Monthly Archives: December 2011

Stalling Nissan Sentra

Nissan will be recalling certain 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles with MR20 engines. The zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt may have been applied thicker that specification resulting in poor continuity. The problem may cause a voltage drop that could … Continue reading

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Shift Interlock Problems on Ford Trucks

Ford has announced a recall for certain 2011-2012 F-150, 2012 F-250, 2012 F-350, 2012 F-450, and 2012 F-550 Heavy Duty pickup trucks. According to the recall report, the transmission may be shifted out of “park” without pressing the brake pedal … Continue reading

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Nissan Juke Stalling Problem

Nissan has announced a recall for certain 2011 Juke crossover vehicles manufactured between April 09, 2011 and May 12, 2011. According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the turbocharger boost sensor bracket may … Continue reading

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Automobile Safety Picks For 2012

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released their “Top Safety Picks” for 2012. For the second year in a row, the list is offering consumers a record number of choices at the dealership. The list of 115 passenger … Continue reading

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Volkswagen Finds Airbag Flaw In Audi A6

A recent Volkswagen airbag recall could leave some 2012 Audi A6 drivers unprotected. In the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Audi said that the driver and passenger curtain air bags may have not been stitched … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Bill Limits Attorney Fees

Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker, singed a bill today which will limit the fees lawyers can collect. This bill comes after a well known case where a lemon law lawyer was paid over $150, 000 in legal fees from an auto … Continue reading

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Nissan Reports Steering Issue In 2011 Rogue

Nissan has announced a recall for certain 2011 Rogue compact crossover SUV, for a problem that could lead to loss of power steering. The recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that a circuit board … Continue reading

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Subaru Experiences Braking Problem

Subaru has announced a recall for some 2012

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Prompts NHTSA Investigation

General Motors is defending the safety of their Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced a battery fire two weeks after performing crash testing on a vehicle. GM has pointed out that the problem … Continue reading

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