Approximately three hundred 2011-2012 Ford Explorer vehicles receiving a replacement steering gear assembly after September 1, 2013, may be affected by a problem that could prevent the driver from steering the vehicle. Continue reading
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Suspension Problem Affects Steering In Certain 2014 Acura RLX Sedans
A problem relating to suspension has been identified in certain 2014 Acura RLX full size luxury sedans manufactured between August 7, 2012 to November 5, 2013. Honda will be notifying customers to take their vehicles to their manufacturer approved repair facility to have the rear suspension lower control arm bolts replaced. Honda’s recall number is JD0 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-622. 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
BMW Motorcycle Fuel Leak Problems
BMW of North America, LLC will be asking owners of certain 2005-2012 BMW R model, K model, S 1000 RR, and HP2 motorcycles to take their vehicles to the nearest BMW manufacturer approved repair facility to remedy a problem with the fuel system. This recall is the result of an engineering analysis (EA13-006) opened by the NHTSA in July 2013. The problem affects the fuel pump and auxiliary fuel pump on applicable models. Continue reading
Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Fuel Pump Failure
General Motors has identified a defect in certain 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra chassis cab vehicles equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. The safety defect was found as a result of an investigation into increased warranty claims of the fuel transfer pump. Continue reading
2014 Range Rover Airbag Warning Lamp
Jaguar Land Rover North America have identified an airbag problem affecting certain 2013-2014 Range Rover luxury four-wheel drive sport utility vehicles (SUV). Owners will be notified to take their Land Rover to an authorized repair facility to have the front side squab foam modified for clearance. The problem will affect 3,912 Range Rovers in the United States and Federalized Territories. Continue reading
2012 Volvo S60 Oil Pressure Sensor Problem
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC have reported a non compliance defect in certain 2011-2012 S60 cars equipped with 5 cylinder B5254T5 engines and manufactured between June 22, 2010 through May 14, 2012. The number of vehicles affected by the problem is estimated to be approximately 31,000. Volvo’s recall number is R29436 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-592. Continue reading
Automatic Transmission Failure In Certain Chrysler & Dodge Vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC have filed a defect and noncompliance report with the NHTSA for a safety defect found in certain 2013 Chrysler 300, 2013 Dodge Charger, and 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 cars and trucks. The vehicles affected are equipped with ZF all wheel drive (AWD) 8HP45 transmissions. Continue reading
