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2013 Lexus GS 350 sedans recalled due to electronic steering problems
May 23, 2012 12:00 PM

A small number of Lexus GS 350 sedans are being recalled by Toyota Motor Corp. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A problem in the luxury car's electronic steering control unit may cause the steering wheel to become off-centered in parked Lexus GS350.

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2010 Jeep Wranglers recalled due to possible fires
May 21, 2012 2:30 PM

A safety recall has been issued for 2010 Jeep Wrangler sport-utility vehicles. Nearly 68,000 of the popular SUVs can catch fire due to a flaw in the design to protect the Wrangler's automatic transmission, warns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Acura TL sedans recalled due to fluid leak in power-steering hose
May 18, 2012 4:00 PM

Honda has recalled 52,615 of its 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans because over time, the power steering hose can deteriorate and develop a fluid leak, leading to a loss of power steering assistance.

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2012 Chevrolet Express, Suburban and GMC Savana, Yukon XL recalled due to potential steering failure
March 26, 2012 12:15 PM

General Motors is recalling 6,159 2012 Chevrolet Express and Suburban vehicles and GMC Savana and Yukon XL vehicles because the steering gear pitman shaft could fracture.

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2006 Honda CR-V vehicles recalled due to improper weld of right front lower control arm
March 23, 2012 4:00 PM

Honda is recalling 1,316 model year 2006 CR-V vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front lower control arm because over time, and with extended use, the arm may break at the weld due to an improper welding job.

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2011-12 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids have a rear seat belt safety issue, says NHTSA
March 16, 2012 12:00 PM

A recall of 2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid cars has been issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More than 14,700 of the Hyundai hybrid vehicles have rear center seat belts which fail to meet federal safety standards. However, Hyundai believes it doesn't need to fix the seat belt issue with all Sonata hybrids—or notify all affected Sonata owner, as required by the usual federal safety recall procedures.

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Volvo recalls 2012 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 cars for wiring issues
March 2, 2012 12:00 PM

Volvo Cars of North America is recalling more than 17,000 2012 Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 sedans and 2012 Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC70 wagons for issues with electrical wiring under the vehicles' front seats, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Nissan recalls more than 79,000 Infiniti M sedans, Infiniti QX SUVs and Nissan Juke crossovers
February 27, 2012 10:00 AM

Nissan North America is recalling about 79,275 Infiniti sedans and SUVs as well as Nissan Juke vehicles for possible fuel tank leakage from an improperly installed fuel pressure sensor said the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee fire investigation shows how accident statistics are open to interpretation
February 24, 2012 3:30 PM

Fires in older Jeep Grand Cherokees have resulted in hundreds of deaths since the SUVs rolled out in 1993, and dramatic incidents involving fire continue to occur. Since reporting last month, we have dug into the statistics, and gained more insights into the real risks.

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Honda recalls 2012 Crosstour and Accord for air bag issues
February 3, 2012 1:00 PM

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall alert for 2012 model year Honda Accord sedans and Honda Crosstour vehicles. The cars may have an air bag inflator that wasn't manufactured to specifications and may fail to deploy the driver's side- or passenger's side air bags during a collision.

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Recall: 2011 Toyota RAV4—Non-compliant curtain shield air bags
February 3, 2012 11:00 AM

Toyota is recalling 427 of its RAV4 vehicles from model year 2011 because one or both curtain shield air bags may not deploy due to the inflator potentially not performing properly. In the even of a crash, the air bags may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

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Recall: Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles—Torque converter output shaft may fail
January 11, 2012 11:30 AM

Ford is recalling about 206,000 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles, because the torque converter output shaft may fail.

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Feds probes 2004 Ford Freestar for third-row seat anchor issues
December 27, 2011 11:00 AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an official investigation into 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans. The agency has received several reports of the seat anchors failing to secure the third row of seating to the vehicle.

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Recall: 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles for aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards
December 20, 2011 9:45 AM

The National Highway traffic Safety Administration has issued a safety recall alert for 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles. Aftermarket floorboards made by Kuryakyn may crack and break off from the Honda motorbikes, possibly injuring riders or cause collisions.

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Chevrolet Volt battery fix reportedly in works
December 7, 2011 12:15 PM

General Motors may have a fix in the works for Chevrolet Volt battery in response to news reports and a federal safety investigation stemming from two battery fires in Volts that had been tested in the government’s crash test program.

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