Chrysler has identified a problem affecting airbags in certain 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles, equipped with “Mopar 13” Upfit packages. On September 24, 2013, Chrysler opened an investigation into the improper installation of seat mounted side airbags (SAB) after being informed by their supplier of an operator noncompliance with work instructions. Continue reading
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Porsche Deactivated Airbags And Inaccurate Fuel Readings
Owners of certain Porsche sports cars and mid-size luxury crossovers will be notified by the automobile manufacturer to take their automobiles in for repairs. Porsche has identified two separate problems affecting airbags and the fuel systems in approximately 288 vehicles. 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
Dodge Ram Truck Tie Rod Failure
Chrysler has identified a problem in certain 2006-2012 Dodge Ram trucks that could lead to failure of the tie rod assembly and loss of steering control. The automobile manufacturer is aware of six accidents and two injuries involving 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. Continue reading
Brake Assist Problems In Certain 2014 BMW Cars
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
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
