[volkman10]

Nissan NV 200 recall

TheNissan NV200, the van that's meant to act as the backbone of the New York City taxi fleet, is being recalled, Compared to some of the recalls we've seen this year, the 2,529 NV200s needing repairs is not a particularly huge deal – but try telling that to their inconvenienced owners and drivers.

The recall affects NVs built between February 6, 2013, and August 2, 2013. The vans in question use a wiring harness near the battery that may wear through its protective covering, causing a short

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/29/n...0-recall-fuse/

[CARDEEP]

Around 140k 2013 Ford Escape are recalled in US for fire risk.

part of the engine cylinder head can overheat and crack due to stress, which can cause oil to leak onto exposed, hot engine parts and cause fires. At least 13 engine fires have been reported to Ford -- 12 in the U.S. and one in Canada -- due to cracked cylinder heads.

More details here:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...r-engine-fires

[CARDEEP]

McLaren is in news again (apart for sub-7 minutes lap time in Nürburgring). They are recalling 327 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C coupe & spider models in US, to fix wiper motors that can jam in hot temperatures, due to compounds which can cause the motor brushes to expand.

Only McLarens sold or registered in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas are subject to having the wiper motors replaced.

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Mercedes-Benz is recalling 130 SL550, SL63 AMG & SL65 AMG models from 2013 in US to fix passenger seat airbag sensors that may have been installed incorrectly at the factory. Due to this, the sensor may not detect weight on the seat even when someone is sitting down & then deactivate the airbag when needed.


Link to details on both recalls:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...-sl-dodge-dart

[CARDEEP]

^^^ In the above link is the reference to Chrysler's recall of 374 Dodge Dart sedans from 2013 for side airbags that may have been installed wrong at the factory & may not deploy as designed. Only vehicles with the Mopar-13 trim package are affected.

[volkman10]

U.S. safety agency may expand Hyundai Elantra airbag recall.

U.S. safety regulators are considering whether to expand a recall of the Hyundai Elantra because the airbags could cause an injury in a side impact accident.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today it opened a recall query on Dec. 4 regarding the 2009-2012 Elantra Touring. Nearly 52,000 of those cars have a design similar to the one on 186,254 2011-2013 Elantra sedans recalled last March, the agency said.

NHTSA said a metal support bracket attached to the headliner on those vehicles could strike and injure occupants if a side curtain airbag deployed in a side-impact crash.

http://www.autonews.com/article/2013...airbag-recall#

[volkman10]

McLaren Recalls 2012-2014 12C Sportscars in the US.

British manufacturer McLaren is recalling certain MP4-12C sportscars to inspect and fix windshield wipers that may not work properly.
The recall affects about 376 spider and coupe 12Cs built for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 model years. The concerned vehicles are sold in, or currently registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mc...-us-72836.html

[volkman10]

2014 Jeep Compass, Patriot Recalled Over Engine Issue.

Chrysler is recalling certain 2014 model year Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines that may suffer from loss of oil pressure. The same recall includes 2013 model year Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 sedans.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...ues-72946.html

[CARDEEP]

Toyota & Chrysler are recalling a small number of vehicles for engine failures. The details are as under:

1. On 3,795 4-cylinder Toyota Tacoma pickups from 2013 & 2014, the valve springs can corrode & crack, which can lead to rough engine performance, noise or a complete failure.

2. Chrysler is recalling 522 cars, including the 2013 Chrysler 200, 2013 Dodge Avenger, 2014 Jeep Compass & the 2014 Jeep Patriot, for engines that can lose oil pressure or have their main bearings fail.

In addition, GM has received complaints of engine failure on its 2.5-liter 4-cylinder found in several new Chevrolet, Buick & Cadillac sedans. The connecting rod bearings in these engines can fail & that the automaker has replaced 30 engines so far, but it is not planning a recall.

More details here:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...r-sedans-jeeps

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Honda is recalling 19,197 2014 Acura MDX AWD SUVs for driveshafts that can detach from each other. Some of these models with have universal joint bolts that can loosen & fall out, which can cause excessive noise & there is possibility of damage to the vehicle. There four bolts, which connect parts of the driveshaft together, & the company has issued as statement that these may not have been tightened properly at the factory & one or more these can fall out.

More details here:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...se-driveshafts

[volkman10]

Recall of a different kind!

Michelin recalls 1.2 million tires in U.S.

Michelin North America is recalling 1.2 million tires in the United States -- including some used as original equipment on some of Ford Motor Co.'s full-sized vans -- because the tread might come apart

http://www.autonews.com/article/2013...#axzz2negA3Ebo

[karan561]

BMW Will Recall 76,565 Cars over Airbag Issues.

Certain MY2006 3 Series Sedans and Wagons as well as 2007 Sedans, various 2006-2007 5 Series sedans/wagons and 2006 X5 models the front passenger seat occupant detection in case of an airbag emergency might malfunction.

At the moment, the parts needed for fixing this issue are not available and BMW is set on procuring them. Therefore, starting with January 2014 a notification letter will be sent out, the repairs being scheduled to take place somewhere in March 2014.

Source

[volkman10]

Nissan recalls some Infiniti Q50 sedans with steer-by-wire software glitch.

Nissan Motor Corp.'s Infiniti brand is recalling some 2014 Q50 sedans over a software glitch in its steer-by-wire system

The recall covers Q50 sedans equipped with direct adaptive steering software that may disable the power steering software when the engine compartment reaches freezing temperatures

http://www.autonews.com/article/2013...#axzz2nhBlPvIz

[CARDEEP]

Small number recalls:

1. Honda is recalling 7,387 2014 Acura RLX sedans in US, as it has one or several bolts on the rear suspension that may come loose and fall out, which could cause part of the suspension to become misaligned.

2. Chrysler is recalling 5,663 2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Ram 1500 having 8-speed automatic transmissions that can fracture & fail (due to faulty forging process at the factory). Only those cars built in a certain range with all-wheel-drive & V6 engines are affected.

3. Suzuki's is recalling 142 SX4 variants with CVT transmission for bolts securing the drive plate to the torque converter can loosen, cause noise & can fall out of the transmission (& get caught between the plate and the engine block), causing the engine to stall.

4. Nissan recall is covered in @volkman10's post above.

More details here:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs...ysler-infiniti

[dkaile]

2014 Model Harley Davidson Recall issued over defective clutch in 20,000 motorcycles -
http://www.aboutlawsuits.com/harley-...roblems-57458/

[rubicon]

This has to be the smallest recall we've seen yet.

BMW recalling a grand total of "Three" X3s over instrument panel defect.

RECALL Subject : Inst. Panel may Interfere with Air Bag Deployment

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear seam on the instrument panel was not manufactured correctly.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the air bag could improperly deploy, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the air bag's protection and increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger. In addition, parts or fragments from the air bag system could strike and injure the front passenger or other vehicle occupants.

REMEDY:
BMW has notified owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.