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1,253 Ram 3500 and 2500 Trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Chrysler because of an issue with the premium headlamps available on these vehicles.  The trucks are in danger of running afoul of the Federal Standard governing lamps and reflective devices because of a headlight shutter error that can take place when the driver switches to high-beams.  Because of the defect, the driver would potentially be unable to properly see the road in front of them and persons coming the other way could be momentarily blinded.  These circumstances could lead to a crash.  Once the recall starts next month, owners will hear from Chrysler and be able to bring the vehicles in to a dealer for free repairs.

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Ram 3500, 2500, and 1500 trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Chrysler.  More than 30,000 vehicles that contain premium tail lamps are potentially affected by the recall, which was issued because there’s a possibility that the trucks are out of compliance with federal standards regarding lamp equipment.  When a turn signal lamp fails, a driver is typically warned by rapid flashing and ticking in the cabin when the signal is activated.  On these vehicles, that warning might not happen, and thus a driver would not know when their turn signal has failed, creating a crash hazard when other vehicle operators can’t identify turning intention.  The recall should start next month, and owners will hear from Chrysler and be able to bring the trucks in to a dealer for free reprogramming.

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12,907 Dodge Dart automobiles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Chrysler because of an apparent issue with the dual dry clutch transmission and a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine.  When the weather drops below 20 degrees, the aforementioned engine is in danger of stalling.  If this occurs in the midst of transit, the threat of a crash increases because of the unexpected situation.  At some point this month, the recall is going to start.  Owners will hear from Chrysler and should be able to bring their automobiles in to a dealer to get their powertrain control modules reprogrammed at no cost.  This should take care of the safety issue.

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Virage, Rapide, DB9, and V8 and V12 Vantage vehicles produced between May 2012 and this past April are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that could compromise safety.  On an estimated 689 of these vehicles, a break is possible in the throttle pedal arm thanks to an apparent shortfall in the production process.  In the midst of driving, the vehicle could then return to idle mode unexpectedly.  This situation can imperil the driver’s ability to alter their speed and thus the threat of a crash becomes more apparent.  There has been no indication as to when the recall will start, but once it does, contact will be made by Aston Martin and owners will be able to bring the automobiles in to a dealer to receive replacement components.

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Slightly more than 500 Trophy SE and Trophy motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles.  The fuel tank on these vehicles has two layers that may not adhere properly, a condition that has the potential to allow fuel to emanate from the tank.  This poses two hazards:  the motorcycles could unexpectedly stall in the midst of traffic, posing a crash risk, and a fire could break out if an ignition source is in the vicinity of the leaking fuel.  Owners should be on the lookout for a notice from Triumph, as the recall is set to begin at some point this month.  Motorcyclists will be able to obtain a new fuel tank from dealers.

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Chrysler has announced the recall of 180,131 Jeep Wrangler automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  At issue is the fact that the vehicles’ transmission oil cooler line may develop a hole as a result of continued wear by the power steering line.  This can cause the vehicles to emanate transmission fluid, which can impede the capabilities of the transmission as a whole.  Thus, the threat of a crash becomes more apparent.  Free replacement of the power steering return tube assembly will be offered by dealers once the recall begins this July.  At that point, owners should be on the lookout for a notification from Chrysler.

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Speed Triple Motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have Anti Lock Brake systems are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles because of an issue that could create inappropriate shifting.  349 motorcycles could potentially impacted by an improper detent spring in the transmission.  If this faulty component is in place, a rider might find his or her bike shifting gears while in transit without they themselves initiating the action.  The threat of a crash then becomes greater.  The recall should start at some point in June, so owners should be on the lookout for a notification from Triumph soon.  A new detent spring will be provided by dealers at no cost to owners who bring their vehicles in.

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N-Series trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America because of a potential stalling threat posed in the midst of transit.  Slightly fewer than 200 vehicles that contain an automatic transmission could be impacted by the issue, which would find potential dislodging of a transmission retaining ring taking place.  When the ring is thus separated from the clutch drum, the ability to move forward can be compromised and the vehicle can putter out, an issue that may possibly pose a crash hazard.  The recall will start at some point next month.  Owners should hear from Isuzu, at which point they can seek out free repairs from a dealer.

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Cadillac SRX automobiles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a potential issue with the 18 inch wheels available on these units.  Around 18,871 vehicles might be impacted by the problem, which would revolve around potential loosening of the lug nuts on these wheels.  This can lead the lug nuts to fall off completely, which can cause a fracture to crop up in the wheel studs.  All of these things could prompt the wheel to be dislodged from the vehicle completely, an issue that can prompt a loss of control and subsequent crash threat.  The recall is set to start next Monday, at which point owners can expect to hear from GM.  A free tire rotation and wheel nut replacement will be carried out by dealers for those who bring their vehicles in.

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Given their large size when compared with other types of vehicles on the highway, semi trucks need to have their safety assured in order to protect travelers along the roads.  Thus, owners of the vehicles involved in this next recall must make sure to get the necessary repairs as soon as possible, lest a runaway tractor trailer imperil safety across the country.

Mack Trucks announced the recall, which pertains to MRU, GU, LEU, CXU, and CHU trucks of the 2013 and 2014 model years.  Each of the 5,203 or so affected vehicles will have drum brakes.

The recall was necessitated because it was discovered that there might not be a cotter pin in the brake slack adjuster’s clevis pin.  Without this component, loosening and eventual dislodgment of the clevis pin is a distinct possibility.  This can lead one wheel to lose its ability to halt as required, a condition that will potentially increase the time and distance it takes to stop.  The vehicle might also be pulled to one side because of the braking imbalance.  Either situation would imperil drivers and nearby commuters.

On June 17, the recall is set to start up, and owners can expect to hear from Mack.  Free inspections will be offered by dealers, and if the brake slack adjuster is found to be wanting, new hardware will also be installed at no cost.