Twenty-three States spent around $1.1 billion from October 2014 to mid-April 2015 to pre-treat, plow, or spread chemicals and other materials on roads to keep them open and safe this winter.
Nearly 520,000 Ford vehicles in North America are at risk for road salt-related corrosion that may cause steering gear motor attachment bolts to fracture.
In vehicles from the 2007 and earlier model years, repeated seasonal exposure to road salt can lead to brake line failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Nissan is recalling 468,815 Rogue compact SUVs from the 2008-2013 model years because exposure to road salt during winter might lead to an electrical short in the harness connector.
The action affects 198,900 Impreza, WRX, STI and Forester vehicles previously recalled in states that use road salts for snow removal efforts.
The vehicles are at risk for brake line damage in states that use road salt for snow removal efforts.
Subaru of America Inc. is recalling certain 2005-2009 model-year Outback and Legacy vehicles because of the threat of brake line corrosion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
Ford dealers will address a potential problem involving the left rear-door child lock. The recall is expected to begin March 25.
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 575,000 MY 1998-2003 Windstar vans in 21 cold-weather U.S. states and Canada because of the possibility that the rear axle may fracture due to corrosion, Reuters reported.
TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. on April 16 said it will launch a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 600,000 first- and second-generation Sienna 2WD minivans sold in the United States to address potential corrosion in the spare tire carrier cable.
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