BMW has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2009 motorcycles.  The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine start functions may fail.

Insuch a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine off/start functions would be rendered inoperative.  In some cases,  engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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Chrysler has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2001 through 2004 Jeep grand Cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with Chrysler recall NO. 06V-197 completed or seat heater elements service replacement.  They stated that the front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

Overheating could potentially cause fire or injury.  Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before November 23, 2009.  Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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BMW has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2009 motorcycles.  The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine start functions may fail.

Insuch a case, the directional indicator and/or the emergency engine off/start functions would be rendered inoperative.  In some cases,  engine stalling could also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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Nissan has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2008 through 2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.  They stated the material in the nut used to secure the sensor transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt.  If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor transmitter and the TPMS lamp will illuminate.

If the TPMS lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly loose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash.  The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut.  This service will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-662-6200.

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Nissan has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2008 through 2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.  They stated the material in the nut used to secure the sensor transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt.  If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor transmitter and the TPMS lamp will illuminate.

If the TPMS lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly loose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash.  The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut.  This service will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-662-6200.

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Ford has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 1995 through 2002 Mercury Mountaineer vehicles equipped with the Texas Instruments speed control deactivation switch (SCDS).  They stated that the SCDS may leak internally and then over heat, smoke, or burn.

A vehicle fire could occur.  Ford will notify owners and dealers will install a fused wiring harness for the SCDS.   Dealers will also inspect the ABS control connector and repair as necessary.  Repairs will be completed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 26, 2009.  Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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