2012

Maserati has announced a recall of their GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible automobiles manufactured between June 2008 and March 2010.  The model years affected are the same as the manufacture dates mentioned. 1,768 units are included within this recall, which arose because of a defect in the lamp assembly.  This defect can contribute to a failure… read more

Ford has recalled 36 of its 2011 F-650 trucks due to a risk of losing steering control.  The trucks, which were manufactured between February 2 and February 17 of last year, suffer from a problem in which the steering arm can shake loose of the steering knuckle and increase the possibility of a crash situation. … read more

Glaval buses, model year 2006 to 2011, may contain defective fuses in the air conditioner unit and are being recalled for this reason. The fuses may loosen over time and cause damage to the vehicular structure, possibly resulting in a fire. The fuses are reportedly affected by the passage of time, vibrations resulting from use… read more

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain XD35, XD 40, XDE35, XDE40 and XN40 model transit buses. This recall affects a variety of model years between 2009 and 2012.  Please contact New Flyer or see the press release for more information.  490 units fall under the purview of the recall. Complications with the control panels installed… read more

BMW has long been a maker of luxury cars, but even such high-end vehicles can pose a safety risk. Today, the company announced a recall of 2,470 Mini Coopers manufactured between 2006 and 2011.  The vehicles in question were only sold in Brazil. The problem has to do with the motor’s cooling system.  According to… read more

Driving a vehicle is hazardous enough, but once you’re parked and out of the car, you think you’re all good, right? Well, as it turns out, you don’t even have to be inside of your car for it to potentially cause damage to others. BMW AG has announced a recall of certain of its 2012… read more

A school bus manufacturer is issuing a recall for buses in order to fix a defective part that poses a fire hazard, according to recent news reports. More than 1,800 buses are subject to recall. The bolt that is part of the clamp assembly has been proven to break under pressure, which leads to a… read more

Yamaha has issued a recall for their VMX17 motorcycles due to an engine malfunction, according to recent news sources. The recall affect about 2,300 of the the VMX17, or V-MAX, bikes. The model years affected are 2009 to 2011. The variants include the YB, YCB, ZR, ZCR, AG and ACG. The issue is high oil… read more

Car recalls can difficult to stay on top of, especially if they affect cars that are a few years older and may have been resold. However, according to recent news sources, an app might make it easier for car owners to stay updated on recalls that affect their safety and the safety of other drivers… read more

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler is recalling almost 243,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potential “loss of directional stability.” The recall impacts the 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4×4 as well as the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty models from the 2003–2011 model years. Most of the affected… read more