The NHTSA is looking into 8 reports regarding the Ford F-150 where the airbag has deployed unnecessarily and may effect up to half a million trucks. Those effected in the accidents said the airbag deployed "during ignition or seconds after the engine had started". Ford is working closely with the NHTSA to fix the problem.
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued 3.8 million vehicle recall today which includes the 2005 to 2010 Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks for faulty floormats that can become stuck under the accelerator pedal while driving, causing unexpected acceleration and possibly leading to an accident (one fatal case has already been reported). Owners are urged to contact their local Toyota dealer immediately or visit www.Toyota.com.
The NHTSA has issued a recall for 2004 to 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, 2004 to 2009 GMC Canyon, and a group of Isuzu I-280 through I-370 pickup trucks made between 2006 and 2008. The recall is due to a faulty brake light switch that may not work and could cause the brake lamps to stay on continuously, possibly failing to alert other drivers and increasing the risk of crash. Owners are urged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible or by visiting www.gmownercenter.com.
Nissan issued a recall of over 362,000 2003 to 2007 Murano SUV's due to a condition where the intake air duct may separate from the resonator due to engine movement. The separation can lead to premature aging of the material used and increase the possibility of the engine stalling, leading to a higher risk of crashing. Owners are encouraged to contact Nissan immediately at 1-800-647-7261.
Ford Motor Company have issued a recall of nearly 9,000 2009 F-150 pickup trucks for "failing to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108", meaning the brake stop lamp switch may be illuminate with a delay or in some cases not at all. Owners are encouraged to contact the Ford Motor Company Company Consumer Relationship Department at 1-866-436-7332 or online at www.ownerconnection.com
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning for owners of 2002 to 2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUV's due to 200 complaints where the vehicles were said to have gone out of park and into reverse on its own. During those model years, nearly 1.5 million SUV's were produced which could possibly result in a massive recall for Ford. No issue has been recalled yet but the NHTSA are taking a "preliminary evaluation... to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect and any relationship of the alleged gearshift lever mechanism failures to the alleged vehicle rollaway incidents". A Ford spokes person also commented, "We do not see a safety risk and we will be fully cooperating with the government with the investigation".
Chrysler has issued another recall for their products this week, this time effecting their Jeep brand. Over 42,000 2002 to 2003 Jeep Liberty models have been recalled due to an issue with the front suspension upper control arm ball joint that may experience corrosion and separate while driving, leading to an increased risk of a crash occurring.
Additionally, over 4,300 2009 model year Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler's have also been recalled due to an issue with the vehicle's wiring under the steering column that involves the driver airbag. The module controlling the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injuries.
Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible or Chrysler directly at 800-853-1403.
Earlier this week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall for a handful of brand new Dodge Ram heavy duty pickups and now there is another recall. Chrysler is now recalling over 72,000 2008 to 2009 Dodge Ram light duty and heavy duty pickup trucks for a faulty windshield wiper module that may be susceptible to water intrusion. If the wiper system fails, the driver can have reduced visibility which may result in a crash. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible or Chrysler directly at 800-853-1403.
507 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks equipped with a manual transmission and power adjustable pedals have been recalled. The recall involves the clutch pedal connecting rod and clutch master cylinder which may separate from the master cylinder. This problem may not allow a disengagement of the clutch assembly when the pedal is depressed, which may involve unintended movement of the truck leading to an increased stopping distance or engine stalling. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible or Chrysler directly at 888-327-4236.
Mitsubishi have issued a recall of nearly 40,000 2008 to 2009 Outlander sport utility vehicles. The recall involves an incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve that may cause the valve to stick closed even when the engine is off, causing an insufficient braking assist. The lack of brake assistance may increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of crash. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible via Mitsubishi at 800-222-0037.
