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465,000 2013 Ford models Recalled over Fire Risk
465,000 2013 Ford models Recalled over Fire Risk

3 Jun 2013, 15:43 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford Motor Co. has issued three recalls for their new 2013 models late last week, one of which affects no less than 465,000 vehicles. According to The Detroit News, the largest of recalls was announ...

 
2013 Brammo Empulse Recalled for Potential Shorting
2013 Brammo Empulse Recalled for Potential Shorting

30 May 2013, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / At least 5 Brammo Empulse owners will be contacted by the manufacturer quite soon, as their bikes are could experience a short circuit in certain conditions. According to NHTSA, one of the high c...

 
KBC Recalls 456 Harley-Davidson Half Helmets
KBC Recalls 456 Harley-Davidson Half Helmets

29 May 2013, 13:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / KBC America announced they will be recalling a number of 456 Harley-Davidson helmets manufactured in March 2011 for non-complying with safety standards

 
BMW C650GT Maxi Scooters Recalled, May Lose the Luggage Rack
BMW C650GT Maxi Scooters Recalled, May Lose the Luggage Rack

29 May 2013, 12:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More or less funny as it sounds, if you're riding a BMW C650GT maxi scooter, you might lose your luggage, together with your rack... and that's why 79 such vehicles are recalled for verifi...

 
Ford F-150 Trucks Under NHTSA Investigation Over Engine Issues
Ford F-150 Trucks Under NHTSA Investigation Over Engine Issues

27 May 2013, 08:19 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation on 400,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks after several owners have reported engine related issues. All...

 
Cadillac Recalling 27,000 SRX Units: Wheels May Fall Off
Cadillac Recalling 27,000 SRX Units: Wheels May Fall Off

23 May 2013, 15:33 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Cadillac is set to recall almost 20,000 units of the 2013 SRX in the US and Canada, as well as 7,397 that were exported, due to an issue that could lead to the wheels falling off. The problem com...

 
Nissan Recalls 841,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Steering Wheel
Nissan Recalls 841,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Steering Wheel

23 May 2013, 10:04 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Japanese automaker Nissan will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide, including the Micra subcompact, over steering wheel issues that could results in a loss of steering. According to Automotiv...

 
Triumph Recalls Daytona 675 and Speed Triple
Triumph Recalls Daytona 675 and Speed Triple

22 May 2013, 14:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / No less than 3 successive recalls came from Triumph, and three models are affected, nothing extremely risky, but no minor things, either. Some 61 2012 Daytona 675 and 675R may have a throttle cab...

 
Alfa Romeo 8C, Maserati Quattroporte & Granturismo Recalled Over Rusty Suspension
Alfa Romeo 8C, Maserati Quattroporte & Granturismo Recalled Over Rusty Suspension

20 May 2013, 14:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / When buying any Maserati model and even an Alfa Romeo 8C sportscar, the last problem you’d expect to have would be related to rust. Although rust issues are usually assigned to cheap cars, the...

 
Triumph Tiger Explorer Recalled
Triumph Tiger Explorer Recalled

15 May 2013, 09:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Triumph Motorcycles issued a recall for two of their adventure bikes, the 2012-2013 Tiger Explorer and Tiger Explorer XC. Certain bikes have received a wrong certification label, with incorrect G...

 
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander: 468,700 Units Recalled Due to Rollaway Risk
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander: 468,700 Units Recalled Due to Rollaway Risk

13 May 2013, 14:42 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Chrysler is recalling no less than 469,000 examples of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander due to a rollaway risk. The problem is a transfer case electrical failure, which can allow the vehic...

 
Volkswagen Announces DSG Recall in Japan
Volkswagen Announces DSG Recall in Japan

10 May 2013, 14:30 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Volkswagen Group is recalling around 91,000 cars in Japan over potential DSG transmission issues that have already led to a massive recall in China, the world's biggest auto market. Accordin...

 
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled Due to Headlight Issue
Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled Due to Headlight Issue

9 May 2013, 17:22 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Toyota is recalling the FJ Cruiser for the second time this year. The new campaign sees the vehicle being called back due to a headlight intensity issue. The affected vehicles were built between Jan...

 
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Recalled Over Seatbelt Issue
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Recalled Over Seatbelt Issue

7 May 2013, 16:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mercedes-Benz’ US arm has recently initiated a recall campaign for the 2013 Gl-Class. The call back comes due faulty seatbelt anchor bolts, covering a total of 272 units of the SUV. The lis...

 
2012-2013 GM eAssist Hybrids Recalled For Circuit Board Screening
2012-2013 GM eAssist Hybrids Recalled For Circuit Board Screening

7 May 2013, 15:28 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / General Motors has issued a recall for more than 38,000 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal models equipped with eAssist and sold in the United States, over a generator control modu...

 
BMW Recalls 42,000 E46 3 Series Over Airbags Issues
BMW Recalls 42,000 E46 3 Series Over Airbags Issues

7 May 2013, 13:49 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / German automaker BMW has issued a recall concerning 42,000 3 Series models built in 2002 and 2003 over airbag problems, adding to the massive recall which already included 3.4 million vehicles from ...

 
Volkswagen Announces DSG Recall in Singapore
Volkswagen Announces DSG Recall in Singapore

2 May 2013, 15:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen continues to have problems due to its faulty DSG automated manual gearboxes. Once viewed as the way of the future in terms of changing gears, they are now proving problematic, as yet anot...

 
Dodge Viper Suspension Under NHTSA Investigation
Dodge Viper Suspension Under NHTSA Investigation

1 May 2013, 11:10 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it is investigating a rear suspension problem reported on the 2005 and 2006 model year Dodge Viper sportscars. The agency said it has ...

 
KTM and Husaberg Recalled for Throttle Cable Issues
KTM and Husaberg Recalled for Throttle Cable Issues

30 Apr 2013, 14:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a recently recall for several KTM and Husaberg off-road bikes, but it seems like there is nothing to be too worried about. Given the fact that Husaberg are under the KTM umbrella, s...

 
Nissan Recalls Over 120,000 2013 Altimas For... Spare Tire Inflation Issue
Nissan Recalls Over 120,000 2013 Altimas For... Spare Tire Inflation Issue

30 Apr 2013, 13:29 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Japanese automaker Nissan has issued a recall for 123,308 units of the 2013 Nissan Altima because of... over or under inflated spare tires. As weird as that may sound, Nissan North America says t...