2012

67 V13R vehicles of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by Campagna Motors.  These three wheeled vehicles, which were produced between August 2010 and this past June, may have defective seat belts resulting from the improper installation of that vehicle component.  In a crash situation, the seat belts might not do their… read more

BMW of North America is issuing a recall on two models, the 1-Series Active E and the Z4, the former of model year 2011 and the latter of model year 2012. The defective component is the power steering assistance system. A sudden loss of steering assistance can occur due to changes in electrical current. This… read more

Recalls are vital to preserving public safety, but as this next story illustrates, sometimes the repairs needed to correct a defect might entail an additional defect that can’t be ignored. Recently, Ford instituted a recall of 470,000 Escape sport utility vehicles from the 2002 through the 2004 model years that contained a three liter V-6… read more

Due to corrosion issues, Isuzu has issued a recall for the 1998-2000 Amigo and the 2001-2002 Rodeo. This corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower link bracket to become detached, greatly increasing the car’s crash risk. The recall applies to cars sold in over 20 states and affects over 11,000 vehicles. Owners of the affected… read more

Prevost is recalling H3-45 coaches of model years between 2007 and 2011 and X3-45 coaches of model years between 2009 and 2011 because of a gas pedal sensor defect. If the problem occurs, the pedal will become inoperative, increasing the possibility that a crash might take place. Prevost plans to notify customers and replace the… read more

All recalls are important, even if they don’t necessarily involve thousands upon thousands of vehicles.  Even defects involving a small number of vehicles can be found over time to be more widespread than initially assumed. That’s why I’m bringing you news of the recall of an X3-45 and an MTH XLII-45E coach, each of the… read more

Volvo Cars North America has been fined $1.5 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA reported that Volvo failed to make safety recalls in the allotted timeframe of five days six times in 2010. The recalls were due to a number of issues ranging from faulty airbags to potentially defective batteries. The… read more

General Motors has begun to recall 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport passenger vehicles, all manufactured between April 26, 2012 and May 17, 2012.  The number of potentially affected units is 2,070. The vehicles fail to meet parking brake performance requirements mandated by the government.  The parking brake cable may become separated from the connector, causing the… read more

Prevost Cars has announced a recall for the following vehicles: the VIP45, the X3-45 and the XLII, all of the 2012 model year. The steering gearbox bolts on the 52 recalled units appear to be too long to have been torqued correctly. Over time, the bolts might loosen and this may lead to a decrease… read more

Another series of vehicles is being recalled because of the danger they pose to motorists’ safety. Toyota announced the recall, which concerns the Lexus RX350 and RX450H automobiles of the 2010 model year.  Each of the units being recalled was made between November 8, 2008 and September 1, 2010.  A staggering 154,036 vehicles could potentially… read more

Thousands of vehicles are being recalled because of a potential defect that presents itself under a certain set of weather conditions. The recall, which concerns Audi Q5 automobiles of the 2012 model year, was announced by Volkswagen of America, the manufacturer.  Each of the units affected will have been produced between June 21 and December… read more

It’s fairly unusual for numerous defects to be discovered within one vehicle, but that’s exactly what happened with the Chevrolet Cruze. Earlier, I reported to you news about a recall that was initiated on the Chevy Cruze because of a defect concerning the fuel tank straps in these vehicles.  Now, General Motors has announced the… read more