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Auto Insider News http://www.autoinsidernews.com insider news for the auto enthusiast Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:44:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 en Honda recalls 165,000 cars and trucks in the U.S. http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/21/honda-recalls-165000-cars-and-trucks-in-the-us/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/21/honda-recalls-165000-cars-and-trucks-in-the-us/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:35:09 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/21/honda-recalls-165000-cars-and-trucks-in-the-us/

Honda has said that it will recall about 165,000 2005-06 model year vehicles in the United States to fix a potential engine problem. The vehicles being recalled include 2005 models of the Acura RL, TL and TSX sedans, 2005 Honda Accord coupes, sedans and hybrids, 2005 Odyssey minivans and 2006 Ridgeline trucks.

The U.S. receal is part of a global recall due to an defect thatcan cause sealer material to leak onto a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay. The wire can become brittle and snap, and could led to stalls or a failure to start.

Honda has received “multiple complaints,” but there have been no injuries or crashes linked to the defect.

## Source: Detroit News ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/21/honda-recalls-165000-cars-and-trucks-in-the-us/feed/ Ford recalls 155,000 trucks, SUVs for cruise control http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/06/ford-recalls-155000-trucks-suvs-for-cruise-control/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/06/ford-recalls-155000-trucks-suvs-for-cruise-control/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:30:18 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/06/ford-recalls-155000-trucks-suvs-for-cruise-control/ 2003-ford-f-150

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Ford has announced the recall of another 155,000 pickups and SUVs to repair a cruise control switch that has already forced Ford to recall nearly 6 million vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cruise control switch could corrode over time, overheat and ignite.

Ford said the latest recall involved 2003 versions of the F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks, the Ford Excursion SUV and the Lincoln Blackwood pickup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 1,472 complaints connected to the problem, including 65 reports of fires.

## Source: Houston Chronicle ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/03/06/ford-recalls-155000-trucks-suvs-for-cruise-control/feed/ Volkswagen to recall nearly 800,000 vehicles http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/26/volkswagen-to-recall-nearly-800000-vehicles/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/26/volkswagen-to-recall-nearly-800000-vehicles/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:59:20 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/26/volkswagen-to-recall-nearly-800000-vehicles/ 2005-jetta-gli

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Volkswagen announced it would recall 790,000 vehicles because of a defective brake light switch. VW said the brake light switches could malfunction if they were not installed properly, and the light could either remain on or not work at all. In some vehicles with automatic transmissions, a faulty brake light and the shift interlock could prevent the vehicle from being shifted out of park, thus immobilizing the vehicle.

The recall involves several vehicles: 1999-2006 model years of the Golf and GTI, 2001-2005 Jettas, 2001-2007 New Beetles and the 2004 R32. It expands upon last year’s recall of 362,000 Jettas and New Beetles because of the same defect.

The recall will begin in late April and VW dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge.

## Source: BusinessWeek ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/26/volkswagen-to-recall-nearly-800000-vehicles/feed/ GM to recall Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia for faulty airbag sensors http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/24/gm-to-recall-outlook-and-acadia-for-faulty-airbag-sensors/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/24/gm-to-recall-outlook-and-acadia-for-faulty-airbag-sensors/#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:25:32 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/24/gm-to-recall-outlook-and-acadia-for-faulty-airbag-sensors/ 2007-saturn-outlook

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General Motors has recalled almost of its new 2007 Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers because of potentially faulty airbag sensors that control the front airbag deployment. The problem with the sensors is reported to be a software issue, which may prevent the front air bags from deploying in a crash.

The recall includes all of 13,032 of the SUVs built until early this month. GM spokesman Alan Adler said it doesn’t include those built after February 2.

GM will resolve the software issue by reprogramming the computer that controls the air bags. The service only take about 25 minutes. GM said most of the vehicles affected by the recall are still on dealer lots and will be fixed before they’re sold.

## Source: AZCentral ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/24/gm-to-recall-outlook-and-acadia-for-faulty-airbag-sensors/feed/ Chrysler will recall some 2006 Dodge Ram trucks http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/19/chrysler-will-recall-some-2006-dodge-ram-trucks/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/19/chrysler-will-recall-some-2006-dodge-ram-trucks/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:54:27 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/19/chrysler-will-recall-some-2006-dodge-ram-trucks/

The Chrysler Group has announced that it will recall some 2006 model year Dodge Ram pickup trucks because there may not be enough grease in their front-wheel bearings. The recall affects up to 86,333 2006 Ram models built between Nov. 7, 2005, and April 27, 2006, said Chrysler. Dodge dealers will had more grease to the front-wheel bearings. If not addressed, the problem can cause noise and vibration, and can eventually lead to a loss of control and a crash.

