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2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Recall

Published on May 13, 2013 by Jason in Chevrolet, Vehicle Recall News

GM has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. They stated that these vehicles may have a certain condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk. GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule . Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300.

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2013 Honda Fit Recall

Published on May 9, 2013 by Jason in Honda, Vehicle Recall News

Honda has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011 through March 22, 2013. They stated that the electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the the requirements of Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard No. 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems”.

Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control system, increasing the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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2013 Nissan Altima Recall

Published on May 8, 2013 by Jason in Nissan, Vehicle Recall News

Nissan has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012 through March 26 2013. They stated that the spare tires may have been significantly over or under inflated. Tires that are significantly over or under inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-4236.

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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Recall

Published on May 7, 2013 by Jason in Toyota, Vehicle Recall News

Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and are equipped with a Toyota auxiliary driving lamp kit mounted to the front bumper. They stated that these lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlights plus the auxiliary lamps are to bright and exceed the maximum output allowed for an upper beam headlight. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal vehicle Motor Safety Standard No 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.

Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt light bulbs with 35 watt light bulbs, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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2013 BMW R1200 GS Recall

Published on May 6, 2013 by Jason in BMW, Vehicle Recall News

BMW has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured from January 9 2013 through February 8, 2013. They stated that due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

If the fork loosens, it may hinder the rider’s ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

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2014 Subaru Forester Recall

Published on May 3, 2013 by Jason in Subaru, Vehicle Recall News

Subaru has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. They stated that the backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.

Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle’s clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicles 4 carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be preformed free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru 1-800-782-2783.

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2014 Volvo VNM Recall

Published on May 1, 2013 by Jason in Vehicle Recall News, Volvo

Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain model 2013 VNM trucks manufactured from April 18, 2011 through March 14, 2013 and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. They stated that the remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

Loose or chaffed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire. Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-877-800-4945.

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2013 Volvo VNL Recall

Published on April 30, 2013 by Jason in Vehicle Recall News, Volvo

Volvo has announced that they are recalling certain model 2013 VNL trucks manufactured from April 18, 2011 through March 14, 2013 and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. They stated that the remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

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2013 Infiniti JX Recall

Published on April 29, 2013 by Jason in Infiniti, Vehicle Recall News

Nissan has announced that they recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012 through January, 29 2013. They stated that the front brake torque member was improperly car resulting in structural weakness. this can lead to premature failure and cracking.

If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2013 Honda Odyssey Recall

Published on April 24, 2013 by Jason in Honda, Vehicle Recall News

Honda has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. They stated that during sub zero temperatures, the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply withy the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, :Theft protection and rollaway prevention”.

If the gear selector is moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal, it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will install a updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. owners may contact Honda at 1-800-327-4236.

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