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
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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
Dodge Dart Stalling Problem
Chrysler will be recalling certain 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 1.4L MultiAir turbo engines and dual dry clutch transmissions, because certain vehicles could experience engine stalls at start up and in cool weather. Continue reading
Honda And Acura Brake Assist Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2006 Acura RSX and 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles for a problem which could lead to decreased brake assist.
According to the recall report, during the manufacturing of the brake booster cylinder, insufficient clamping between the two outer housing components Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls Jeep SUVs For Fire Risk
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into certain Jeep vehicles experiencing a high rate of fires due to rear impact accidents, has finally resulted in a recall. Continue reading
Honda Odyssey Airbags Investigated
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary investigation into whether certain 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey Minivans should be recalled. There have already been six consumer complaints of sudden airbag deployment and forty one complaints alleging the vehicle’s air bag warning light illuminates intermittently. Continue reading
Aston Martin Defective Brake Pedals
Aston Martin have announced a small recall affecting certain 2012-2014 vehicles because of a manufacturing problem that could result in the throttle pedal arm to break. The vehicles involved in this recall include: Continue reading