Toyota is in trouble over a 1996 recall involving a series of pickup trucks with defective relay rods. The rod connects the steering wheel to the front spindle and can possibly fracture, resulting in an increased risk of crash or death. An NBC investigation video uncovers Toyota's failure of issuing a recall notice about the defective part for nearly ten years, originating in 1996, and ignoring the recall until 2005. You can view NBC's investigation below.
General Motors is recalling 1,738 2009 Hummer H3T trucks due to a condition where the fuel tank front support strap may fracture and allow the fuel tank to separate from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash or explosion. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible via Hummer at 800-732-5493 or www.gmownercenter.com.
Mazda have issued a recall of 30,600 2007 to 2009 CX9 crossover utility vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats that feature the position memory function. The harness routed underneath the seat may interfere with the seat itself causing it to short circuit and become uncontrollable "which will cause serious difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash". Owners are encouraged to contact their local Mazda dealer as soon as possible at 1-800-222-5500.
Ford has issued a recall of over 11,000 2009 Ranger 4x2 pickup trucks due to an improperly manufactured front wheel spindle that can possibly fracture while driving increasing the risk of a crash or even death. Owners of the brand new pickups are urged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible, where dealers will replace the part free of charge. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or by visiting www.safecar.gov
Chrysler LLC is recalling 19,024 2005 Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles due to an issue with the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve potentially not fully closing after refueling the vehicle increasing the risk of fire. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealer as soon as possible and any defects will be replaced free of charge. You may contact Chrysler directly at 1-800-853-1403 or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website at Safecar.gov.
Chrysler have issued a recall of 32,865 2008 to 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Ram 3500 Chassis Cab pickup trucks equipped with the Powers and Sons steering linkages. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod can fracture causing a loss of control of steering. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealers as soon as possible to have the problem fixed. For more information you can contact Chrysler directly at 800-853-1403 or call the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.
Nissan is recalling 242,720 2005 to 2009 Pathfinder, Fontier and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
Chrysler have issued a new recall this morning, this time affecting their 2007 to 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with the 6.7 liter diesel motor. The part effected is a silencer pad that can sag and contact the exhaust gas recirculation cooler (EGR). This contact can result in an engine compartment fire and is highly serious. Owners are urged to contact dealers as soon as possible for a support bracket to be installed. Owners can contact Chrysler directly at 1-800-853-1403 or their local dealer.
Land Rover is recalling 19,168 2003 to 2005 Rang Rover SUVs. The front differential coupling sleeve and propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time. As the wear between the propeller shaft and the differential spline coupling progresses, noise and vibration are expected. Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and loss of drive can occur, resulting in an increased risk of a crash. Owners are encouraged to contact their local dealers as soon as possible and contact Land Rover at 1-313-594-7688 or visit Safercar.gov.
The Detroit News is reporting that Nissan Motor Company have issued a recall of more than 200,000 vehicles which includes their 2007 to 2008 Murano sports utility vehicle, to fix a sensor system error that involves the passenger side air bag. The electronic component can interrupt a signal within the sensor, preventing the passenger air bag from deploying. A spokesman for Nissan stated there have "been no injuries or crashes" and that "most of the recalled vehicles are in the United States".
Mercedes Benz are recalling 102,954 M-Class sport utility vehicles due to a problem with the power steering system. A clamp securing the cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may come loose and can result in a total loss of control of the vehicle, potentially causing an accident. The recall has started immediately and Mercedes Benz urges customers to have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible. Owners with any questions can contact their local dealer or visit www.mbusa.com. Reported by MarketWatch.
The 2008 SEMA Show is right around the corner and we at Truckblog are anxiously awaiting it. Last week Performance West Group announced their Ford F-350 Striker pickup truck, which is one wicked ride that takes inspiration from the Shelby GT500KR muscle car. The automotive industry began to pickup again last week with updates coming from Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Jeep, and Chrysler.
