Posts Tagged ‘Recall’
Ford Recalls Over 200K Vehicles Over Faulty Suspensions
Ford has issued a new recall, affecting multiple models, due to a potential failure in the rear suspension. The recall covers 211,207 vehicles in the United States, plus another 17,000 in Canada and Mexico combined. Ford says there is a danger of the rear suspension toe link fracturing. The cause of the problem is merely…
Read MoreHyundai Recalls 430K Elantras Over Engine Fires Risks
Hyundai has issued a recall of almost 430,000 Elanta models from the years 2006 to 2011. Affected models include the Elantra sedan and the Elantra Touring wagons. The recall is a result of a flaw in the anti-lock brake (ABS) module. It was discovered that moisture could enter the module, cause an electrical short, and…
Read MoreFaulty Sunroofs Prompts Major Mercedes-Benz Recall
A major glitch with sunroofs has prompted Mercedes-Benz to undertake its biggest ever recall in the United States. The German automaker has announced that it is recalling 744,852 cars in the United States to fix faulty panoramic sunroofs. The problem impacts all trims levels of multiple vehicles. The affected models include the 2001–2007 C-class, 2003–2009…
Read MoreVolkswagen Recalls Almost 700K Cars Due to Potential Rollaways
According to recent filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Volkwagen is recalling just over 679,000 cars over a problem where ignition keys could be removed before the vehicle was in park. The problem exists in vehicles with real ignition keys (not push start models). It’s an electrical problem, which VW has struggled…
Read MoreGM Issues Recall Of Over 1 Million Silverado and Sierra Trucks
General Motors is voluntarily recalling 895,232 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks from the 2014-2015 model years. Along with recalls from worldwide markets, the total number of vehicles recalled globally is 1,037,982. The reason for the recall, as indicated by GM in their press release, is because “the flexible steel cable that connects…
Read MoreThe Most Infamous Car Recalls In History
There are many reasons for a vehicle to be recalled by its manufacturer. These can include a faulty air conditioner, or floor mats that don’t fit as they should. There are recall notices issued all the time. Usually, owners are barely unaware of them. Every once in a while, though, there is a notorious auto…
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