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Ford Recalls 2011 Explorer for Seat Issues
Ford Recalls 2011 Explorer for Seat Issues

7 Feb 2011, 15:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford’s brand new 2011 Explorer is basically fresh off the assembly line. The Detroit company is pinning its hopes on the new SUV model that has been redesigned from bottom to top, inside and o...

 
VW to Replace 27 New Beetles Sold in the US
VW to Replace 27 New Beetles Sold in the US

1 Feb 2011, 11:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A recall of a peculiar nature was announced this week by Volkswagen, concerning some New Beetle models sold in the US. The cars, 27 of them, will be recalled and replaced altogether, because they do...

 
Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Cars Worldwide
Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Cars Worldwide

26 Jan 2011, 10:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it managed to remain the world's number one carmaker in 2010, despite the problems it had during the year, Toyota is forced once again to issue a large recall, this time for problems d...

 
Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 Recalled in the UK
Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 Recalled in the UK

26 Jan 2011, 08:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Toyota announced today it has initiated a voluntary recall of the Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models due to a problem with the fuel systems. Specifically, there are approximatel...

 
GM Recalls 26,000 Trucks
GM Recalls 26,000 Trucks

17 Jan 2011, 11:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A problem that appeared to be small, which started in December 2010, is slowly growing in proportions for American manufacturer GM. In the last month of last year, GM announced it would be recalling...

 
Ducati Recalls 2010 Multistrada 1200S Due to Faulty ECU
Ducati Recalls 2010 Multistrada 1200S Due to Faulty ECU

15 Jan 2011, 14:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Ducati recently announced it has decided to recall some 1,196 Multistrada 1200S motorcycles manufactured in 2010 due to potential fuel system malfunctions (Electronic ...

 
Webasto Recalling Aftermarket Sunroofs
Webasto Recalling Aftermarket Sunroofs

14 Jan 2011, 19:15 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We have to admit, some recalls are more unusual than others: Webasto Product North America, a provider of heating, cooling and ventilation has initiated a voluntary safety recall of its two afterma...

 
Honda Announces 2010 CR-V and Accord Recall
Honda Announces 2010 CR-V and Accord Recall

13 Jan 2011, 10:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese manufacturer Honda issued a statement today announcing it had identified a problem with some of its models from the US, which is prompting the recall of some 2,277 Accord 4-cylinder and CR...

 
Triple Recall Affects Over 144,000 Dodge Journey and Ram Vehicles
Triple Recall Affects Over 144,000 Dodge Journey and Ram Vehicles

3 Jan 2011, 09:57 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Chrysler Group is recalling certain Dodge Journey crossovers and Ram trucks because of three different issues related to defective steering wheel systems, side-impact airbag sensors and noisy rear a...

 
Ford Announces F-Series, Edge, Lincoln MKX Recall
Ford Announces F-Series, Edge, Lincoln MKX Recall

3 Jan 2011, 08:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford announced it would be conducting a recall next year which includes several F-Series models (F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550) manufactured for model year 2011, the Edge a...

 
2010 Triumph Sprint GT/ST Recalled for Dipstick Length
2010 Triumph Sprint GT/ST Recalled for Dipstick Length

30 Dec 2010, 11:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Triumph Motorcycles America have issued a fuel system recall involving the Sprint ST and GT motorcycles, manufactured in 2010, due to some problems with the length of the plug/dipstick, which might ...

 
US Investigates GM's Saturn Ion for Steering Issue
US Investigates GM's Saturn Ion for Steering Issue

28 Dec 2010, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although it's no longer an active company, Saturn is periodically brought in the spotlights due to a number of complaints regarding certain parts of the car. Today it's the turn of the Ion...

 
Cadillac CTS Recalled for Airbag Issues
Cadillac CTS Recalled for Airbag Issues

26 Dec 2010, 10:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It hasn't been a nice family weekend for owners of Cadillac CTS models manufactured in between 2005 and 2007, as American car maker GM announced before Christmas that it will be conducting a re...

 
Honda Recalls Accord and Pilot Models
Honda Recalls Accord and Pilot Models

23 Dec 2010, 10:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Honda announced today it had identified a problem with some of its models which is prompting the recall of some 10,800 Accord and Pilot models manufactured as part of the late ...

 
Five Stars Rating from Euro NCAP for VW Sharan, Passat
Five Stars Rating from Euro NCAP for VW Sharan, Passat

21 Dec 2010, 11:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Two of the latest models released by Europe's largest manufacturer, the new Sharan and the new Passat, have been awarded five-star ratings by the European safety watchdog, the Euro NCAP. Th...

 
Good Old Passport Recalled by Honda
Good Old Passport Recalled by Honda

20 Dec 2010, 09:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you were thinking you own an old car, whose warranty has long expired, and have no chance of getting anything done to the car should something go wrong, think again. Honda is proving that Japanes...

 
GM Recalls Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX
GM Recalls Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX

19 Dec 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In a year dominated in the automotive industry by recalls, American manufacturer GM announces another such action, concerning no less than 111,136 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX. Al...

 
Honda Fit Recalled for Headlight Issue
Honda Fit Recalled for Headlight Issue

16 Dec 2010, 16:25 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Honda said Thursday morning it is recalling more than 1.3 million Honda Fit vehicles globally for potential headlight problems. The American division said that in the US alone, a total of 143,083 ve...

 
Ford Expands Windstar Recall by 37,000 Vehicles
Ford Expands Windstar Recall by 37,000 Vehicles

16 Dec 2010, 15:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year The Ford Windstar was subject to a nationwide recall because of safety-related issues. A minor issue with a cruise control switch made American’s manufacturer Ford recall some 4.5 mi...

 
Volkswagen Recalls 377,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Hazard
Volkswagen Recalls 377,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Hazard

15 Dec 2010, 15:56 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Volkswagen AG announced it would recall more than 377,000 vehicles over concerns that a faulty windshield washer reservoir could cause fuel leaks. The recall involves approximately 228,236 2007-2...