It has been quite a while since last posting about a recall of vehicles. However, Toyota and GM reminded us of such occurances with the recall of 660,000 cars because of window problems.
As AutoBlog reports, this is one aspect of joint manufacturing ventures that have to be accepted side by side with the benefits.
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Recalling vehicles is not helping automobile companies keep their credibility with customers, and some of the numbers of cars affected is fast becoming staggering.
Volvo, for example, is recalling 82,000.The recall includes the petrol S40 and V50 models made from 2004 to 2006. Autoblog reports that the reason is corrosion that might affect on engine.
The issue [...]
The start of 2008 seems to be a bad year for Mercedes-Benz so far, and one marked by the recalling of thousands of vehicles. After 3 McLarrens were recalled, Mercedes-Benz USA is now recalling 9,000 diesel models.
The recall includes the 2007 E320 Bluetec, ML320 CDI, and GL320 CDI. The reason is that the crankshaft doesn’t [...]
When manufacturers recall cars which are not expensive, it’s kind of understandable. But when we heard a few days ago that three Mercedes McLarren’s were to be recalled, it sounded weird. Now we learn that the Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati has decided not to be left behind its German rival.
According to Auto Unleashed the [...]
All Mercedes SLR McLaren owners be attentive as Mercedes is recalling three SLR McLarens. As Auto unleashed reports this is due to problems with windshields as they need to be cleaned and reinstalled correctly. Mercedes-Benz forgot to cover windshields with a special protecting layer.
The cars to be recalled are from the 2007 series and concerns [...]
For those of you driving a 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda has some news. Approximately 43,200 Acura RLs are being recalled due to the car’s V6 engine overheating enough to cause cracks to form in the power steering hose that could lead to fluid leaking onto the catalytic converter, and possibly fire. The National Highway Transportation [...]
General Motors Corp. today announced that about 57,100 vehicles will be recalled due to safety concerns. CarScoop Reports that the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent affected are those not equipped with the optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof.
During NHTSA tests of these specific models, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the [...]