[dr-image] Bad Power Steering Causes 86,000 Mini Coopers to Be Recalled [dr-facebook-counter] Brand/Company BMW/Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S Mini Recall Overview: In 2010 the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating the cars after 339 complaints, twenty minor crashes and three fires were reported. The source of the complaint was melted wires. At first BMW […]
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Kia Recalls Over 377,000 Kia Sorento’s
[dr-image] Kia recalls over 377,000 Kia Sorrento SUVs for transmission problems [dr-facebook-counter] Brand/Company: Kia/ Kia Sorento SUVs Kia Recall Overview: Kia is recalling over 377,000 Sorento SUVs model years 2011-2013 due to transmission issues. These were manufactured between Oct. 19, 2009, and Jan. 31, 2013. The transmission has been known to shift out of park, […]
Land Rover Recalls Over 6,500 Range Rovers
[dr-image] Over 6,500 Select Model Land Rovers recalled. [dr-facebook-counter] Land Rover has issued a recall that affects a select few of 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models that were manufactured between June 2nd and June 11th, 2015. Brand/Company Land Rover/Range Rover Land Rover Recall Overview: About 856 Range Rovers that were manufactured between […]
Honda Recalls 143,000 Civics and Fits
[dr-image] 143,000 Honda vehicles Recalled due to Software problems [dr-facebook-counter] Software problems has resulted in a recall of over 143,000 Honda Civics and Fits. Brand/Company Honda / Civic / Fit Honda Recall Overview: Honda says the software was programmed in a way that exposes the drive pulley shaft to more stress than it was built to handle. […]
Mazda Stops Delivery On Over 14,000 Mazda3 cars
[dr-image] Mazda issues stop sale and recall on 14,000 Mazda3’s [dr-facebook-counter] Mazda is issuing a stop sale and recall on 14,406 examples of the 2015-2016 Mazda3 in the US with build dates between May 21, 2015, and August 24, 2015, due to a possible fuel leak. Brand/Company Mazda/Mazda3 Mazda Recall Overview: Mazda Motor Corporation […]
GM Recalls 32,000 SUVs Due To Fire Danger
[dr-image] GM is recalling 32,000 SUVs due to fire hazard. [dr-facebook-counter] GM Models Affected Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia GM Recall Overview: General Motors is advising its customers to not use their windshield wipers in certain SUVs. These SUVs include the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia from the 2016. An electrical […]
Volkswagen Recalls over 500,000 Vehicles Due to Emissions Violations
[dr-adsense] [dr-facebook-counter] [dr-image] The Danger of the Volkswagen Recall: Volkswagen vehicles are not being pulled from the road because of the danger they pose to drivers directly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recalled them for having software that turned on an emissions control system when the cars were being inspected. The EPA is now […]
Urgent SUV recall
* updated, 7/21/2015. Hackers have been able to remotely crash a Jeep http://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV drivers need to pay close attention. Fiat Chrysler has announced an urgent recall of these vehicles after an error in the assembly process was identified. A press release states, “rear-end instability and/or reduced braking power” […]
Takata Airbags – Expanded Recall
* UPDATED 5/20/15 This Takata airbag recall has been expanded to nearly 34 million vehicles. In a horrifying case of negligence, a massive airbag recall is underway in the automobile industry. The issue involves defective inflators that can deploy improperly during a crash and shoot metal fragments into the vehicle’s occupants. Four fatalities and more […]
Fords’ Faulty Doors and Loose Seat Belts
Ford is recalling 2010-2013 versions of the Ford Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, and Lincoln MKS, as well as, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect cars and vans. Ford says there have been no reported injuries related to any of these recalls, however, they’ve discovered that seat belts in these models could loosen over time making them […]