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Last Updated: May 17, 2009 - 12:42:55 PM


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Ford F Series Truck Recall - Over 1 Million Potentially Affected
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Dec 30, 2007 - 10:22:47 AM

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Secure Floor Mats in 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350, Camry, Other Toyotas, Floor Mat Alert

Owners of 2007 and 2008 Lexus ES 350 models and certain other Toyota vehicles are being urged to make sure the driver-side, “All Weather” floor mats are properly secured before driving the vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota Motor Company.


Sep 27, 2007 - 8:31:53 AM

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC., Recalls 2000-'04 Models S and CL Class, for Defective Engine Cooling Parts
On certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (ABC) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
Jul 16, 2007 - 9:58:21 PM

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Daimler Chrysler is recalling 270,958 Town and Country (2005) and Dodge Caravan
Daimler Chrysler is recalling 270,958 MY 2005 Town and Country and Dodge Caravan minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the District of Columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing.
Jun 15, 2007 - 7:26:08 AM

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Mitsubishi Recalls Certain Model Trucks for Model Years 2001-2006 for Engine and Engine Cooling Defects
On certain Mitsubishi trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft.
May 4, 2007 - 12:57:21 PM

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50 Fastest-Growing Cities
According to population estimates released today for all metro areas by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Atlanta metro area gained 890,000 residents from April 1, 2000, to July 1, 2006, the largest numerical gain of the nation’s 361 metro areas.
Apr 7, 2007 - 2:15:52 PM

Auto Recalls
Mitsubishi Recalls Certain Model Trucks for Model Years 2001-2006 for Engine and Engine Cooling Defects

  On certain Mitsubishi trucks, the cylinder head idler gear bushing may have been improperly machined, causing excessive stress on the cylinder head idler gear shaft. Continued operating in this condition could cause the idler gear shaft flance to break and generate abnormal engine noise or engine oil leaks. As a result, the engine could stall and would ot restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more...

 

 

 


Apr 5, 2007 - 6:46:21 PM

Auto Recalls
81,000 Honda Accords Vehicles Recalld
Honda is recalling 81,000 MY 2004-2005 Accord vehicles. The seat position sensor (SPS) detects the driver's seating position and adjusts the air bag inflation pressure accordingly.
Mar 20, 2007 - 7:01:49 PM

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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled
Honda is recalling 31,123 MY 2006 Civic Hybrid passenger vehicles. Certain parts of the integrated motor assist (IMA) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat back.
Mar 4, 2007 - 9:12:02 PM

Auto Recalls
Honda Accord Recall Alert
On certain vehicles, the seat position sensor (SPS) detects the driver's seating position and adjusts the air bag inflation pressure accordingly. the wiring harness for the SPS was attached to the seat frame in the wrong location and may have been over tightened. the sensor wire may break and cause the air bag warning light to be illuminated, and the SPS to fail
Jan 24, 2007 - 6:51:34 AM

Auto Recalls
Ford is recalling 2007 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles

Ford is recalling 422 MY 2007 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles for failing conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, Windshield Mounting. The windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. If the windshield not properly held onto the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. Also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the windshield. The recall was expected to begin on November 22, 2006. 06V-440


Jan 2, 2007 - 7:27:06 AM

Auto Recalls
Auto Recall:Recall of Certain 2007 Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac Models
On the 2007 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac Grand Prix, GMC is recalling the latest models because the fuel tanks on the models are missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of fire
Dec 1, 2006 - 6:56:00 AM

Auto Recalls
Toyota Tundra Recall
Certain CK motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Aug 13, 2006 - 2:30:00 PM

Auto Recalls
Accelerator Pedal Recall on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.


Jul 23, 2006 - 8:34:00 AM

Auto Recalls
Cheverolet Corvette Recall
On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage.
May 31, 2006 - 6:18:00 AM

Auto Recalls
Toyota Tacoma Truck Air Bags Recall
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
May 18, 2006 - 7:54:00 AM

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