2014

Numerous types of vehicles are being recalled by Toyota for two separate issues, either of which could lead to a crash if a driver is not expecting certain functions of the vehicle to suddenly be turned off.  Consumer Reports explores the dual recalls, which are both related to software problems, in a new report. Even… read more

Peterbilt 579, Peterbilt 567, and Kenworth T680 chassis of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by PACCAR because of a potential safety issue associated with the door latch assemblies from Inteva.  There are two issues that could present:  someone on the outside could open an unlocked door, or someone inside may be… read more

If you are the first person to drive a given vehicle off the lot, you should be able to feel relatively confident that you would know about any recall alerts that get issued on that automobile.  The dealer and the auto company have your address, and assuming you update that address if you move, you… read more

Various types of vehicles of model years ranging between 2008 and 2014 are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that has the potential to cause a crash.  The recall affects just over 5,000 Rapide, Rapide S, Virage, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage S, V8 Vantage, and DB9 automobiles.  A breakage of the accelerator… read more

Last week, a series of vehicles had to be recalled not for an issue with the line of vehicles itself, but for a component of the charger used to provide the vehicles with power.  The recall affected the Model S from Tesla, the company that has been leading the charge for the adoption of electric… read more

E-450, E-350, E-250, and E-150 vehicles of the 2011 model year are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company over concerns that visibility could be diminished.  On 4,532 vehicles, there is a chance that a driver’s ability to view the road would be impeded due to bubbles within the windshield.  This problem, which is apparently… read more

GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado vehicles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a possible overheating threat.  Each of the 300,000 vehicles estimated to be affected by the recall could have a 5.3L or 4.3L engine.  The overheating issue affects the exhaust and could be triggered when the vehicle… read more

Edge automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have 2.0L engines are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company because of a safety issue that could pose a fire threat.  27,933 vehicles are potentially impacted by the recall, which comes as the result of an error during manufacturing.  This could lead to a… read more

A potential safety hazard associated with the door locks from Fastec available on the vehicles has led to the recall of 3,175 recreational trailers.  This particular recall was announced by Monaco RVs and affects vehicles from model years ranging between 2008 and 2013.  When the key is pulled away from the lock, said lock can… read more

Sterling Bullet trucks of the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled by Daimler Trucks North America because of an issue that could pose a possible crash risk.  The recall was issued due to a worry that a fracture of the left outer tie rod ball stud is a possibility.  2,564 vehicles could be… read more

More than 5,000 Kenworth trucks of the 2014 model year are being recalled by Paccar Incorporated because of a problem that could potentially diminish the ability of other drivers to see the vehicles.  These trucks have an STT lamp that is reportedly in danger of shrinking, and when that occurs, the mounted retention ring meant… read more

A seatbelt issue has prompted the recall of numerous vehicles of the 2014 model year by Daimler Trucks North America.  The recall affects Argosy, Coronado, M2 Business Class, Cascadia, Western Star 4900, 6900, 4700, and Freightliner 122SD, 114SD, and 108SD vehicles.  A total of 26,310 vehicles could be impacted by an issue that would see… read more