General Motors made the announcement that the company has discontinued the production of their heated windshield washer fluid system on all models including pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles after announcing a recall of over 850,000 pickup truck and sport utility vehicles last month. Any vehicle that was previously ordered with the option will have it removed from the vehicle if already equipped or deleted from the order entirely. Models effected are the following:
Cadillac: CTS, DTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
Chevrolet: Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Traverse
GMC: Acadia, Yukon, Denali, Yukon XL, Denali XL, Sierra, Sierra Denali
Hummer: H2
Saturn: Outlook SUV
General Motors Corp is recalling 857,735 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield wiper fluid system for a potential short-circuit problem.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a second consumer advisory regarding non-repaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and other passenger cars, equipped with faulty cruise control switches and have not yet had the problem corrected. Nearly 5 million vehicles are still effected out of the total 12 million that were recalled. Ford commented on their original recall notices and said "the return rate has been lower than expected or hoped (for)".
If you were too concentrated on the
Republican National Convention last week and did not check out Truckblog at all (which is a depressing thing), this is your chance to get a recap on our top stories.
Also for our jubilee of "Office Space" remembrance this week I ask, how many pieces of flare did you wear to work today or over the weekend?
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks, because of a problem with a hose that can affect the vehicle's braking system. The recall only affects 2005 to 2006 trucks equipped with the 5.4 liter 3 valve eight cylinder engines. Ford spokesman, Wes Sherwood, said there have been eleven minor accidents tied to the issue, but no injuries have been reported. Owners of the trucks will be notified by the end of June, and the recall will begin in July. For more information, owners can contact Ford directly at 800-392-3673. Reported by Yahoo Finance
Just like the scene from Office Space when Dom Portwood asks Peter if he received the memo about his TPS reports, today I ask you Truckblog fans, did you get that memo from last week about Truckblog TV and our other huge stories? If you didn't, below is a list of our top blogs from last week for you to read this Monday morning. "So if you could just remember to do that from now on, that'd be great. All right!".
If you're furious at work right now and are not happy with the events of your Monday morning (case of the Mondays?), and have also announced to your fellow co-workers that work sucks, then just remember what Lawrence said to Peter in Office Space... "No. No, man. Shit, no, man. I believe you'd get your ass kicked sayin' something like that, man". If that's the case, don't leave your cubical, and take a moment to read last weeks blogging wrath.
Toyota has recalled 90,000 Highlander SUV's according WCVB, due to a seat belt problem in the third-row seat that could be prevented from being secured. There have been no complaints or injuries related to the seat belt issue, and Toyota has stopped all sales of the 2008 Highlander SUV and hybrid version with the third row seats equipped. The Highlander vehicles effected by the recall were built from May of 2007 to March of 2008. Owners will be notified of the seat belt recall in June.
As announced by Autoweek, Ford Motor Company is recalling 65,000 of their 2008 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks due to a weak fuel tank mount that could cause a gasoline leak in a head on collision of 30 miles per hour or more. The gasoline tank could move forward in the event of an accident and spill fuel, creating a fire hazard. You can contact your local Ford dealer to fix the problem, free of charge.
Can you believe it's already Monday again? What happened to the weekend? Well, one thing is for sure, at least this week we get to look forward to more exciting news about our economy. Starting off with the price of oil tipping $110 per barrel, $3.29 dollar average gasoline prices (don't forget the diesel guys at well over $4.00 already!), continued market share decline for domestic automakers, Union employees not agreeing yet on contracts, and more vehicle recalls. However, on a happier note, here's a list of our top stories from last week that you may have missed in the midst of all the action last week.
Posted on Detroit Free Press, Ford Motor Company has issued a new recall, this time effecting 100,000 2008 F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks for problems with "the weld connecting a bracket and the driver’s front seat back could crack on a small number of vehicles..."
