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2012 Ford Expedition Recall

Jason — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:37 +0000

Ford has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 Ford Expedition vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standard No. 102 “Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect” and 108 ” Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” They stated that these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (TRS) that was calibrated out of specification for a reverse gear.

If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever into reverse position and the vehicles transmission does go in reverse, the back up lamp may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the TRS as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to start during June, 2012.

2012 Ford Mustang Recall

Jason — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:23:50 +0000

Ford has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 Mustang vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standard No. 102 “Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect” and 108 ” Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” They stated that these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (TRS) that was calibrated out of specification for a reverse gear.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Recall

Jason — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:12:20 +0000

Chrysler has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles, manufactured from March 9, 2012 through March 12, 2012. They stated that some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly. As a result, increased force may be required in order to stop the power liftgate during final closing stages.

The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of a injury. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall

Jason — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:31:13 +0000

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSAT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT THAT MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY.

Chrysler Recall – Rear Hub and Bearing Assembly

Jason — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:49:42 +0000

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles.These vehicles would have been manufactured form November 15th of 2011 through November 21st of 2011. Sources say that it could cause a wheel separation. The risk of that could cause a potentially fatal crash. Contact your local Dealer if you

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2012 GMC Acadia Recall

Jason — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:07:19 +0000

GM has announced that it is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 Buick Enclave vehicles currently registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District Of Columbia. They stated that snow or ice build up on the wind shield or wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.

If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts free of charge.

2012 Buick Enclave Recall

Jason — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:42:34 +0000

If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts free of charge.

In Case Of Roll Over, Jeep Has Problems

Jason — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:09:15 +0000

Chrysler has announced that it is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2011 through January 2, 2012. They stated that some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.

In the event of a impact or a roll over, fuel leakage would occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2012 Passat Fuel System Problems

Jason — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:47:29 +0000

Volkswagen has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2012 Passat vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through June 1, 2011. They stated that during assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly.

Over time, or after certain driving distances, these vehicles are susceptible to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the diesel fuel filter elements free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

2012 GMC Savana Recall

Jason — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:24:41 +0000

GM has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2012 Chevrolet Express and Suburban vehicles and GMC Savana and Yukon XL Heavy Duty vehicles. They stated that the steering gear pitman shaft may not of been adequately hardened and could fracture.

If this occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners and dealers will inspect the steering gear, and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. This service will be preformed free of charge. The recall will begin during April 2012.