In August 2014, Toyota received customer complaints of fuel odor after turning off the engine on certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles. An inspection of the fuel system found fuel dripping from the end cap of the delivery pipe on the engine due to insufficient welding of the cap. An on site investigation of the supplier found that the cooling air hose for the manufacturing jig used during the welding process was disconnected because of routine maintenance, resulting in an insufficient weld. In this condition, fuel could leak from the fuel delivery pipe and in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Continue reading
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2010 Honda Odyssey Fuel Pump Problem
Honda has identified a potential defect relating to motor vehicle safety with regard to the fuel pump of certain 2005-2010 Odyssey minivans manufactured between June 2004 to September 2010. They will be asking 886,815 vehicle owners to return their vans to a manufacturer approved dealer to have the problem corrected. The Honda recall number associated with this campaign is JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement) and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-112. Continue reading
2013 Ford Edge Repeated Fuel Leaks
Approximately 29,000 model year 2012-2013 Ford Edge crossover vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines could be affected with a fuel system problem that could result in a vehicle fire. This includes vehicles previously recalled and repaired under Ford Safety Recall 1240 (NHTSA campaign number 12V-438). 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
Fuel Smell Safety Concerns In 2014 Audi S6 And S7 Luxury Sedans
Do you smell gas fumes while driving your car? After receiving several complaints for fuel smells and leaks in certain 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles, Volkswagen has concluded that a safety concern exists. Approximately 3,594 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
Honda Accord Fuel Leaks
American Honda Motor Co. have decided to recall over fifteen hundred 2013 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured between January 15, 2013 to April 5, 2013, after receiving 116 warranty claims regarding fuel leaks around the fuel pump. The vehicles affected by this recall are Low Emission Vehicles (LEV). Continue reading
Ford And Lincoln Fuel Tank Leaks
Ford has announced a recall for certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles after receiving 600 consumer complaints of fuel tank leaks. Approximately 400,000 vehicles are affected by the problem. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Ford Fuel Tanks Inadequately Sealed
Ford Motor Company is conducting a safety recall on certain 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Ford Explorer vehicles due to potential fuel tank problem. Continue reading
