Recall

Chrysler Recalls Nearly 700k vehicles

Though they can’t quite outdo GM’s latest recall, Chrysler is issuing a recall nearly seven hundred thousand units strong. About 600k of these units are here in the States. Model years 2006-2010 Jeep Wranglers ( 288k worth ) are being recalled for a potential brake fluid leak. I don’t know much about brake fluid, but [...]

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GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles – Fire Risk

One of the biggest recalls in US history. A total of one and a half million GM cars and trucks are being recalled for a potential fire risk. The heated windshield wiper system could potentially short out, causing a fire. The model years affected are 2006 through 2009, and these models are among the bunch: [...]

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Recall Notice: 2006-2010 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler is recalling almost 300,000 Wranglers from the 2006 to 2010 model years. The issue is front fender liners that could cause friction on the right front and left rear brake tubes. Potential result? Leaking brake fluid, and non-responsive brakes. Neato. Chrysler will begin notifying dealers shortly, so they can get their Jeeps patched up [...]

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Recall Notice: Lamborghini Murcielago

For the proud owners of a Lamborghini Murcielago from the 2007 and 2008 model years, listen up. Lamborghini has issued a recall on these gorgeous machines. The welds holding the fuel pump support in place don’t seem to be quite up to spec. It’s possible for these welds to fail, which could lead to a [...]

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Recall Notice: 2010 Ford Ranger

Ford is recalling just under 3,000 2010 Ranger pickup trucks with the manual transmission. This issue is potential severe – if it gets too cold, the parking brake cable could disconnect. For those who leave their trucks in neutral when parked, well, you know what happens next. All the more reason to leave it in [...]

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Nissan will recall 48k SUVs and Trucks

Nissan is planning on recalling a total of 48,700 trucks and SUV’s for a potential suspension problem. There’s no real safety risk with this recall, just the risk of a rough ride. A lower suspension control link may not have been welded correctly. If this is the case, a bushing collar could crack, giving you [...]

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Recall Alert: 2005-2006 Corvette

GM is recalling just over 40,000 Corvettes from the 2005 and 2006 model years. Every Corvette from those years equipped with the tilting & telescoping steering wheel is affected. If the driver repeatedly moves the steering column to find just the right spot, the system could get confused a display an error message. In very [...]

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Recall Notie: Acura TSX

Honda is recalling about 167,000 Acura TSX cars from the 2004-2008 model years.  The problem is a faulty o-ring gasket and power steering hose – they could deteriorate before their time.  If this were to happen, power steering fluid would leak, which could ultimately cause smoking or even a fire. Honda will be notifying customers [...]

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