Subaru will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2014 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured between January 2013 – March 2013. According to the automobile manufacturer, certain vehicles have floor mats in which the resin composition used in the backing was not manufactured to the correct specifications. Continue reading
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Honda Shift Interlock Brake Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow during sub freezing temperatures. Continue reading
Nissan Recalls Improperly Cast Brake Torque Members
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Infiniti JX and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles because the front brake torque member may have been improperly cast. During the front brake torque member casting process, molten iron overflow from one mold to the other partially filled the mold cavities and began to cool. Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuel And Brake Problems
Mitsubishi has announced two recalls that will affect certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012 . The first recall is similar to recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia earlier this month. Continue reading
2013 Buick Encore Steering Problem
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
Airbag Problems Affect 3.4 Million Vehicles
Automobile airbag and restraint company Takata Corp. of Tokyo have announced an airbag recall that will affect approximately 3.4 million Toyota, Lexus, Pontiac , Honda, Nissan, Infiniti and Mazda cars, trucks, and SUVs. 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
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
