Auto Recalls, including recalled cars, trucks, vans, auto parts, accessories motorcycles, boats, ATVs, personal watercraft and just about anything with an engine.

ITR USA Recalls 51,000 Shandong Yongtai Tires

July 21, 2011

ITR USA has recalled over 51,000 Shandong Yongtai Negotiator commercial H/T tires, sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16 because they do not conform to motor vehicle safety standards and could increase the risk of a crash.

2011 Ducati Diavel Motorcycles Recalled: Defective Chain Guards

July 8, 2011

Ducati North America is recalling about 964 year 2011 Diavel motorcycles made between September 23, 2010 and May 12, 2010 because the brass inserts installed in the chain guard may deform over time. This could result in a loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing arm, which could interfere with the bike’s rear wheel rotation, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

YAMAHA FJR1300 Years 2006-2009

July 3, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): YAMAHA / FJR1300 2006-2009

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 24, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V338000 N/

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,850

BMW Recalls 50 BMW X3 Vehicles, Year 2011 – Power Steering Problems

July 3, 2011

BMW is recalling about 50 X3s (year 2011) due to problems with the power steering system.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / X3 2011

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V341000

Kenworth T660 Tractors – Year 2012

July 3, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KENWORTH / T660 2012
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 21, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V334000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 Summary:
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 KENWORTH T660 TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2011, AND MAY 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY LATCH ATTACHED TO THE HOOD STRUT WHICH IS DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED. IF THE HOOD STRUT WERE TO SEPARATE, THE SAFETY LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE. Consequence:
A NON-OPERATIONAL SAFETY LATCH MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY AN OPERATOR AND THE HOOD MAY UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Remedy:
KENWORTH DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD STRUT FOR THE SPECIFIC DEFECTIVE LOT CODE AND IF THE STRUT IS WITHIN THE LOT CODE, THE STRUT WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7400. Notes:
KENWORTH SAFETY RECALL NO. 11KWD. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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LEXUS ( 11V342000 )

July 3, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): LEXUS / RX400H 2006-2007
TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2006-2007
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 29, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V342000 PE11005 NHTSA Action Number: PE11005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 82,273 Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE CURRENT. IF THIS OCCURS, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT, WILL BE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE OR THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
TOYOTA/LEXUS WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION IN THE MIDDLE OF JULY 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER PRODUCTION NUMBER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INVERTER CONTAINS SUSPECT TRANSISTORS AND REPLACE THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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Toyota Recalls 82,273 Lexus RX400h and Toyota Highlander Hybrid Vehicles

July 3, 2011

Toyota is recalling over 82,000 Lexus RX400h and Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles due to problems with the electrical systems that may cause warning light errors.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
LEXUS / RX400H 2006-2007
TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER HYBRID
2006-2007

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

GMC ( 11V339000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2011
CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 2011
CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2011
GMC / SIERRA 2011
GMC / YUKON 2011
GMC / YUKON XL 1500 2011
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 739 Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. Notes:
GM’S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11191. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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CHEVROLET ( 11V339000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2011
CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 2011
CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2011
GMC / SIERRA 2011
GMC / YUKON 2011
GMC / YUKON XL 1500 2011
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 739 Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. Notes:
GM’S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11191. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

CADILLAC ( 11V339000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2011
CADILLAC / ESCALADE ESV 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 2011
CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 1500 2011
CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2011
GMC / SIERRA 2011
GMC / YUKON 2011
GMC / YUKON XL 1500 2011
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 739 Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. Notes:
GM’S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11191. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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KAWASAKI ( 11V316000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KAWASAKI / KLX250 2009-2010
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 02, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V316000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,460 Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 KLX250 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK FROM CRACKS AT THE SPOT WELD(S) ON THE SIDE MOUNT TABS DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FRAME-MOUNTED RUBBER DAMPER. Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE FUEL TANK AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 866-802-9381. Notes:
KAWASAKI SAFETY RECALL NO. MC11-04. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

HEARTLAND ( 11V335000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HEARTLAND / NORTH COUNTRY 2011
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 14, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V335000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE Potential Number of Units Affected: Summary:
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NORTH COUNTRY 30BHS AND 32BHDD TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE CORD FOR HOOKING INTO AN EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DRAPE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE FURNACE EXHAUST. Consequence:
THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POWER CORD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED INFORMATION AS TO ITS PLANNED REMEDY OR AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032. Notes:
HEARTLAND SAFETY RECALL NO. 99-01-08. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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GMC ( 11V337000 )

