint fittings, creating an environment for corrosion. The ball joint could separate from the lower control arm result in loss of steering control. Continue reading
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2015 RAM 2500 & 3500 Reduced Steering Response
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will be contacting the owners of certain 2015 RAM 2500 & 3500 trucks about a problem affecting the steering system. Some of these vehicles may have been built with inadequate front track bar frame bracket welds. If these welds brake, steering response will be reduced or lost. Drivers may experience an off center steering wheel prior to the failure.
Dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is S58 and the NHTSA campaign number is 16V-559.
2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD – Ca Lemon Law Buyback
After trying unsuccessfully four (4) times to have his defective 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD repaired, the owner called our offices for advice and to retain our firm. He had a long list of problems affecting the fuel system of his vehicle. These included a defective high-pressure fuel pump, defective fuel temperature sensor, defective fuel rail assembly, fuel leaks corroding protective undercoating and a check engine light that remained on. Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Unexpected Engine Stall
General Motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vehicles equipped with a manual service disconnect (MSD).
The MSD is a shut-off switch designed to disconnect power before servicing. In some vehicles, the MSD was not installed properly and could become loose and disconnect while driving. The engine will stall and may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect the MSD and seat the connector properly, if necessary. A software update will also be installed to monitor and detect if the high voltage interlock loop (HIVL) is connected correctly. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM’s number for this recall is 51230 and the NHTSA campaign number is 16V-521.
2015 BMW M5 & M6 Drive-Shaft Fractures
The owners of certain 2015 BMW M5 sedans and M6 coupes will be contacted by the manufacturer regarding a problem with the powertrain system. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded and could fracture. If the driveshaft breaks, drive torque will no longer be transmitted to the rear wheels, resulting in a loss of propulsion. Continue reading
Chrysler, Dodge, RAM Transmission Pump Failure
Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) will be contacting the owners of certain Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM minivans, regarding a problem that could affect the transmissions in their vehicles. Dimensional variances in the transmission pump rotor pocket could result in seized and broken rotors. If this happens, the transmission will lose hydraulic pressure and the vehicle may lose power.
The vehicles affected include:
2016 Buick Verano Fuel Line Leaks
General Motors has decided that a small number of 2016 Buick Verano vehicles may have a problem affecting the fuel system. According to the defect report filed with the NHTSA, the engine fuel line assembly was manufactured incorrectly, causing it to be misrouted over the engine. These lines could contact the hot surface of the engine and could fail, causing a fuel leak and a potential engine fire. Continue reading
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission Fluid Leaks
Mitsubishi will be contacting the owners of certain 2015 Outlander Sports vehicles, about a problem affecting the power train system. The hose clamps on the continuously variable transmission (CVT) may not have been released during the assembly process and could disconnect and drain fluid. While the subject transmission hoses are not located near the exhaust manifold or the battery, transmission fluid in the presence of an ignition source could present a fire hazard. Drivers will be alerted to a problem through an illuminated warning indicator and/ or the vehicle may begin to vibrate slightly. Continue reading
