Archive for February, 2011
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Suzuki is recalling certain 2008-2010 motorcycles for regulator/rectifier assemblies that were produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module circuit board and the rectifier case heat sink. Without proper adhesion, the power module could overheat causing the circuit board to deform and lift from the case. As a result, there could be insufficient charge to the battery. The part numbers of the rectifier assemblies being recalled are: 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. These rectifiers have been installed on:
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / AN400
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / DL1000
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / GSF1250
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / GSX-R600
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / GSX-R750
- 2008 – SUZUKI / GSX1300B
- 2008-2010 – SUZUKI / GSX1300R
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / GSX650F
- 2009-2010 – SUZUKI / SFV650
- 2008-2010 – SUZUKI / VL800
- 2008-2009 – SUZUKI / VLR1800
- 2009-2010 – SUZUKI / VZ1500
Suzuki will notify owners of the recall starting March 02, 2011. For more information contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040 or the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Tags: California Lemon Law, electrical problem, Motorcycle problems, Suzuki
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Investigations started by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last September has lead the government agency to urge a recall that could affect almost 140,000 F-150 trucks in the United States. The recall is over concerns that the air bags could deploy without warning. The NHTSA said that they have received almost 240 complaints of unwanted airbag deployment on 2004-2006 F-150 vehicles with almost 80 leading to injuries.
According to Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood, an improperly installed wire in the steering wheel may chaff, causing a short and an illuminated seat belt warning lamp. If it is not serviced, it could lead to deployment of the airbag. The recall will cover 2004-2006 Ford F-150 trucks, built in their Norfolk, Virginia assembly plant, for a relatively low risk of inadvertent air bag deployment. The NHTSA said they will review the recall and determine if it is sufficient.
Tags: air bag problem, California Lemon Law, electrical problem, Ford, NHTSA
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Rivalry to the Ford Sync and the Kia UVO, the Chey Mylink will be featured on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and the extended range electric Volt. The new infotainment system will offer many features similar to the popular Ford Sync, such as voice activated music and remote car control functions. The system will work with OnStar, allowing users to download maps and directions to the touch screen. GM hopes to eventually expand MyLink to its entire global lineup with Buick, Cadillac and GMC expected later this year, according to Micky Bly, executive director of electrical systems, hybrids, electric vehicles and batteries for GM.
Tags: auto industry, Chevrolet, Chevy MyLink, ford sync, General Motors, GM, kia uvo, OnStar, sync navigation system
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened up a defect investigation into 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) after receiving 32 complaints of stalling engines. None of the incidents resulted in an accident, but many complained that the vehicle could not be restarted and had to be towed to the dealership. The NHTSA have carried out several investigations into stalling engines of different vehicles and manufacturers over the years, many of which have led to recalls.
Tags: California Lemon Law, NHTSA, stalling engines, Toyota
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Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Honda has announced a recall that will affect about 100,000 2009-2010 Fit vehicles in the United States and almost 700,000 Honda vehicles world wide. The problem is being blamed on a spring in the engine that can break over time causing engine noises, stalling and potential engine damage. Owners of recalled vehicles will be notified by the manufacturer starting early March. You can find out if the recall applies to your vehicle by going online to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009 and selecting option 4.
Tags: California Lemon Law, Honda, stalling engines
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
General Motors is recalling some 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles for a problem that could significantly change the handling of the vehicle, increasing the chance of an accident. GM suspects that some of the vehicles may have a condition where the wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nuts to loosen. The driver may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, eventually leading to the toe link separating and allowing the wheel to turn inboard or outboard.
Dealers will clean the wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts, and if necessary replace the rear suspension toe link. GM has not yet provided an owner notification schedule, but owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or go to www.gmownercenter.com for more information.
Tags: cadillac CTS, Cadillac problems, California Lemon Law, GM problem, suspension problems
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
California is known as one of the largest automobile markets in the United States. They also have some of the strictest government environment regulations which has made them one of the leading markets for hybrid vehicles. Because of this, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor feel that the demand for plug-in and electric cars will follow a similar pattern.
California was the first state were the Chevy Volt, Nissan leaf and the Ford Focus Electric was released, and where fuel cell vehicles are leased in small numbers. According to the CAR report the demand for cleaner technologies is fed by incentives such as tax credits, priority parking spaces for environmentally friendly vehicles, and because California has invested into infrastructure to accommodate the electric vehicle.
Tags: auto industry, Automobile industry in California, California Gas Prices, California Lemon Law, charging stations in california, Electric Cars, Hybrid Automobiles
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Monday, February 14th, 2011
Toyo Tire Holdings of America has announced a safety recall for Toyo and Nitto brand tires produced using out of spec rubber. The tires were manufactured at the Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Sendai, Japan during a two week period in September of last year, and distributed to retailers across the United Stated. Because of the out of spec rubber, sections of the tread may become detached potentially causing loss of vehicle control. The recall will be issued to almost 5,000 tires but only about 600 tires are suspect of having the problem. The tires being recalled are:
- Toyo Versado CUV
- Toyo Versado LX II
- Toyo Open Country A/T
- Toyo Tourevo LS II
- Nitto Terra Grapplertires
The tires can be identified by the “Made in Japan” stamp and the numbers “3810″ or “3910″ at the end of the Department of Transportation (DOT) serial number, both located on the tire sidewall. Tires with the “Made in U.S.A” stamp on the sidewall are not being recalled.
A Consumer Relations staff is available at Toyo Tires and Nitto to answer questions such as how to identify and replace recalled tires. Consumers should call the hotline for the tire brand that they own: Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.: 800-442-8696 or Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.: 888-529-8200 . Consumers can also visit the web site of the tire brand that they own: www.toyotires.com or www.nittotire.com.
Tags: California Lemon Law, Tire problems
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Friday, February 11th, 2011
Last February the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened up an investigation into failing fuel pumps in some Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars. Today, the NHTSA announced they will be intensifying the investigation after receiving over 150 complaints. The vehicles involved in this investigation include the 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 2010 Audi A3 vehicles. If the investigation should lead to a recall, nearly 100, 000 vehicles could be involved.
Last may, VW issued a service bulletin telling dealers to inspect the diesel fuel requiring fuel system service associated with fuel pump failure, suspecting the problem is with contaminated fuel. According to VW, even small amounts of gasoline in the diesel may disrupt lubrication, leading to fuel pump failure. They told the NHTSA that they were unable to find a defect related to motor vehicle safety with relation to the TDI clean diesel fuel system.
Tags: Audi problem, auto industry, California Lemon Law, Fuel problem, NHTSA, stalling engines, Volkswagen
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Monday, February 7th, 2011
Ford has announced a recall involving some 2011 Explorer Trucks with second row 60% seating with manual recliner mechanisms. These trucks, built between July 15, 2010 to December 13, 2010, may have components that are not built to the proper dimensional specifications. As a result, they fail to conform to the the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard seating systems, and may not provide the required strength during an accident.
Ford will notify owners staring February 14, where dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners wanting more information may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety hotline at at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Tags: California Lemon Law, Ford, seat
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