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16,000 Ford F-Series Pickups Recalled over Transmission Concern

Published on December 16, 2011 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Even the best-selling pickup truck in America can have a bad day, and this is the F-Series’ day.  Ford is recalling a bit more than 16,000 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks.  The issue is the switch that prevents a driver from shifting from Park into Neutral or Drive.  Normally, it stops drivers from shifting out of Park unless the brake is pressed, but apparently some faulty switches were installed into the affected vehicles.

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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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Breaking News: Hyundai stops sales of 2011 Sonata

Published on February 23, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

AutoBlog is breaking the news that Hyundai has ordered all sales of 2011 Sonatas to be stopped, due to a faulty door lock.  Many Fords and other brands have allowed passengers to open the doors by pulling on the interior door handle, even if it’s locked.  Hyundai has a problem with their version of the design, wherein if the door lock switch is held in the “lock” position while the door handle is pulled, it may not return to a closed, and therefore latched, position.  This would lead to a door which doesn’t latch closed, definitely a problem.

While approximately 5,000 Sonatas have been sold, Hyundai is heading this one off at the pass, a good call given rival Toyota’s recent troubles.  Keep your browser tuned here for more news as it becomes available.

by John Suit

Source: AutoBlog

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Recall: Honda recalls 646,000 Fits around the world

Published on January 29, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

While not as Earth-shattering as the other recalls we’ve heard about, Honda announced today that it is recalling 646,000 Honda Fits, also known as the City or Jazz, depending on the market it’s sold in.  That number includes 140,000 Fits here in the United States, but none in its home country of Japan.  The recall is for a defective master switch, which allows water to get into the window switches and possibly cause a fire.  Two fires have been reported here in the US, and one in South Africa.

When more information is available, I’ll have an update for you.  Until then, stay tuned!

by John Suit

Source: Reuters via AutoBlog

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