Chrysler has issued a recall for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander SUV's, due to a problem with the vehicle stalling while driving. “The front control module may have been incorrectly manufactured. This could cause the engine to stall while driving or nor to start", stated The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Porsche has announced a recall of 19,000 Cayenne SUVs, sold between November 30, 2006 to January 18, 2008 because of a fuel line problem. The fuel line can come into contact with the engine block while driving, possibly leaving abrasions in the fuel line and causing sounds. Only five instances have occured and no injuries or accidents have been reported. If you have purchased a new Cayenne since 2006, talk to your dealer as soon as possible. As reported by Detroit News.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation against General Motors and their new 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV due to possible vehicle fires. In two reports of fires, both are believed to have occurred while the SUV's were parked in a home garage with the engine turned off.
In an effort to become profitable by 2009, Ford Motor Company are re-sizing their company once again, this time cutting 8,000 jobs via new buyout offers and early retirement packages. Ford is also plagued with a new round of recalls, 180,000 SUV's and Vans regarding faulty fuel hoses and interior door handles.
Reflecting upon last week, we at Truckblog delivered news about Ford's new Work Solutions line-up, a new recall from them regarding 225k vehicles, and posted information about a new lift kit for the 2007 and 2008 Toyota Tundra. Then, Suzuki stepped up into the truck relm with their new concepts, we talked about a crazy Honda Civic tractor, another hybrid truck was announced, new information about a unibody truck from GMC was released, and finally, a slick LED lightstrip was installed on Project Truckblog. Whew, what a week! Below is a list of last weeks top stories:
As posted by Yahoo Finance, Ford Motor Company announced this past weekend of another recall, effecting 225,000 vehicles this time that were already repaired from the previous cruise control catastrophe. Ford says "the affected vehicles represent a small portion of the about 10 million vehicles that have been recalled since 1999 related to the cruise control switch problem".
As reported by Yahoo Finance, truck maker Volvo AB announced they are recalling 125,000 trucks in North America, due to a potential fire hazard in the main switch with its lighting system. The models affected are the Volvo VN, VHD and VT's produced from 2003 to the present. "There's a problem in the main switch in the lighting system which can lead to an overheating in the component. The light can go off, or the component could short circuit and lead to a fire," said Tommy Kohle, a spokesman for the company. Volvo stated they will fix the problem free of charge.
As reported by Yahoo Finance, Toyota Motor Corporation announced a recall this morning of 15,600 four by four versions of their 2007 Tundra pickup truck, because of problems related to the propellar shaft that connects to the rear axle.
The Detroit Free Press reported that Chrysler LLC is recalling almost 600,000 2001 to 2002 Dakota pickups, Durango SUV's, Dodge Ram Vans and 2002 Dodge Ram pickup trucks, due to a concern that the vehicles could shift out of park without the key in the ignition. In some reported cases, long term wear can occur on the gearshift assembly due to corrosion. Nine accidents have been reported so far with no fatalities. Owners will be notified beginning January 2008 to fix the assembly.
The Detroit News announced this morning that Ford is recalling 1.2 million 1997 to 2003 F-Super Duty pickup trucks with the 7.3 liter diesel engine, due to a faulty engine sensor that can cause the diesel motor to suddenly stall.
The recall also includes E-series vans that are equipped with the 7.3 liter diesel engine. The announcement states that "the sensor can degrade over time and cause the vehicle engines to stop, which could lead to an accident. Ford said it had 14 reports of accidents or loss of control related to the faulty sensor." If you are effected by this recall, Ford will contact you later this month and offer a free repair.
Beginning on November 26, Nissan will be recalling 372,250 1997-2001 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs due to a coating problem on the fuel filler tube. The recall however, primarely affects vehicles in the North East where large amounts of road salt are found on the road during the winter months. Read on to find out how.
Detroit Free Press has reported that more than 55,000 Toyota vehicles have been recalled due to complaints of "unintended acceleration caused by the mats sticking underneath the accelerator pedal"...Try telling that one to an auto insurance company. The vehicles affected are the Toyota Camry and Lexus ES 350, however complaints have also been filed with the Toyota Tacoma, RAV 4 crossover, Prius hybrid and Avalon sedans (Watch out Tom!).
