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After recalling 2,500 Audi A3, Audi TT and Audi TT Roadster vehicles equipped with S tronic transmissions at the end of August, the four-ring brand issued another safety recall, involving the same models, only this time due to a potential fuel leak. Over 10,000 ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the Ford F-150 after several complaints reported that the side driver airbag is deployed for no reason. According to preliminary information, the glitch could affect around 530,000 pickups. ...
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Just as we told you earlier today, Toyota is planning to recall several models in the United States due to a potential dangerous floor mat that could struck the acceleration pedal. According to an Associated Press report, the recall will concern 3.8 million ...
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Japanese carmaker Toyota has just announced that several models are affected by an interference of the floor mat with the accelerator pedal. The company said that the accelerator pedal of multiple vehicles sold either as a Toyota or Lexus could get struck in the ...
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Ducati Recalls 247 Streetfighter S MotorcyclesRECALLSItalian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati issued a safety recall for the 2010 F1098 S Streetfighter models due to a problem with an engine cooling component, which could increase the risk of a crash and have serious consequences over the riders' safety. In a notification posted on the official website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ducati explains that the recall concerns 247 units that have a loose ground screw in the ECU. The direct consequence of such a problem is that this loose screw might cause the engine to stall and therefore run out of gas. We don’t know exactly if a recall was necessary to remedy the problem, since this minor problem could have been fixed on the next dealer visit. However, the Italian manufacturer did have to comply with ... >> Read more |
Japanese manufacturer Nissan is recalling 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima in the United States after discovering that a suspension glitch could increase the risk of a crash and have serious consequences over the passengers' safety. In a notification posted on the ...
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Mitsubishi is recalling 2010 Endeavor in the United States due to what appears to be a serious safety glitch affecting the airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration informed a few days ago that the Japanese manufacturer is recalling 531 units sold ...
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Swedish carmaker Volvo today announced that it is recalling 26,000 cars worldwide because of a glitch spotted in the software that might cause serious engine problems. In case you're wondering what are the models concerned by the recall, just-auto.com writes that ...
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One of the biggest operator on the tire market announced today that is recalling certain products that might endanger drivers, due to some problems with the tread or belt. The products in question are the Pirelli PZero Corsa tires 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1 left and ...
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BMW North America has just announced that is recalling model year 2009 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) and JCW Clubman due some problems with the service brakes. The German manufacturer announced that the problem in question affects a potential number of 560 ...
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Toyota Motor Sales USA today announced that it will recall approximately 95,700 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2008 and 2009 Scion xD vehicles sold in the US after discovering that "condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) ...
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The Chinese branch of Japanese manufacturer Toyota, together with the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine announced today the recall of some 690,000 vehicles, affected by a problem with the vehicles' electronic window ...
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Just like Volkswagen announced a voluntary recall concerning 13,500 vehicles built between September 2008 and August 2009, German carmaker Audi has also initiated a voluntary recall that refers to 2,500 vehicles built within the same period of time.
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German manufacturer Volkswagen has just announced a voluntary recall of the 2009-2010 Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos in the U.S., after discovering that some models equipped with its DSG transmission could be affected. Therefore, the recall applies to 13,500 ...
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The paint hasn't dried yet on the 2010 Corolla and the parent company sees itself forced to recall it in the United States. The reason is that certain models feature an incorrect applied label that can easily become unglued and detach from the driver sun visor. ...
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German automaker BMW is recalling 2009 Z4 30I and 35I after discovering a problem with the vehicles’ electric system, due to a defective crimp connector that could potentially hurt the seatbelt bearer.
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After discovering a problem concerning the fuel pump, which might corrode and eventually fail due to humidity conditions that may appear in time, BMW North America has recently announced that it is recalling certain 2006-2008 models.
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Jaguar recently announced that it is recalling 2010 XF models in the United States after discovering that some of them come with tire labels not corresponding with the tires fitted on the vehicles. According to a notification posted on the official National Highway ...
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Transport Canada, the Canadian government department in charge of transportation in the country, released the latest recalls, with 2009 Volvo S80, {ad]2008 Saturn Vue and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg the "stars" of the notifications.
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As we reported last week, Japanese manufacturer Honda has discovered a potentially life-threatening fault in some of its vehicles. Due to the faulty airbags manufactured by Takata Corp, Honda already announced it will recall 300,000 MY 2001 Accord and Civic models. ...
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