2012

Ford has issued a recall on 6,146 Ford Escape vehicles of the 2013 model year that were made between October 5, 2011 and August 31 of this year.  Each affected vehicle has a 1.6L engine. There is a malfunction with the cylinder head cup plug that might create leaking coolant, which could then lead to… read more

44,668 Cheverolet Sonics of the 2012 model year are being recalled by GMC. The models were built between May 2011 and February 2012. The windshield wipers placed on these models fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The washer hose may separate from the fluid reservoir, preventing a person from using the fluid to… read more

1,377 Fisker Karma vehicles of the 2012 model year that were produced from mid-June to the beginning of July have been recalled. There is a risk of an automotive fire caused by a potential defect in a cooling fan.  Fisker dealers will repair the defective fans at no cost to the consumer.  Owners should have… read more

General Motors has announced the recall of the Buick Rainier, the Chevy Trailblazer, the GMC Envoy, the Isuzu Ascender, and the Saab 9-7X vehicles of the 2006 through 2007 model years. There is an issue with the driver’s door wherein fluid might enter the module, lead to a corrosion-induced short-circuit, and potentially cause a fire…. read more

141 Aerial Device vehicles of the 2012 model year have been recalled by Altec Industries.  These automobiles, which have a chassis from Navistar Terrastar, come with a torsion bar put in by Altec that increases the front suspension’s ride height.  Should the vehicle hit uneven terrain, such as a speed bump, the vehicle operator might… read more

9,389 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vehicles of the 2003 and 2004 model years are being recalled by General Motors because of a defect with the fuel filler pipe’s protective conduit.  Various fluids and contaminants can become stuck in this component and lead to corrosion.  Should this happen, and a person goes to fill up… read more

A threat posed by floor mats on the driver’s side of the vehicle has led to the recall of 8,500 M-Class sport utility vehicles by Mercedes-Benz.  Affected vehicles are the ML63, the ML550, and the ML350 of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  The gas pedal can become trapped in the down position because of… read more

36,413 Chevy Impalas utilized as police vehicles are being recalled by General Motors.  The vehicles, which are of the model years 2008 through 2012, could experience fracturing in their front lower control arms.  This could lead the vehicle operator to lose control of the Impala and potentially cause a crash.  Starting next week, owners will… read more

Lexus HS250h automobiles of the 2010 model year and RAV4 sport utility vehicles of the 2006 through 2011 model years have been recalled by Toyota.  778,000 automobiles in total have a potential defect.  During rear wheel alignment, the nuts could have been tightened incorrectly, leading to loosening, rust, and separation of the arm.  This could… read more

Last year, Ford was forced to recall 425,000 Windstar minivans once it was discovered that salt placed on the road following blizzard conditions could cause corrosion and breakage in the vehicles.  Ford blames frames provided by the Dana Corporation for the defect and ensuing recall, and they have now filed a lawsuit against the company. … read more

Santa Fe vehicles from the 2007 through 2009 model years are being recalled by Hyundai due to an error with the occupant classification system.  199,118 vehicles might need recalibration of this component so that it can determine if an adult of small stature is in the seat.  If recalibration is not conducted, the system might… read more

Hyundai has announced the recall of 22,512 Sonata vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  A manufacturing error might lead the side curtain airbags in these vehicles to activate without a crash taking place.  This could both injure the occupants of the vehicle and distract any driver who has to suddenly switch his focus… read more