Detroit Free Press reported that Chrysler LLC has recalled nearly 300,000 SUVs due to brake problems while driving up hill. "The recall involves more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, more than 90,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and nearly 50,000 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs. The automaker had received about 20 complaints of vehicles experiencing a delay in braking when drivers tried to come to a stop after coasting uphill. To fix the problem, the computer connected to the anti-lock brake system will be reprogrammed."
Owners can contact Chrysler directly at (800)853-1403 or speak with your local dealer for more information and to see if your vehicle has been recalled.
Ford Motor Company has announced another recall for cruise control switch problems, that could potentially result in engine fires, stretching across more than a dozen vehicle models ranging from 1992-2004 model years. The new recall involves more than 3.6 Million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. Click "Full Story" for the list of affected vehicles.
MSNBC reports, "Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it was recalling more than 500,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles after receiving reports of engine fires linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors. Ford said the recall involved 444,880 Escapes from the 2001-2004 model years in the United States, and about 75,000 Escapes in Canada, Mexico and Europe. The recall does not affect hybrid versions of the SUV, the automaker said."
"Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups. Ford said it had received reports of three cases where leaking fuel or oil ignited when trapped in a diesel particulate filter near the tailpipe of the new trucks," Reuters reports.
MSNBC reports, "Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling 533,000 Tundra pickup trucks and Sequoia sport utility vehicles because of potential steering problems. Toyota said the recall involved 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia full-size SUVs. The automaker said there was a possibility of excessive wear to a front suspension lower ball joint that could make it difficult to steer the vehicle and stay in the center of the lane."
MSNBC reports, "Nissan Motor Co. has begun recalling over 130,000 vehicles globally — including 80,000 in North America — because of an ignition key defect, a company official said Thursday. Nissan is recalling 70,000 Murano SUVs..."
"Federal safety officials have forced Toyota Motor Corp. to modify a recall of 157,000 Tundra pickups over a violation of child safety standards, after officials told the automaker that its original plan to remove manual air bag shutoff switches was insufficient. While the problem has not been linked to any injuries or consumer complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency contended it was important to uphold the law on child restraints. In a letter to Toyota Monday, NHTSA's head of vehicle safety said Toyota's new plan would satisfy the agency," Detroit Free Press reports.
The Detroit News reported today, "In a victory for Ford Motor Co., federal regulators have decided not to formally investigate claims that thousands of Ford Explorers built between 1997 and 2001 may have unsafe roofs that violate safety standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week rejected a petition by California-based Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering Research to retest 10 vehicles built during the period."
The New York Times unravels Ford's switches which have recently led to a massive recall of Ford trucks and SUVs: "Just two inches long, the Texas Instruments Model 9F924 speed control deactivation switch does not look like a menacing device. The $20 switch, which shuts off the cruise control when a driver taps the brakes, became the subject of one of the most exhaustive and complex investigations in the agency’s history."
According to Bloomberg, "Toyota Motor Corp.'s Tundra pickup may be recalled for the second time in as many years after new complaints of suspension failures prompted U.S. auto safety officials to upgrade an ongoing investigation. The inquiry covers 219,522 Tundras from 2003 and 2004."
Just yesterday, Truckblog reported that Toyota pushed Ford into the Number 2 spot regarding overall US Sales. Today, even more bad news for FoMoCo as they announced they are recalling 1.2 million vehicles.
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"Chrysler Group is recalling more than 800,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles because of the potential loss of steering control, the automaker said Tuesday. DaimlerChrysler AG spokesman Max Gates said the front suspension lower ball joint could experience excessive wear and looseness, leading the ball joint to separate. The recall affects 832,000 Liberty SUVs from the 2002-2006 model years," The Washington Post reports.
"Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 367,500 Toyota and Lexus sport utility vehicles in the United States because a piece in the front console area could come loose and interfere with the gas pedal. Toyota's recall involves 2004-05 models of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 330 and early 2006 models of the Highlander hybrid SUV and the RX 400h, the hybrid version of the RX 330," MSNBC reports.
