Recalls

GM announces a recall for over 145000 trucks

January 10, 2013

GM announces a recall for over 145000 trucks General Motors has announced a recall for over 145,000 of its mid-size trucks due to a problem with the hood latch. The problem could result in the hood opening while the truck is being driven. GM has already filed the report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after…

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Toyota delays safety recall resulting in $174 million fine

December 21, 2012

Toyota delays safety recall resulting in $174 million fine The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration fined Toyota this year for the issue of Toyota’s Lexus models having pedals that stuck under the floor mats. This was a similar problem for Toyota in 2010 with several other recalls. An investigation proved that the sticky pedal…

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Harley recalls motorcycles to avoid defective product injuries

November 30, 2012

Harley Recall In terms of product deficiencies, the primary manner in which the public becomes aware of a problem is through product recalls. When a recall is issued for a particularly dangerous or defective product with a high risk of leading to injury or death, the decision often gains widespread media coverage, in Georgia and…

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Toyota Announces Plan to Recall $28 Million Vehicles

November 15, 2012

Toyota is planning to recall around 2.8 million vehicles worldwide due to defects with the steering mechanism and the hybrid system water pump. The recall extends to 1.5 million vehicles in Japan, 670,000 vehicles in the United States and 496,000 vehicles in Europe. The problem, seen in cars such as the second-generation Prius and certain Corolla models,…

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Why is Toyota recalling the Land Cruiser?

November 8, 2012

Today’s blog posting is courtesy of Sean Kane- Safety Research and Strategies, Inc. The Toyota Unintended Acceleration floor mat recalls are now assuming the sprawling Del-Boca-Vista proportions of a seniors-only condo development in Sarasota. Last week, Toyota announced Phase 12 of its accelerator pedal modification and floor mat replacement recall. The newest vehicles to join the…

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Changes to Recall Regs: A Ray of Sunshine!

October 18, 2012

Changes to Recall Regulations Today’s blog posting is courtesy of Sean Kane- Safety Research and Strategies, Inc. When is a safety recall not really a safety recall? When the manufacturer submitting the Part 573 Defect and Non-Compliance Report (49 CFR Part 573) says it isn’t. The Recall Management Division’s files are dotted with many such…

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Honda Recalls Vehicles Over Fire Hazard in Door Switch

October 9, 2012

Honda Recall Over Fire Hazard Honda has issued a recall for 489,000 CR-V crossovers from the 2002 to 2006 model years due to an electrical switch in the driver’s side door that could melt and cause a fire. Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Saturday, October 6. The recall…

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Honda Recalls Over 600,000 Honda Accords

October 3, 2012

Honda Recall Over Faulty Hose Over 600,000 Honda Accord midsize cars have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada to fix a faulty power steering hose that can leak fluid and cause a fire. The recall affects Accord models with a V-6 engine manufactured between 2003 and 2007. One fire has been reported to Honda,…

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Nissan recalls vehicles over loose steering wheel

September 13, 2012

Nissan Motor Co. has recently issued a recall for 51,000 vehicles that need to be inspected after a steering wheel detached from a new SUV while driving. Nissan identified the defect that could affect over 600 vehicles on Thursday after a customer reported that the steering wheel of his new Qashqai seven-seater had come off in his…

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GM recalls Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoys for hazard

August 21, 2012

GM, in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said the recall affected 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy SUVs, as well as certain 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender SUVs. A possible electrical short could affect power windows and door locks, and in some cases could cause a fire, GM…

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