Recall Alert: BMW Recalls 2011 X5 Diesel for Engine Belt Tensioner
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / X5 DIESEL SAV 2011 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 22, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V332000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 923 Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, X5 DIESEL [...]
Recall Alert: Porsche Recalling Aftermarket Center Wheel Mounting Kits for 2010 and 2011 911 Turbo
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2010-2011 Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: PORSCHE / CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KIT Information not Available Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 06, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E021000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT [...]
Recall Alert: NAPA Recalls Lower Ball Joint for Acura TL
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ACURA / TL 2004-2008 Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: NAPA / LOWER BALL JOINT Information not Available Manufacturer: AFFINIA GROUP, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 16, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E022000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Potential [...]
Recall Alert: Mazda3 and MazdaSpeed3 Recalled for Wiper Motor Problem
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MAZDA / MAZDA3 2008-2009 MAZDA / MAZDASPEED3 2008-2009 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 15, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V329000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 103,300 Summary: MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES [...]
GAO Releases Reports on Auto Safety Recall Process
The Government Accountability Office just released a report that’s critical of the process in place to deal with safety recalls. The report goes on to detail the information the GAO has gleaned from it’s look into the recall process. GAO Recall Report
Volkswagen Recalls Four 2012 CC Vehicles For Incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLKSWAGEN / CC 2012 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 03, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V312000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING [...]
Porsche Recalls 2010 to 2011 911 GT2 RS, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S for Center Locking Hub and Wheel Assembly Premature Wear
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): PORSCHE / 911 GT2 RS 2010-2011 PORSCHE / 911 GT3 2010-2011 PORSCHE / 911 GT3 RS 2010-2011 PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2010-2011 PORSCHE / 911 TURBO S 2010-2011 Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 09, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V285000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: [...]
Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Recall 2011 Vehicles For Steering Column Rivet Problem
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHRYSLER / 200 2011 CHRYSLER / 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 CHRYSLER / TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 DODGE / AVENGER 2011 DODGE / CALIBER 2011 DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2011 DODGE / JOURNEY 2011 DODGE / NITRO 2011 JEEP / COMPASS 2011 JEEP / LIBERTY 2011 JEEP / PATRIOT 2011 JEEP [...]
Quaker State to Reward Motorists With Cash Back for Holding Onto Their Vehicles Longer
Brand Provides Engine Protection for up to 300,000 miles and Cash Reward for Reaching Milestone HOUSTON, TX — June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The makers of Quaker State, the motor oil well known for providing durable protection, are now giving motorists cash for using Quaker State and making their cars last. The Quaker State Cash [...]
GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Get New Name and Features
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Get New Name and Features 2011-06-10 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC offer two-year/30,000 mile standard vehicle maintenance GM Certified Used Vehicles program renamed Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles DETROIT – Starting Saturday, two years of standard maintenance including oil changes will be part of purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle as [...]
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