Recalls

1. IndyCar hires veteran Derrick Walker as its head of competition
2. Recalls Nearly 470,000 Jeep SUVs recalled because they may shift into neutral May 13, 2013

   DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006 to 2010 Commanders. U.S. safety regulators say cracks in a circuit board can cause a faulty signal as the SUVs are … Full story

3. Recalls BMW Joins Airbag Recall May 7, 2013

   April's airbag recall that affected over 3 million vehicles built by Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Honda has claimed another victim.  BMW will be calling back 220,000 automobiles built in 2002 and 2003 due to the fact that it, too, built cars using the same airbag supplier. The issue in question … Full story

4. Recalls Honda Canada recalls 2,000 Fit Sport vehicles April 29, 2013

   TORONTO - Honda Canada is recalling about 2,000 Fit Sport vehicles from the 2012-2013 model year. It's part of a larger Honda recall of nearly 46,000 Fit Sport small cars in the U.S. and Canada. The company says the recall is to update the Vehicle Stability Assist system software, which … Full story

5. Recalls Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons to replace floor mats April 29, 2013

   DETROIT - Subaru is recalling more than 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons in the United States and Canada because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals. The recall affects Foresters made from January 2013 through March. The company says the floor mats can curl … Full story

6. Recalls Nissan recalls Pathfinder, Infiniti SUVs from 2013 model year for brake fix April 22, 2013

   DETROIT - Nissan is recalling more than 20,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs, including almost 900 in Canada, because a brake part can fail and make it harder for the driver to stop the car. The recall affects Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti JX SUVs from the 2013 model year. It affects … Full story

7. Recalls Chrysler recalls Jeep Patriot, Compass to fix fuel tank problem April 10, 2013

   Chrysler has announced separate recalls for roughly 170,000 vehicles, including more than 9,000 in Canada, for problems involving fuel tanks in some SUVs and air bag warning lights in a number of sedans. Chrysler is recalling about 30,000 small SUVs because a faulty hose inside the gas tank. he recall … Full story

8. Recalls GM Recalling Four-Cylinder Models Due To Engine Wear Issues April 9, 2013

   Do you own a vehicle built by General Motors that hails from the 2010, 2011, or 2012 model years? If so, you might be soon contacted by the company to inform you that you will need to change your oil more often than was originally planned. The issue has to … Full story

9. News Hyundai Kia recalling nearly 1.7M vehicles for brake light switch problems April 4, 2013

   DETROIT - Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix problems with brake light switches. The recall covers most of the automakers' model lineups from the 2007 through 2011 model years. Hyundai Canada said about 255,000 vehicles are being recalled … Full story

10. Recalls Subaru Recalls 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback Models Due To Brake Corrosion April 3, 2013

    Subaru owners are facing another recall, this one relating to brake lines that could potentially be damaged due to corrosion.  Specifically, the problem relates to Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback models built between 2005 and 2009.  Exposure to salt used during the winter to melt ice and snow on the … Full story