Monthly Archives: January 2012

Inadvertent Airbag Deployment In Jeep Liberty

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inadvertent airbag deployment ins some 2003-2003 Jeep Liberty SUV’s. The investigation was first started in September of last year after 20 customers complained that their airbags inflated inadvertently. Today there have … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Investigation Questioned

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Members of the House Committee for Government Reform released a report on Wednesday, accusing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of trying to keep the Chevrolet Volt battery fire a secret. They say that the bailout of GM by … Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Kia Optima And Rondo Experiences Airbag Problems

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Kia has announced a recall that will affect almost 145,000, 2006-2008 Kia Optima cars and 2007-2008 Kia Rondo crossover vehicles. According to the manufacturer, the clock spring contact assembly for the driver’s side air bag could become damaged and develop … Continue reading →

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BMW Mini Cooper Turbo Electrical Problem

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

BMW is recalling certain Mini Cooper vehicles equipped with a turbocharger, for an electrical overheating problem. The report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that a circuit board on the auxiliary water pump, used for cooling … Continue reading →

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Ford Freestar And Mercury Monterey Power Train Problem

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Ford has announced a recall for certain 2004-2005 Ford Freestars and Mercury Monterey minivans for a torque converter output shaft that could fail. If the shaft should fail, the driver will experience a sudden loss of power, increasing the chance … Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi Recalled For Turn Signal Problems

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles because of a improperly manufactured turn signal. According to the recall report, the auto cancel function of the system could fail to work, indicating the driver is preparing to turn when … Continue reading →

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Overheating Power Steering In Chevy Captiva

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

General Motors (GM) is recalling some 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles with manual mode transmissions. Driving in manual mode or first gear could cause the engine and power steering pump to operate at very high speeds. The increased speed could result … Continue reading →

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Wheel Lug Fractures In Ford And Mercury Vehicles

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

Some 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicle owners are being asked by Ford to bring in their vehicles to have the rear wheel studs replaced. The recall report states that the wheel studs may fracture and could result … Continue reading →

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GM Recalls Cadillac SRX For Transmissions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

General Motors is recalling certain 2010-2011 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles for improperly installed transmission shift cables. The cable could detach from the transmission bracket giving the driver inaccurate transmission indications or preventing the driver from shifting gears. GM will inspect … Continue reading →

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