"Toyota Motor Corp. will spend millions to deactivate front-seat passenger air bag cut-off switches in nearly 160,000 Tundra pickups to avoid having to install a costlier child safety seat anchoring system," The Detroit News reports.
On Monday we announced the recall of 111,000 2003-2004 model years of the Grand Cherokee due to fires in the heated seats. One day later they announced yet another recall that involves 2000 and 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees with the 4.0L engines. Reports literally "flew" in from 163 Cherokee owners that the fan blades can become separated, break through the fan shroud and if by chance your hood was open, strike a person. Ouch! Not a great week for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners.
"DaimlerChrysler AG said Monday that it was recalling about 111,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees after receiving reports of overheating and fires in heated seats. The recall involves the 2003-2004 model years of the Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle with heated seats," MSNBC reported today.
"General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights. The affected vehicles are the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350," MSNBC reported today.
"Toyota Motor Corp.'s 2004 Tundra pickups are being investigated by U.S. safety regulators after more reports of a steering-system defect that led to a recall last year of 790,000 of the automaker's vehicles," Bloomberg.com has reported. "In the recall, failure of the ball joint, which helps keep the suspension in place, was blamed for at least two accidents without injuries."
"Nissan North American Inc. said Tuesday that it was recalling about 44,000 Frontier pickup trucks because a severe side crash could lead the fuel cap to unscrew and fuel to spill. The recall affects 2005 and 2006 models of the Frontier King Cab pickup," MSNBC reports.
MSNBC reports, "DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 268,800 vehicles from the 2005-2006 model years to replace a faulty front windshield wiper motor, the company said Monday. The wiper motor armature shaft on the vehicles, which include the Dodge Durango..."
MSNBC reports, "General Motors Corp. said Friday it is recalling about 900,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix problems with tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them. The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM said there have been 84 injuries, most of them minor scrapes and bumps, but no crashes or deaths linked to the problem."
Friday was Tundra Day, and today it's apparently recall day here at Truckblog! Hopefully your Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, or Mitsubishi truck doesn't have Cooper tires, otherwise you are in for a double recall whammy this week (see previous article). Today Cooper Tire & Rubber announced it was recalling 288,000 tires used on passenger cars and light trucks due to leaks and cracking. No injuries have been reported.
"Ford is recalling 211,432 of its 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. Separately, the NHTSA said DaimlerChrysler AG was recalling 39,274 2006 model-year Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickup trucks," MSNBC reports.
Ford's recall of the cruise control switch suffers another setback, as news spreads that the replacement parts will not be available until February 2006. Since many owners of the 1994-2002 trucks and SUVs won't have a fix for a few more months, we highly recommend those owners disconnect their speed control system until they are able to get the part replaced.
This is the year of recalls for the Ford Motor Company, and we hope it ends on December 31st. MSNBC reports on the latest round: "Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 235,000 pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles from the 2006 model year because of potential problems with the windshield wiper motor. The models include the E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 vans, the Escape, Expedition and Explorer SUVs, F-150 and Ranger pickups and Taurus sedan. It also includes the Lincoln Navigator SUV and Lincoln Mark LT pickup and Mercury Mountaineer and Mariner SUV."
GM is in the news with yet another recall with their truck and SUV line of vehicles.
This time it's not a serious as not being able to stop but it's still a recall. The cause for this recall is a faulty rear door latch that keeps the vehicles doors from being able to close properly.
CNN reports, "The Chrysler arm of Germany's DaimlerChrysler is recalling nearly 256,409 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, Dodge Durango, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles, Chrysler 300 sedans and Dodge Magnum wagons from the 2005 model year because of a problem that may cause the vehicles to roll away while in 'park' position, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Separately, General Motors Corp. is recalling 123,592 pickup trucks, SUVs, vans and cars because of potential power steering problems that could lead to engine fires, NHTSA said."
