Öhlins Steering Dampers for BMW S1000RR and R1200R Recalled
1 Jul 2013, 13:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA issued a new recall campaign for certain steering dampers manufactured by Öhlins and sold as aftermarket upgrades for the BMB S1000RR and R1200R machinery. The campaign bears the n...
Kawasaki Ninja 300 under Investigation for Mysterious Stalling Reports
26 Jun 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA is currently investigating a stalling engine problem reported by several Kawasaki Ninja 300 owners, CMG informs us. It appears that in some cases, reducing the throttle would cause the ...
Kuryakyn Multi-Purpose Backrest Recalled
20 Jun 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the awesome Kuryakyn Multi-Purpose Backrest has its bad day, as NHTSA has issued a recall campaign for certain units. The reason why some backrests are being recalled is a set of pi...
2011-2013 BMW F700GS and F800GS Recalled for Kickstand Issues
19 Jun 2013, 14:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / So far 125 BMW motorcycles have been recalled in a Canadian safety campaign (#2013209), but just like pretty much every time when such a thing happens, we might get to see more machines recalled in ...
Chrysler Gives In to NHTSA Demands, Issues Voluntary Jeep Recall
19 Jun 2013, 10:06 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Almost two weeks after refusing a recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for several 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty models, Chrysler Grou...
Chrysler Announces New Ram Pickup Trucks Recall
14 Jun 2013, 15:56 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Chrysler Group announced yet another recall for its Ram brand that affects 1,200 pickup trucks built for the 2013 model year. The recall is being issued for Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with pr...
Ram Recalls 30,000 Trucks Over Faulty Turn Signals
14 Jun 2013, 09:37 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Chrysler Group is recalling 30,197 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all built for the 2013 model year, over faulty tail turn signals. The affected vehicles were assembled from September 9, ...
Motovan Corporation Recalls 5-Y.O. Zox Old School Half Helmets
12 Jun 2013, 14:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Motovan Corporation and the NHTSA announce the recall of (so far) 198 Zox Old School XL helmets. The affected braincaps have failed to conform to the impact attenuation and penetration requireme...
Aston Martin Recalling 689 2012-2013 Models
12 Jun 2013, 13:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British automaker Aston Martin has announced a recall that affects 689 2012-2013 model year vehicles over faulty throttle arms caused by a manufacturing error. “If the throttle pedal arm br...
550,000 Pontiac G6 Models Under NHTSA Probation
11 Jun 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / More than 550,000 Pontiac G6 vehicles from the 2005 and 2006 model years are the subject of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation over brake lights issues, the agenc...
Chrysler Recalls 2013 Dodge Dart Over Engine Stalling Problem
11 Jun 2013, 09:58 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Chrysler is recalling almost 15,000 units of the 2013 Dodge Dart to fix an engine stalling issue that may occur in cold weather. The recall affects cars fitted with the 1.4-liter four-cylinder engin...
Fuel Tank Problems Also Detected in Triumph Trophy Bikes, Recall Issued
10 Jun 2013, 15:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Whet we first though it was only an issue on a small number of Triumph Trophy SE machines has proved to be a more extensive matter, as the NHTSA has issues a new recall for 513 bikes. The new rec...
GAC-Toyota Recalling over 2,000 Highlanders Over Airbag Issue
10 Jun 2013, 15:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Guangzhou Automobile Group and Toyota Motor Corporation joint venture will reportedly recall over 2,000 Highlander midsize SUV models due to defective air bags. According to General Administratio...
2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2013 Cadillac XTS & ATS Recalled Over Brake Light Issue
6 Jun 2013, 09:51 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / General Motors has announced a recall for about 1,600 of its 2014 Chevrolet and 2013 Cadillac vehicles over a brake light issue. According to the company, the brake lights might flash on their own a...
2013 Triumph Trophy SE Recalled for Fuel Tank Issue
5 Jun 2013, 15:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Oops they... did it again! A new recall for Triumph motorcycles was issued, and this time it's one of their flagship machines: the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE touring machine. And since having pl...
More Triumph Bikes Recalled on Similar Issue
5 Jun 2013, 14:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like somebody screwed up really bad in the Triumph manufacturing plant last year, as the problems related to the throttle cable guide and gearbox detent spring have been identified in a lar...
Toyota Recall Over Possible Brake Booster Problem
5 Jun 2013, 13:07 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Don’t worry, your Toyota/Lexus wont let you brakeless out of the blue sky while driving on the highway. The problem may occur on a braking subassembly that lessens brake pedal effort. The r...
Chrysler Refuses to Comply with Massive Jeep Recall Request
5 Jun 2013, 09:26 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Auburn Hills-based manufacturer Chrysler refuses to recall about 2.7 million Jeep vehicles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a request following a thorough and ...
Lotus Recalls 2013 Evora Models Over Missing Sticker
4 Jun 2013, 15:36 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / It sure looks like a fun day to be writing about the auto industry. If you had a few laughs watching Adrian Newey smashing his Lamborghini Super Trofeo like an amateur earlier today, wait until you ...
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...