The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are launching an investigation into certain 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles after two complaints alleging failures of the right front axle shaft. In both instances the failure occurred with less that 5,000 miles on the odometer. The preliminary investigation will determine if the safety problem requires a recall that could affect approximately 50,000 vehicles. Continue reading
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Dodge Ram 1500 ESC Problem
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because of a software problem with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Approximately 46,000 vehicles manufactured between June 26, 2012 to February 5, 2013 are affected by this problem. Continue reading
Updated Drivers Ed Programs Teach Modern Driving Dangers
Research shows that drivers 16 to19 years are at a higher risk of automobile accidents than any other age group. These studies suggest that new drivers are more at risk because of their lack of experience behind the wheel, prompting many states to advocate graduated driver licensing programs. Some experts believe that imposing restrictions on new drivers is a start, but feel there is more that can be done even before teens get behind the wheel of a real car. Continue reading
Chrysler Airbags Could Deploy On Wrong Side
Chrysler will be recalling over two hundred thousand 2013 Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram minivans for a defect that could result in the airbags deploying from the wrong side in certain side impact collisions. Continue reading
Hyundai Azera Airbag Classification Error
Hyundai will be recalling approximately five thousand two hundred 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera vehicles in the United States, because of a problem with the airbag classification system. Continue reading
Mitsubishi Sunroofs Could Detach
Mitsubishi has announced a recall for certain 2011 Outlander Sport SUVs manufactured between August 26, 2010 – March 29, 201. The recall comes after an investigation into customer complaints of the panoramic glass roof on their vehicles becoming detached. Continue reading
Fire Hazard In Honda Fit Doors
Honda will be recalling certain 2007-2008 Honda Fit hatchback vehicles after investigating consumer complaints of door window switches overheating and catching fire.
The problem is the result of a previous recall repair that required attaching a protective plastic cover with butyl rubber adhesive to the exterior of the power window master switch. The cover was installed to provide protection from water intusion into the doors, but over time the plastic cover could start separation from the window switch surface allowing water to enter the switch. Water intrusion of the switch will cause it to overheat and could catch fire. Continue reading
Dodge Ram Truck Drive Shaft Fracture
Chrysler will be recalling certain 2012 RAM 4500 and 2012 Ram 5500 trucks manufactured between February 2, 2012 through to the end of the 2012 model year.
According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain vehicles may have a front axle carrier (differential housing) that can rotate relative to the axle tube. The front prop shaft could become bound up and fracture at the universal joint, resulting in a loss of power and damage to surrounding components if the prop shaft continues to spin. Continue reading