July 2, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2011
GMC / CANYON 2011
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V337000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,768 Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 102, “TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT,” AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT CLIP THAT MAY NOT RETAIN THE SHIFT CABLE IN THE CORRECT POSITION. IF THE SHIFT CABLE IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION, THE PRNDL SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR. THE DRIVER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO “PARK” AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN “PARK.” Consequence:
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AS THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS EXIT THE VEHICLE OR HAVE EXITED, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING THEM OR SOMEONE AROUND THE VEHICLE, OR COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. Notes:
GM’S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11181. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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About 6,770 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Vehicles Recalled by GM

July 2, 2011

General Motors is recalling 6,768 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards regarding automatic transmission gear position indication. More details are below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2011
GMC / CANYON
2011

Kawasaki VN900D Year 2001 – Tire Inner Tubes May Have Been Pinched

July 1, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): KAWASAKI / VN900D 2011
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 02, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V313000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TUBE Potential Number of Units Affected: 436 Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VN900D, VULCAN CLASSIC LT, MOTORCYCLES. THE TIRE INNER TUBES MIGHT HAVE BEEN PINCHED DURING THE MOUNTING OF THE TIRES. DAMAGE TO THE INNER TUBES COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE. Consequence:
LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381. Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

Honda Expands Air Bag Recall

May 11, 2011

 Honda Expands Air Bag RecallHonda announced on May 4 that it intends to issue a fourth recall to repair air bag problems in its 2001 to 2003 Honda and Acura vehicles.

Those vehicles previously recalled will be inspected to determine whether the original driver’s air-bag module was replaced with a flawed service part, which includes an additional 833,000 Honda vehicles sold in the United States.

Acura Recalls Several Models for Air Bag Replacement

May 8, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ACURA / CL 2003
ACURA / TL 2002-2003
HONDA / ACCORD 2001-2002
HONDA / CIVIC 2001-2002
HONDA / CR-V 2002-2003
HONDA / ODYSSEY 2002
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr’s Report Date: APR 27, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V260000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

HONDA ( 11V260000 )

May 8, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ACURA / CL 2003
ACURA / TL 2002-2003
HONDA / ACCORD 2001-2002
HONDA / CIVIC 2001-2002
HONDA / CR-V 2002-2003
HONDA / ODYSSEY 2002
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr’s Report Date: APR 27, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V260000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,430 Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 HONDA ACCORD, AND CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 CR-V, MODEL YEAR 2002 ODYSSEY, MODEL YEAR 2003 ACURA CL, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 ACURA TL VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS RELATED TO A SERIES OF RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES IN WHICH HONDA IS REPLACING THE INFLATORS WITHIN THE DRIVER’S SIDE AIR BAG TO ADDRESS A DEFECTIVE CONDITION. THIS RECALL ADDRESSES APPROXIMATELY 2,430 AIR BAGS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS REPLACEMENT SERVICE PARTS IN THE EVENT, FOR ONE EXAMPLE, A COVERED VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN A CRASH NECESSITATING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVER’S AIR BAG, AND THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG INSTALLED WAS ONE THAT MAY HAVE CONTAINED A DEFECTIVE INFLATOR. Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER’S AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE THAT COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND INJURING THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS. Remedy:
OWNERS OF ALL VEHICLES ON WHICH A REPLACEMENT SERVICE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WILL BE NOTIFIED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES, AND WHERE A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG INFLATOR IS IDENTIFIED, THE INFLATOR WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. THIS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IS RELATED TO RECALLS 08V-593, 09V-259, AND 10V-041. Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

2010 Hyundai Sante Fe Recall

May 8, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HYUNDAI / SANTA FE 2010
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: APR 27, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V261000 PE11010 NHTSA Action Number: PE11010 Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,169 Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI’S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151. Notes:
HYUNDAI’S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 102. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
1.888.327.4236 TTY 1.800.424.9153

2010 Hyundai Tuscon Recall

May 8, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HYUNDAI / TUCSON 2010
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: APR 20, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V259000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,829 Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,” FOR THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF THE REAR REFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN THE REAR BUMPERS. Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR REFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI’S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151. Notes:
HYUNDAI’S SAFETY RECALL NO. 101. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Check to Request Research. Submit below. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Washington DC 20590 USA
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