No reports of loss of control or injuries have been reported due to the defect.

## Source: Detroit News ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/19/chrysler-will-recall-some-2006-dodge-ram-trucks/feed/ Honda recalling over 43,000 Civic Hybrids http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/11/honda-recalling-over-43000-civic-hybrids/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/11/honda-recalling-over-43000-civic-hybrids/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:45:10 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/11/honda-recalling-over-43000-civic-hybrids/

Honda will recall 43,335 Civic hybrids worldwide to fix a possible voltage converter problem. The defect could cause a short circuit that would stop the engine and prevent it from being able to restart. The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 2005 and September 2006.

Most of the recalls will be in the U.S., and Honda will notify owners mail. There have been no reported accidents as a result of this problem.

## Source: BusinessWeek ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/02/11/honda-recalling-over-43000-civic-hybrids/feed/ General Motors to recall more than 98,000 Cobalt Coupes http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/29/general-motors-to-recall-more-than-98000-cobalt-coupes/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/29/general-motors-to-recall-more-than-98000-cobalt-coupes/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:16:32 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/29/general-motors-to-recall-more-than-98000-cobalt-coupes/ 2006-chevy-cobalt

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General Motors announced it is recalling 98,000 Chevrolet Cobalt coupes from the 2005-2006 model years. The specific vehicles are not equipped with optional roof-mounted side impact air bags.

The affected cars don’t have sufficient padding to meet federal requirements. GM spokesman Alan Adler said the head impact protection would only be an issue for motorists not wearing a seat belt while belted motorists would not be affected.

General Motors will upgrade the car’s head impact protection by adding “an energy absorbing plastic” to the headliner trim.

## Source: The Auto Channel ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/29/general-motors-to-recall-more-than-98000-cobalt-coupes/feed/ Toyota launches second recall for Tundra, Sequoia suspension issues http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/19/toyota-launches-second-recall-for-tundra-sequoia-suspension-issues/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/19/toyota-launches-second-recall-for-tundra-sequoia-suspension-issues/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:43:37 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/19/toyota-launches-second-recall-for-tundra-sequoia-suspension-issues/ 2005-toyota-tundra

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Toyota has launched another massive recall on its full-size Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV involving the front suspension. Toyota notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will recall 553,000 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia SUVs to inspect and possibly replace ball-joint assemblies.

This is the Tundra and Sequoia’s second recall involving the front suspension in less than two years. In May 2005, Toyota recalled over 750,000 Tacomas, 4Runners, Tundras and Sequoias from the 2001-2004 model years because of similar ball joint problems.

Six injuries and 11 accidents are attributed to the issue, which lead to the recall. Toyota will notify Tundra and Sequoia owners of the recall in February. Replacement of the left and right front suspension lower ball joint will be done at no charge.

## Source: Automotive News ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/19/toyota-launches-second-recall-for-tundra-sequoia-suspension-issues/feed/ Honda recalls 81,000 Accords for air bag sensor issues http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/18/honda-recalls-81000-accords-for-air-bag-sensor-issues/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/18/honda-recalls-81000-accords-for-air-bag-sensor-issues/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:38:05 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/18/honda-recalls-81000-accords-for-air-bag-sensor-issues/ 2004-honda-accord

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Honda Motor Co. is recalling 81,000 Accord sedans because of issues that could cause failure of an air bag-related sensor. The affected models are from 2004-2005 model years to fail. In a letter to the NHTSA, Honda said that the wiring for the seat position sensor, which detects the driver’s seating position and adjusts the air bag inflation pressure, was attached in the wrong location and is also potentially overtightened.

These issues could cause the sensor wire to break, which would cause the air bag warning light to illuminate and cause the sensor to fail. If the sensor fails, the air bag would inflate at full pressure. This could increase the risk of injury from the airbag for smaller drivers in a frontal crash.

Honda is unaware of any injuries connected to the recall. The recall is expected to begin in February.

## Source: MSNBC ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2007/01/18/honda-recalls-81000-accords-for-air-bag-sensor-issues/feed/ Honda to recall 49,500 CR-Vs in China http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/30/honda-to-recall-49500-cr-vs-in-china/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/30/honda-to-recall-49500-cr-vs-in-china/#comments Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:24:46 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/30/honda-to-recall-49500-cr-vs-in-china/ honda-cr-v

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Honda’s joint venture in China will recall 49,500 CR-Vs due to a potential problem with the rear suspension. The affected models were produced by Honda’s joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group between March 10, 2005, and Dec. 18, 2006.

There were no reports of any accidents, injuries, or deaths linked to the defect.

