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NewsJanuary 3, 2013

Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Lighting Issue

WASHINGTON – Subaru is recalling a number of its vehicles for an issue with the accessory puddle lights that brighten the doors under the vehicle. Affected models include the 2009-2012 Forester, the 2010-2011 Legacy, 2010-2011 Outback, and 2006-2012 Tribeca.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2013

Autocar Issuing 3 Vehicle Recalls to Replace Steel Wheels

WASHINGTON – Autocar Industries, an Indiana-based manufacturer of refuse and street sweeper trucks as well as yard tractors, is issuing three separate recalls so dealers can replace steel wheels (model 90262) manufactured by Hayes Lemmerz.

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NewsDecember 21, 2012

GM Recalls 2010 Through 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 118,800 2010 – 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured between November 9, 2009 and August 28, 2012 due to these vehicles potentially missing a secondary hood latch.

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NewsDecember 7, 2012

Ford Recalls Select 2013 Fusions for Headlamp Coating Issue

WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Ford is recalling 19,106 2013 model-year Ford Fusions because the low beam headlamp projector may not have properly cured during the manufacturing process.

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NewsNovember 30, 2012

Ford Recalls 2013 Escape and Fusion Models With 1.6L Engines

DEARBORN, MI - Ford is voluntarily recalling these models because of reports of engine overheating, which could result in an engine fire while the engine is running. Ford said no injuries have been reported related to this issue.

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NewsNovember 21, 2012

Toyota Recalls 2001 – 2004 Tacoma Pickup Trucks

TORRANCE, CA – Toyota is recalling approximately 150,000 Tacoma pickup trucks sold or currently registered in 20 states with cold climates and D.C. in order to inspect, and potentially replace, the spare tire carrier assembly.

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NewsNovember 14, 2012

Toyota Recalls 2004 – 2009-MY Prius Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota is recalling 670,000 Prius models in the U.S. to inspect the steering intermediate extension shaft for possible deformation, and replace it if neccessary, and to replace a motor in the electric water pump in the Prius' hybrid system.

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NewsNovember 9, 2012

Chrysler Recalls 2002 – 2004 Jeep Models for Inadvertent Airbag or Pretensioner Deployment

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Group is recalling model-year 2002 – 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2002 – 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to replace a component that could lead to inadvertent airbag or pretensioner system deployment.

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

BMW Issuing 2 Recalls Involving 7-Series Sedans

WASHINGTON – The first recall addresses the potential for doors to open when they appear latched, while the second recall concerns the potential for the cars to roll away when they appear to be in the “park” position.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 5, 2012

Fleet MY-2012 Order-to-Delivery Times Improve Slightly

Key factors causing OTD delays were increased vehicle volumes due to continued auto industry sales growth, lengthy quality holds, parts shortages, ongoing railcar shortages, recalls, plant changes, and weather-related issues.

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