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Auto recalls are unfortunately necessary when a safety issue or other defect is discovered that may reduce the safety of a car. Then the manufacturer asks owners to return their car for repair or replacements. Car recalls limit corporation negligence liability, help avoid penalties, and prevent damaging publicity. But there’s no doubt that recalls are costly to the car manufacturer; however, they are often less costly than a lawsuit and loss of reputation. State laws regulate such issues as the cost of the recall to the car company, whether it is a compulsory or voluntary recall, and the penalties that may be imposed if there is a failure to recall. Even if a car manufacturer voluntarily initiates a recall, it still may be subject to compulsory requirements. If a consumer fails to comply with a recall by failing to dispose of the car or return it to the manufacturer, then they may be subject to a fine.

  1. Fisker Karma Fire in Texas Now Being Probed by NHTSA



    It's been anything but a smooth ride for Anaheim California-based Fisker Automotive, manufacturer of luxury plug-in electric vehicles. Since its inception in 2007, Fisker has battled delays, rescheduled launches, and a horde of questions about the company's financial stability. In the latest round of bad news for Fisker, the National ...    Read more

  2. Parents Should Register Child Safety Seats Says NHTSA



    Your child's safety could be compromised by a faulty child seat, and the NHTSA regularly issues recalls on them. But unlike car recalls, where dealers usually notify owners automatically, parents are often left in the dark when it comes to child seat recalls. To best protect your child, and make ...    Read more

  3. Week in Review: Chevrolet SS, 40 Years of M Cars, and Accelerator Pedals That Push Back



    This week began with the 2013 Ford F-150 shedding the camouflage that once covered the full-size light-duty truck's front-end. BMW's M branch, the performance wing of the German automaker, celebrated its 40th birthday on Wednesday and in honor of the milestone, we've compiled a list of the top five BMW ...    Read more

  4. Recall Round-up: Ferrari 458 Italia, California and Lexus GS 350 F Sport



    Ferrari has previously announced that it is recalling some of its 458 Italia models produced between 2011 and 2012 and all California models made in 2012 due to incorrect machining to the crankshaft. This can spell trouble for Ferrari ...    Read more

  5. Acura Recalling 52,000 TLs for Leaking Hose



    Acura is recalling 52,615 examples of the TL and TL Type-S, covering model years 2007 to 2008. The Acura TL, pictured above, has a power steering hose that deteriorates—which can cause a leak in power steering fluid, ultimately cutting out power steering. In addition, power steering fluid could leak onto the catalytic converters, ...    Read more

  6. Ford Recalls 101 2012 F-150s, 2013 F-150 Caught Testing Without Camouflage



    Ford has issued a recall for 101 2012 Ford F-150 light-duty trucks with concerns over the frontal airbag sensor and control module. The incorrect software for the occupant classification system module was installed at the time of production or during a service repair in which module replacements were installed. Trucks ...    Read more

  7. Ford, Ram Recalled For Various Maladies



    Both Ford and Ram have issued a recall on their trucks for separate problems; Ford for its backup lights, and Ram for a spare tire that's incorrectly labeled. Ford's recall covers 10,500 F-150s, Expedition and Navigator stablemates, and Mustangs, all 2011 to 2013 model years. In technical detail, the transmission range sensor ...    Read more

  8. Ford Recalls Additional 27,000 Windstar Minivans in Virginia



    Ford has added 27,000 Windstar minivans from 1998 to 2003 model years to its list of more than 600,000 to fix the vans' rear axles. The original recall issued in 2010 involved Ford Windstar minivans made between September 1, 1997, and July 3, 2003, and was sent to owners in states ...    Read more

  9. 2012 BMW 3 Series Recalled for Faulty Head Restraint



    BMW is recalling 7600 2012 BMW 3 Series models for a faulty head restraint. The front-seat head restraints, when in their highest position, can travel downward in excess of 25 mm. Federal safety requirements require the distance to be 25 mm or ...    Read more

  10. Vibrating Crankshafts Shake Up Ferrari 458, California Sports Car Recall



    Ferrari is known around the world for the high-pitched scream of its V-8 and V-12 engines. These high-revving masterpieces are built to racecar specs, literally, as the tolerances required for them are exacting. Which makes it all the more surprising that Ferrari is recalling a small batch of its 458 and ...    Read more

  11. Chrysler, Dodge Liftgate Recall Affects Over 400 Minivans



    Admit it. You own a minivan, and more than once feared that your or a loved one's limb would be caught in the sliding door or dropping liftgate as they shut closed. Well, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is making sure such nightmare scenarios stay where they belong: in ...    Read more

  12. Bad Fuse Forces Recall of 119,072 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s



    Chrysler, who has been enjoying a fast start that's come along with 2012, has issued a voluntary recall of 119,072 Charger and 300 sedans. The vehicles in question were produced prior to December 20, 2011 and affect some 2011 and 2012 model year sedans. The root of the issue ...    Read more