MSNBC reported today, "DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it would recall more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles because water contamination of the transmission fluid could lead to fires under the hood. The recall involves 2005 model year vehicles with 3.7 liter engines and automatic transmissions..."
According to the Detroit News, "Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling almost 1 million light trucks, its largest U.S. recall ever, to check for and repair a steering-related flaw that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
The voluntary action by the world's second-largest automaker covers 1989 through 1996 model 4Runner sport utility vehicles, as well as a compact Toyota pickup truck and large T-100 pickups, the company said."
Ford Motor Company today said it was recalling nearly 4 million 1994-2002 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States because a speed control deactivation switch can overheat and cause underhood fires.
The year of recalls and problems with Ford trucks and SUVs doesn't appear to be getting any better, unfortunately. According to the NHTSA, a stuck throttle problem on the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer SUVs is causing an investigation of over 690,000 vehicles. There's no cause for alarm yet, as the investigation is in its preliminary stages, prompted by 15 complaints and one crash.
According to MSNBC, "NHTSA said Ford Motor Co. is recalling 10,061 Expedition and Navigator sport utility vehicles from the 2006 model year because tires on the driver's side may be damaged, which could lead to a tread separation and crash."
In addition, Toyota is recalling 11,592 2005-model year Tacoma pickup trucks due to defective seat belt buckle sensors.
It is with much sadness that we have to report another fire due to the $20 switch which shuts off the cruise control on many Ford vehicles, but if we don't bring attention to this problem, we fear there will be many more fires. This story is yet another case where a family parked their 2001 Ford Expedition in their garage, only to have it burn down their entire home. Thanks to their pet Chihuahua, their lives were saved.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles, most of them large pickup trucks, to fix safety defects that include sudden stalling of diesel engines, U.S. federal safety regulators said Monday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the stalling problem affects F-Series Super Duty pickups from the 2004-2005 model years as well as the 2004-2005 Ford Excursion full-size sport utility vehicle and E350 and E450 vans.
Back in March and January we reported on the Ford recall for pickups and SUVs which repaird a speed control switch problem that allowed the vehicles to catch fire, while parked.
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According to ConsumerAffairs.com many owners of the Chevrolet Silverado pickups have had to adjust their driving habits to account for the slow braking characteristics of the truck.
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Toyota said today it would recall about 880,000 SUVs and pickups worldwide, mostly in the United States, to fix a defect in the front suspension that could hamper steering.
Included in the recall are the Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, Landcruiser Prado and 4Runner/Hilux built between May 2001 and December 2003.
The Detroit News reported yesterday that GM is recalling 300,000 trucks & SUVs because of turn signal problem.
"GM, the world's largest automaker, said a driver indicating an upcoming turn by moving the directional signal up or down might cause the front and rear turn lights to flash, making it appear like a hazard warning.
The recall involves the 2003-2004 model years of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the GMC Envoy, the Isuzu Ascender and the Oldsmobile Bravada. It also includes the 2004 Buick Rainier."
Seat belts in nearly 1.5 million pickups, SUVs impacted.
This morning MSNBC reported, "General Motors Corp. Monday said it was recalling more than 2 million vehicles to fix a variety of potential safety defects, most of them on cars and trucks sold in the United States.
In the latest setback for the world's largest automaker, GM said the largest of the safety actions included nearly 1.5 million full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles from the 2003 to 2005 model years with second-row seat belts that may be difficult to properly position across passengers' hips."
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Back in January we announced that Ford had recalled over 800,000 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for a speed control switch problem that allowed the world's best selling pickup to catch fire, while parked.
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GM is recalling 2004 and 2005 models, including the Hummer H2 as well as the Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado and Suburban, the GMC Savana, Sierra and Yukon XL and two commercial trucks, the GMC Topkick and Chevrolet Kodiak.
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Ford is voluntarily issuing a safety recall to address under hood fires related to the speed control switch in four-to-five year old 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2001 F-Series Supercrew trucks manufactured during the same time period as the other 2000 model year vehicles. Ford has been working closely with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate this issue.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started preliminary investigations on America's most popular full size truck and Ford's similarliy equipped Expedition and Licoln Navigator after numerous complaints of engine fires have been filed.