## Source: Reuters via Automotive News ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/30/honda-to-recall-49500-cr-vs-in-china/feed/ Toyota recalls 160 Toyota Camry Solara Coupes http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/16/toyota-recalls-160-toyota-camry-solara-coupes/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/16/toyota-recalls-160-toyota-camry-solara-coupes/#comments Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:11:12 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/16/toyota-recalls-160-toyota-camry-solara-coupes/ 2007-toyota-camry-solara

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Toyota has announced that it is recalling 160 model year 2007 Camry Solara coupes for a potential problem with the side curtain airbag. Toyota said that a tether strap may have been incorrectly routed when installed in the A-pillars. If the tether strap has not been correctly routed, the front side of the side curtain airbag may not deploy as intended.

No accidents or injuries have been reported. Toyota says dealers can inspect and reroute the strap in about 30 minutes.

Full press release after the jump.

## Source: Toyota ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/16/toyota-recalls-160-toyota-camry-solara-coupes/feed/ Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia sales halted for motor mount http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/12/saturn-outlook-and-gmc-acadia-sales-halted-for-motor-mount/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/12/saturn-outlook-and-gmc-acadia-sales-halted-for-motor-mount/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:45:46 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/12/saturn-outlook-and-gmc-acadia-sales-halted-for-motor-mount/

Over the weekend General Motors issued an immediate “stop sale” communique for all Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers. GM said that more information about the order would follow.

Turns out there is a problem with the engine mounts. If water freezes on the engine mounts hinders, the frozen water hinders their ability to absorb engine vibrations. GM stressed that the problem is not a safety issue, but is one of those issues that would be a nagging issue to consumers.

The problem can be fixed at the dealership, by drilling a few drainage holes to prevent water pooling. Sales should resume in a few days.

## Source: Automotive News ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/12/saturn-outlook-and-gmc-acadia-sales-halted-for-motor-mount/feed/ VW recalls over 300,000 Passats http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/11/vw-recalls-over-300000-passats/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/11/vw-recalls-over-300000-passats/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:32:49 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/11/vw-recalls-over-300000-passats/

Volkswagen has announced that it will recall over 300,000 Passat sedans and wagons because of problems with the windshield wipers, radiator and brakes. The affected Passat models are from model year 2005 to 2007.

Many of the recalled Passats have problems with the wiper motor, which can fail when exposed to moisture during heavy rain. Some diesel-powered Passats must be inspected because of a possible fuel leak. Those models equipped with a 200-hp engine may have a power brake vacuum line that can fracture at low ambient temperatures, resulting in the brake power assist becoming inoperative.

Roughly 130,000 cars are being recalled in Germany, while in the United States and Canada, some 62,000 Passats are affected.

## Source: Reuters ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/11/vw-recalls-over-300000-passats/feed/ Volkswagen recalls 62,000 Passat sedans and wagons http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/08/volkswagen-recalls-62000-passat-sedans-and-wagons/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/08/volkswagen-recalls-62000-passat-sedans-and-wagons/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:46:21 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/08/volkswagen-recalls-62000-passat-sedans-and-wagons/

Volkswagen has announced safety recalls to address two issues in some 2006 and 2007 model year Passat sedans, and in some 2007 model year Passat wagons. Some of the affected 2006 model year Passat vehicles have a wiper motor that may fail during heavy rain due to moisture entering the wiper motor. If this happens, it could result in reduced visibility.

The second recall affects some 2.0T 2006 and 2007 Passat sedans and some 2007 Passat wagons. The affected vehicles may have a power brake vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brake and possible increased stopping distance.

Approximately 62,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada could be potentially affected.

## Source: Volkswagen ##

]]> http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/12/08/volkswagen-recalls-62000-passat-sedans-and-wagons/feed/ 30,000 Scion tC Coupes to be recalled for air bag defect http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/10/26/30000-scion-tc-coupes-to-be-recalled-for-air-bag-defect/ http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/10/26/30000-scion-tc-coupes-to-be-recalled-for-air-bag-defect/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:07:36 +0000 Michael Savio http://www.autoinsidernews.com/2006/10/26/30000-scion-tc-coupes-to-be-recalled-for-air-bag-defect/

Toyota Motor said that it will recall about 30,000 Scion tC coupes from the 2005 and 2006 model year due to concerns that the side air bags could deploy if the door is slammed forcefully. The automaker said the seat-mounted side airbag and side curtain airbags on certain tCs may inadvertently deploy if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed very forcefully while the tC’s ignition is in the “ON” position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the “ON” position to the “OFF” position.

The affected tC sports coupes were produced from March 2004 to early March 2006. There have been no accidents, or injuries reported related to this condition.

Scion will send recall notices to owners next month and dealers will replace the side air bag sensors at no charge.

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