  13. 2012 Nissan Titan Recalled for Mislabeled Capacity Information



    The 2012 Nissan Titan is being recalled for a sticker mislabeling that doesn't give accurate information about weight capacities. Yup, the truck is being recalled for one tiny sticker. The recall covers 918 Nissan Titan pickup trucks made between June 10, 2011, and July 22, 2011, equipped with the Sports Appearance ...    Read more

  14. Three Million Used Cars Are Being Sold Without Recall Repairs, Says Carfax



    Recalls, like grade school progress reports, are things we're supposed to pay attention to. Some recalls are as insignificant as, say, the incorrect printing on a spare tire. Others can kill you. Is there a difference, that is, should people deal with the hassle of bringing their cars ...    Read more

  15. BMW and Rolls-Royce Recalling Nearly 3,000 Vehicles for Water Pump Failure



    BMW and its high-end subsidiary Rolls-Royce are recalling almost 3,000 cars and crossovers for an auxiliary water pump circuit board failure that could lead to overheating, or even engine fires. The recall affects 2,846 BMW models equipped with turbocharged V-8 or V-12 engines, including the 2011 BMW 5 Series, 2011 ...    Read more

  16. 16 Crashes Found in BMW 7 Series Probe; Engineering Analysis Next



    A federal probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has led to the investigation of 16 crashes, five of which resulted in injuries, in 2002 to 2008 BMW 7 Series sedans for transmission control problems. The NHTSA had begun researching the crashes last August because the cars' electronic transmission controls ...    Read more

  17. 2012 Toyota Prius v Models to Undergo Fix for Exhaust System Malfunctions



    Don't call it a recall. It isn't. Don't even call it a "service bulletin," says Toyota. But the 2012 Toyota Prius v wagon model is about to get its first fix—a defective exhaust control system—in a limited service campaign. Under the service campaign, 20,000 new Toyota Prius v owners will be ...    Read more

  18. NHTSA Forces Chevy, Buick, GMC Recall for Windshield Wiper Linkage



    General Motors is recalling more than 50,000 of its full-size crossover SUVs, specifically the 2011-2012 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and the GMC Acadia. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, owners are using the windshield wipers on heavy build ups of snow and/or ice, which could loosen the wiper ...    Read more

  19. Recalls on MY2012 Volkswagen Passat, Routan Affect Fewer Than 200 Vehicles



    Volkswagen is issuing two recalls, one on the 2012 VW Passat sedan and the other on its VW Routan minivan. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat's diesel fuel filter may not have been properly sealed. The federal agency speculates that the issue could lead to ...    Read more

  20. Over 140,000 MY2012 Ford Focus Cars Recalled Due to Wiper Issue



    Ford Motor Co. is recalling its model year 2012 Ford Focus subcompact. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the connector to the Ford Focus' passenger side wiper motor has been improperly sealed (i.e., the seal is missing). The federal agency hypothesizes that debris could accumulate in the connector ...    Read more

  21. Why Your 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan Minivans are being Recalled



    Chrysler is recalling almost 300 of its Chrysler Town & Country minivans and its soon-to-be discontinued Dodge Grand Caravan twin. The issue affecting both minivans is their right rear hub and bearing assemblies. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the part in question was improperly machined. The hub and ...    Read more

  22. Damaged Fuel Tank Valve Responsible for Jeep Compass, Patriot Recall



    Chrysler has issued a recall on its model year 2012 Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot crossovers. The issue is the Jeep Patriot and Compass' fuel tank. Those Jeep vehicles built between December 17, 2011 through January 2nd, 2012 may have a damage roll-over valve. According the NHTSA, there's an increased chance ...    Read more

  23. Misbehaving Headlamp Forces Mitsubishi Lancer, Sportback Recall



    Four (yes, four) MY2012 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback vehicles are being recalled by the automaker. According to both Mitsubishi Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the headlamps on th 2012 Lancer and Sportback were improperly installed, their horizontal adjustment mechanism not sealed ...    Read more

  24. General Motors Recalling Select 2012 SUVs and Vans with Potential Power Steering Failure



    General Motors has issued a recall concerning select full-size SUVs and vans that may contain a faulty power steering gear shaft. Vehicles in question include the 2012 Chevrolet Express van and GMC Savana as well as the Chevrolet Suburban and its sibling, the GMC Yukon XL. The potential number of ...    Read more

  25. Misbehaving Headlights Illuminate Honda CR-V, Pilot Recall



    Misbehaving headlights are the cause of the latest Honda recall. According to the automaker, wiring in model year 2002-2004 Honda CR-V and Pilot crossovers could cause the headlights to fail which could lead to an accident. Approximately 554,000 Honda Pilot and CR-V vehicles may be affected by the issue. CR-V and ...    Read more

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