Due to potential brake problems, Honda has initiated a recall of nearly half a million vehicles.  The U.S. division of Honda said that 471,820 Odyssey and Acura RL vehicles made between 2005 and 2007 are affected by this recall , which stems from an issue that may result in weakened brakes and increased braking difficulties, potentially resulting in [...]

BMW North America has announced that it will be recalling 150,800 BMW vehicles in two separate recalls. The larger of the two recalls pertains to certain twin-turbo inline six-cylinder BMW’s created between 2007 and 2010.  According to BMW, there is a potential problem regarding the high-pressure fuel pump, which may lead to emissions problems. …[Read more]

Toyota announced recently that it will be recalling approximately 740,000 vehicles due to leaking brake fluid issues that may result in the activation of the brake warning light.  The affected vehicles are 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350. The specific…[Read more]

Due to seatbelt issues that do not meet US and Canadian safety standards, GM announced they will be recalling 322,000 Chevy Impala vehicles made in 2009 and 2010.  According to GM, the front seat belts may disconnect from their base, making this recall vital to the safety of General Motors’ customers.  However, no injuries or deaths [...]

General Motors announced that it is recalling nearly 4,000 Cadillac SRX Crossover vehicles due to a power steering line issue.  The issue involves leaking power steering fluid, which could potentially catch fire.  GM says that owners should be aware of any leaking fluid from their vehicles. In one instance, an unattended vehicle caught fire.  This…[Read more]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that Mercedes Benz will be recalling more than 85,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles due to power steering problems.  In addition to this, over 22,000 Mercedes vehicles will be recalled in the UK.  The vehicles affected are the 2010 Mercedes C-Class and 2010 and 2011 E-Class Coupe…[Read more]

BMW of North America announced recently that it will be recalling some of its vehicles manufactured between 2002 and 2010.  Amounting to 198,000 vehicles in all, the recall affects v12 and v8 models, including: 2002-08 BMW 745i/Li, 750i/Li, and 760i/Li 2007-08 BMW Alpina B7 2004-10 BMW 645i and 650i 2004-10 BMW 545i and 550i 2003-2010 Rolls-Royce [...]

Tesla Motors today voluntarily initiated a recall after the low voltage auxiliary cable in a single vehicle chafed against the edge of a carbon fiber panel in the vehicle causing a short, smoke and possible fire behind the right front headlamp of the vehicle. This issue is limited to the 12V low voltage auxiliary cable and [...]

Ford recalled 575,000 units of the Windstar minivan late last week in for a possible axle issue stemming from driving in areas where the high road-salt usage can lead to corrosion. The affected units are from the model years 1998 through 2003. The recall includes almost 463,000 in 21 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with the rest [...]

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the United States to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles…[Read more]

No one likes a product recall, but in the case of automobiles, wouldn’t you rather give the product back than to face a potential crash due to a part malfunctioning while you are driving? Well, that’s what Mazda Motors Corporation is banking on as the company has recalled over 300,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 units. Mazda is recalling [...]

Not only is Mazda recalling vehicles, but GM is as well. GMs recall will affect 243,000 SUVs in 2009 and 2010 with safety belt issues. The specific vehicles being recalled include: Chevy Traverse Buick Enclave GMC Acadia Saturn Outlook Most of the vehicles were shipped within the U.S., but many others were exported to Canada, Saudi Arabia,…[Read more]