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Toyota Announces Repair Bulletin for 2004-2007 Prius, over Cooling

Published on December 1, 2010 in Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

The Toyota Prius has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last year, seeing unintended acceleration and other recalls.  Now, Toyota has announced a Repair Campaign.  While not a safety recall, it’s still a fairly serious issue.  From the press release, it looks like some 378,000 Priuses in the US can develop an issue with the hybrid drive’s cooling system.  Click past the jump for more details and the press release.

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Nissan Initiates big recalls of Frontier, Xterra and Sentra

Published on November 15, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2004 Nissan Frontier

In a recent press release by Nissan, two recalls have been initiated.  The first is for the Frontier truck and Xterra SUV, for faulty steering linkages.  The second recall is for the Sentra, and involves the battery cables.  All told, around 513,000 vehicles in the US will be recalled, starting this month.  Click past the jump for details, press release, and model years affected.

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UPDATE: And the Hits keep on Coming: Nissan Recalls 2.1 million vehicles worldwide

Published on November 1, 2010 in Recalls. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2005 Nissan Titan

It seems every automaker is getting caught by the recall bug these days, and Nissan isn’t immune.  According to reports, the automaker is recalling 2.1 million vehicles worldwide, with around 762,000 of them in North America.  The recall involves a wide range of vehicles, from the Cube to the Titan, and centers around a faulty ignition switch, which can cause the engine to stall and/or not restart.  Click past the jump for more details and a list of affected models.

Update 11/1/2010: We now have a list of the affected models and their model years, as well as the NHTSA’s press release.  Continue reading for the updates.

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Toyota’s Problems Continue: New Brake System Recall

Published on October 21, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2005 Toyota Avalon

If Toyota were a person, he or she would need some anti-depressants at this point.  After a multitude of recalls earlier this year, another big one is hitting the airwaves.  This time, it’s for the brake master cylinder, which amplifies the pressure you put on the brake pedal, making it easier for you to stop your car.  In certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles, however, a seal is going bad, leaking out the brake fluid, which leads to the “brake warning lamp” illuminating on your dash.  Click past the jump for the affected model list and full press release.

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Toyota Releases fix for 1998-2006 Sienna Minivans

Published on October 19, 2010 in Recalls. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Since Toyota announced their recall of some 600,000 Sienna minivans, I’ve gotten a ton of feedback on this issue from readers, so I’ve been calling Toyota regularly looking for the resolution to this issue.

Well, today I’ve got some good news for you!  Click past the jump for all the details!

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BMW announces Recall of 198,000 V8 and V12-powered Cars

Published on September 30, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2005 BMW 750Li

If you own a late-model 5,6, or 7-series BMW or a Rolls-Royce Phantom, your car may be part of a recall being initiated by BMW this week.  The recall affects 198,000 cars from model years 2002 to 2010.  In the recalled cars, a leak can develop in the power braking system, leading to lessened braking assistance.  While this would not cause a full loss of braking ability, the driver of an affected vehicle will have to use more pressure on the brake pedal to bring their car to a full and complete stop.  Read on for the press release and complete list of affected vehicles.

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