General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for certain 2013 Buick Encore crossover vehicles equipped with heated steering wheels. During manufacturing, certain steering wheel fasteners may have not been properly installed resulting in the steering wheel potentially becoming loose and separating from the steering column. Continue reading
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Kia Electrical Problem Affects Brakes
Hyundai has announced a recall for certain 2007-2011 Kia vehicles because of an electrical problem that could affect electrical systems throughout the vehicle. Due to a manufacturing error, the stop lamp switch in some of these vehicles could malfunction. It could cause: 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
Acura TSX ECU Corrosion Problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in states that use corrosive materials for deicing. According to Honda, moisture and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be brought into the vehicle by the driver’s footwear, saturating the floor carpet. Continue reading
Toyota FJ Cruiser Seatbelt Anchor Cracks
Toyota will be recalling certain 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles due to problems with the access door panels that anchor the front seat belts. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door panels of the vehicle. Continue reading
Nissan NV Transmission Indication Inaccuracies
Nissan will be recalling approximately twenty thousand 2012-2013 Nissan NV vehicles equipped with steering column mounted transmission shift levers. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. Continue reading
Ford Child Safety Locks May Not Engage
Ford will be recalling certain 2013 model year vehicles because the left rear door child safety lock may have been manufactured incorrectly. The lock may not engage correctly when normal force is used to activate the system. Continue reading
Subaru Windshield Wiper And Moonroof Problems
Subaru has issued two recalls for a small number of 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured between April 6, 2011 through May 12, 2011. Continue reading
