Lexus Announces Intention to Recall Certain U.S. Market Vehicles to Replace Engine Valve Springs
TORRANCE, Calif. (July 2, 2010) — Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., today announced that it has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of its intention to file a Defect Information Report (DIR) regarding approximately 138,000 Lexus vehicles, powered by 4.6 and 5.0 liter V8 and 3.5 liter V6 engines in [...]
GM Will Deactivate Heated Washer Fluid Systems
Customers Will Receive $100 Voluntary Payment DETROIT – General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of [...]
Where To Do A Recall Search For Your Vehicle
If you’ve ever wondered if your vehicle had an open recall on it and were unsure, now you’ve got a way to do it, as long as your automaker makes it easy for you. Here’s the web site pages for some automakers that make checking up on recalls fairly simple. A few automakers make it [...]
Safety Recalls November 2008
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the November 2008 list of safety related recalls. We have the list for you. Click here.
Safety Recalls October 2008
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the October 2008 list of safety related recalls. We have the list for you. Click here.
BMW Issues Warranty Extension
In parallel with a recall on the same part BMW is issuing a warranty extension on the front passenger seat occupation detection mat. The recall involves some 2006 3-Series (Sport Seat), 2004 to 2006 5-Series (Standard and Sport Seat), and 2004 to 2006 X3. The repair will involve reworking the mat so that an external [...]
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