Posts Tagged ‘electrical problem’
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Another batch of Chrysler recalls will have certain Dodge, and Jeep SUVs returned to the dealership to repair engine cooling, airbags, and possible vehicle roll away problems. Anyone receiving a notice are asked to take their vehicles in as soon as possible. For more information about these recalls, owners are asked to contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. (more…)
Tags: air bag safety problem, airbag safety, Chrysler problems, Dodge problems, Dodge Ram, electrical problem, engine cooling problem, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep problem, Jeep Wrangler, transmission problems, unexpected roll away
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
General Motors have announced a recall for over 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system. According to GM overheating of the circuit boards in the Generator Control Module (GCM) could result in loss of battery charge, the illumination of the engine malfunction indicator light, and in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. Two trunk fires have already been reported as a result of the issue. (more…)
Tags: automobile problems, Automobile Safety, Buick problems, Chevrolet Malibu recall, Chevy Malibu, electrical fire, electrical problem, General Motors, GM problem, hybrid problems, Lemon Alert, Manufacturer defect, overheating, repeated automobile problems
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Hyundai is recalling over one million vehicles for a defective stop lamp switch that could experience an intermittent switch point contact. This condition could result in intermittent operation of the push button start feature, the inability to remove the transmission from the “park” position, illumination of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control, and intermittent operation of the stop lamps. (more…)
Tags: cruise control problem, electrical problem, electronic stability control, Hyundai, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Manufacturer defect, repeated automobile problems, stop lamp switch problem, transmission problems
Posted in Auto Problems, Automobile Safety, Electrical problems, Hyundai, Kia, Lemon Alert, Manufacturer defect, Safety Recalls, Transmission Problem | No Comments »
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Hyundai has announced a recall for certain 2007-2011 Kia vehicles because of an electrical problem that could affect electrical systems throughout the vehicle. Due to a manufacturing error, the stop lamp switch in some of these vehicles could malfunction. It could cause: (more…)
Tags: automobile problems, Automobile Safety, cruise control problem, electric, electrical problem, electronic stability control, Kia problems, Manufacturer defect, repeated automobile problems, Safety, transmission problems
Posted in Auto Problems, Automobile Safety, Brake Problems, Electrical problems, Kia, Lemon Alert, Manufacturer defect, Safety Recalls, Transmission Problem | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured in December 2012 and January 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. Some of these vehicles could experience an electrical short circuit between the starter motor B+ cable assembly electrical terminal and the starter solenoid. (more…)
Tags: automobile fire, Dodge problems, electrical fire, electrical problem, electrical short, Manufacturer defect, posssible engine fire, repeated automobile problems
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Friday, March 29th, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in states that use corrosive materials for deicing. According to Honda, moisture and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be brought into the vehicle by the driver’s footwear, saturating the floor carpet. (more…)
Tags: acura problems, Automobile Safety, corrosion problem, ECU, electrical problem, electrical short, engine control unit, Honda, Lemon Alert, repeated automobile problems, Safety, stalling engines
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Monday, March 25th, 2013
Honda is recalling certain Honda and Acura vehicles because the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system may not operate as designed. During manufacturing of the VSA electronic control unit (ECU), one of the electrical capacitors on the circuit board may have been damaged. (more…)
Tags: acura problems, Brake Problems, electrical problem, electronic stability control, Honda, Honda Pilot, stability control problem, unexpected braking, vehicle stability assist problem, Video
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Monday, March 18th, 2013
Subaru has issued two recalls for a small number of 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured between April 6, 2011 through May 12, 2011. (more…)
Tags: auto industry, auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, electrical problem, Manufacturer defect, moon roof, repeated automobile problems, Safety, Subaru problem, sunroof problems, windshield wiper problem
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Friday, March 8th, 2013
Subaru will be recalling almost fifty thousand 2012-2013 model year vehicles for a potential problem with the remote start system. The vehicles affected by this recall includes: (more…)
Tags: auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, electrical problem, Fob, Manufacturer defect, remote engine starter, remote start problem, repeated automobile problems, Subaru, Subaru problem
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
BMW has announced a recall for certain 2008-2012 coupes, convertibles, sedans, and sports wagons for a problem with the electrical system. The positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box could degrade over time increasing the electrical resistance. The high current flow and heat from electrical resistance could lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. (more…)
Tags: auto safety, automobile problems, Automobile Safety, BMW, electrical problem, Manufacturer defect, repeated automobile problems, Safety
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