Dual Recalls Issued By Toyota Over Possible Safety Threats
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
Crash Hazard Leads To Recall Of Over 5,000 Aston Martin Vehicles
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
467 Transit Buses Recalled By Glaval For Crash And Fire Threats
Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic. The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness. There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more
4,532 Vehicles Recalled By Ford Over Windshield Visibility Issue
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
2,564 Sterling Bullet Trucks Recalled Over Possible Crash Risk
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
Visibility Issue Leads to Recall of Over 5,000 Kenworth Trucks
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
2,622 International ProStar Sleeper Cabs Recalled Over Crash Risk
International ProStar sleeper cabs of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Navistar because of an issue with the chassis skirts, which could have one of four different feature codes (16XSA through 16XSD). The S-brackets on the upper horizontal supports of these components could come into contact with the fuel tank in… read more
Brake Loss Threat Leads to Recall of 6,800 Trek Madone Bikes
Various models of Trek Madone bicycles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by the Waterloo, Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycles Corporation because of the risk of a crash. 6,800 bikes could be affected by an issue that would see a failure of the front brakes taking place, a situation that could obviously cause the person… read more
62,155 Tiguan Automobiles Recalled By Volkswagen Over Visibility Issue
Tiguan automobiles of the 2009 through 2011 model years have been recalled by Volkswagen Group of America because of an issue that could compromise other motorists’ ability to spot the vehicles. 62,155 automobiles could be affected by this issue, wherein the fuse holder involved with the exterior lights is in danger of melting. When this… read more
1,747 School Buses Recalled By Blue Bird Due To Suspension Risk
Conventional and All American school buses of the 2014 model year are being recalled by the Blue Bird Corporation because of a possible problem with the suspension on the vehicles. 1,747 buses that have a ZY on the front suspensions’ bolt heads are potentially impacted by a manufacturing issue that could cause a breakage of… read more
2,886 Motorcycles Recalled By Harley-Davidson Over Crash Risk
2,886 motorcycles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company because of a potential safety issue that could arise. These motorcycles could have clutch release plates that are inappropriate for the given units. Because of this, a rider might not be able to disengage the clutch. When this occurs during… read more
K1600 GTL and GT Motorcycles Recalled By BMW Due to Crash Risk
K1600 GTL and K1600 GT motorcycles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by BMW of North America because of a possible crash risk. The recall affects 2,475 vehicles that could suffer from the engine control unit not getting the right throttle valve control signal under certain circumstances. When this occurs, the engine may… read more