BMW has identified a breaking problem in certain 2014 sedans and sports cars which could lead to the failure of the brake vacuum pump and loss of brake assist. The automobile manufacturer will be contacting approximately 76,000 vehicle owners with information about the issue and how to get it repaired. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V-454). Continue reading
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Toyota Sedan Faulty Wiper Switches
Toyota will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2013 and 2014 model sedans for faulty windshield wiper switches that could short and leave drivers without windshield wipers. Continue reading
Volvo Lighting Malfunction Problem
Volvo is recalling certain 2014 XC and S model vehicles equipped with keyless ignition because the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not perform as intended. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-377. Approximately 7,767 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
Fiat 500E Power Train Problem
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Fiat 500E electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013, because bolts in the half shaft joints may not be engineered correctly. The NHTSA Campaign Number is13V358000. The recall affects 491 vehicles. Continue reading
Kia Axle Driveshaft Could Separate
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling almost ten thousand 2014 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines and front wheel drive (FWD). The vehicles were manufactured between January 7, 2013 to March 12, 2013. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V356000. Continue reading
Jaguar Engine Stall Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling approximately one thousand 2013 XF 2.0L GTDi gasoline engine vehicles because the engines could stall. The vehicles were manufactured at the Castle Bromwich (UK) Assembly Plant between July, 2012 to May 2013. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V341000. Continue reading
GM SUV Rear Brake Caliper Bolts
General Motors (GM) is recalling a small number of 2014 GMC and Chevrolet SUVs because these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for vehicle brake systems. The vehicles were manufactured between July 09, 2013 to July 22.2013. GM’s recall number is 13247. Continue reading
Lotus Evora S Ruptured Oil Line
Lotus USA is expanding a recall on certain 2011 Evora supercharged vehicles manufactured between September 2010 – September 2011 and quipped with a manual transmissions, because of a problem that could result in an engine fire. Approximately 5,000 vehicles were recalled in October 2012 for a similar problem. This second recall will affect another 80 vehicles. (NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V314000) Continue reading
