2012

217,500 Tribute vehicles of the model years 2001 through 2006 (plus 2008) are being recalled by Mazda.  There is a risk that, when the driver presses the gas pedal, the throttle can become stuck and send the vehicle hurtling down the road at unreasonable speeds.  This issue is due to inadequate clearance between the speed… read more

Ford has announced the recall of nearly half a million Escape SUVs of the 2001 through 2004 model years.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall is due to an issue with the throttle which could lead to unmanageable speeds. The Escapes being recalled were produced between October 22, 1999 and January… read more

A new report praises the recall of the 2013 Ford Escape SUV, which the author says has been handled quickly and professionally by the automaker. The cause of the recall is a faulty fuel-line in the engine that could leak and potentially cause a fire. The recall is the result of defects in a third-party… read more

Both natural disasters and recalls have hindered Toyota’s sales in previous years, but they seem to have made a comeback in 2012. They surpassed the reigning champion, GM, in sales for the first half of 2012. Contributing to Toyota’s success are increased sales in China and Southeast Asia and U.S. sales recovery following extensive recalls…. read more

The Ford Motor Company has placed a voluntary recall on 9,320 of their 2013 Escape vehicles. The recall comes after findings which showed a manufacturing defect in the fuel line located in the engine compartment. The fuel line can possibly crack, causing a risk of fire should there be a nearby ignition source. Owners of… read more

83 Volkswagen Beetles of the 2012 model year have been recalled due to their possibly having tires that do not meet federal safety standards. The tires on the affected vehicles can be over or under inflated, creating a crash risk. Owners of the affected vehicles are being notified by Volkswagen and the tires will be… read more

Beginning this month, certain owners of the 2012 Nissan Juke may be receiving a recall notice. Due to faulty welding on the rear seat back striker, the backs of the rear seats in these Jukes may come loose if a collision takes place, posing a heightened injury risk to the passengers in those seats.  Seat… read more

Porsche has issued a recall for its Panamera Turbo from model years 2011 and 2012, as well as the Panamera Turbo S and the Cayenne Turbo vehicles solely from the 2012 model year. 270 vehicles are affected.  The reason for the recall is that a turbocharger’s turbine wheel could be fractured because of a casting… read more

8,266 Escape vehicles from the 2013 model year have been recalled by Ford.  The carpet padding near the gas pedals can actually push the center console trim panel out of position.  This might lead to a driver making contact with the side of the brake pedal with their foot.  The ensuing increased stopping distance could… read more

Ford has announced the recall of F-650 and F-750 vehicles of the 2012 model year.  The 783 affected vehicles have windshields that might not have clear and black primer.  If this is the case, the windshield won’t be properly secured to the cab and could fall away, posing an injury and fatality threat.  The recall… read more

S80 vehicles of model years from 2011 through 2013 are being recalled by Volvo.  The 1,469 automobiles have a transmission defect wherein downshifting might be impossible when the vehicle is coasting.  This safety issue, which is caused by a software error, can cause the RPMs to decrease drastically and might even lead to an engine… read more

98 vehicles are being recalled by Prevost because brackets and clamps can scrape against the AFSS Linear Thermal Detector while the vehicles are being driven.  This component, which is used to sense a vehicle fire, can then mistakenly activate and shut off the engine, creating a crash hazard in the midst of traffic.  H3-45, X3-45,… read more