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After an investigation into the failure of some of Dodge's popular 4x4 trucks and SUV's front ball joints and subsequent recall recommendation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, auto maker DiamlerChrysler has confirmed that they will be issuing a recall for the vehicles affected. This recall covers close to 600,000 Dodge Durango and Dakota trucks manufactured between the years of 200 and 2003.
Chrysler spokesman Max Gates stressed that the vehicles have not yet been recalled, but that a recall is expected. Gates further stated that Chrysler recognizes there is a problem with the upper ball joints, but "We do not think it rises to the level of a safety defect."
Gates further stressed that because of the nature of this problem, failure would most likely happen during low-speed turning maneuvers, which is when the most stress would be applied to the vehicle.
Last Thursday federal safety regulators demanded that DiamlerChrysler, one of the largest auto manufacturers world wide, recall up to 600,000 of their 4x4 Dodge trucks citing problems that could lead to front-end ball joint failure and possible loss of vehicle control.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommended a recall that covers all Durangos and Dakotas built from 2000-2003 which totals roughly 600,000 vehicles.
Federal regulators are investigating the Hummer H2 after receiving three reports of wheels falling off the vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday.
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Ford Motor Company has announced another recall for cruise control switch problems, that could potentially result in engine fires, stretching across more than a dozen vehicle models ranging from 1992-2004 model years. The new recall involves more than 3.6 Million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. Click "Full Story" for the list of affected vehicles.
MSNBC reports, "Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it was recalling more than 500,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles after receiving reports of engine fires linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors. Ford said the recall involved 444,880 Escapes from the 2001-2004 model years in the United States, and about 75,000 Escapes in Canada, Mexico and Europe. The recall does not affect hybrid versions of the SUV, the automaker said."
"Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups. Ford said it had received reports of three cases where leaking fuel or oil ignited when trapped in a diesel particulate filter near the tailpipe of the new trucks," Reuters reports.
MSNBC reports, "Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling 533,000 Tundra pickup trucks and Sequoia sport utility vehicles because of potential steering problems. Toyota said the recall involved 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia full-size SUVs. The automaker said there was a possibility of excessive wear to a front suspension lower ball joint that could make it difficult to steer the vehicle and stay in the center of the lane."
MSNBC reports, "Nissan Motor Co. has begun recalling over 130,000 vehicles globally — including 80,000 in North America — because of an ignition key defect, a company official said Thursday. Nissan is recalling 70,000 Murano SUVs..."
"Federal safety officials have forced Toyota Motor Corp. to modify a recall of 157,000 Tundra pickups over a violation of child safety standards, after officials told the automaker that its original plan to remove manual air bag shutoff switches was insufficient. While the problem has not been linked to any injuries or consumer complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency contended it was important to uphold the law on child restraints. In a letter to Toyota Monday, NHTSA's head of vehicle safety said Toyota's new plan would satisfy the agency," Detroit Free Press reports.
The Detroit News reported today, "In a victory for Ford Motor Co., federal regulators have decided not to formally investigate claims that thousands of Ford Explorers built between 1997 and 2001 may have unsafe roofs that violate safety standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week rejected a petition by California-based Safety Analysis & Forensic Engineering Research to retest 10 vehicles built during the period."
The New York Times unravels Ford's switches which have recently led to a massive recall of Ford trucks and SUVs: "Just two inches long, the Texas Instruments Model 9F924 speed control deactivation switch does not look like a menacing device. The $20 switch, which shuts off the cruise control when a driver taps the brakes, became the subject of one of the most exhaustive and complex investigations in the agency’s history."
According to Bloomberg, "Toyota Motor Corp.'s Tundra pickup may be recalled for the second time in as many years after new complaints of suspension failures prompted U.S. auto safety officials to upgrade an ongoing investigation. The inquiry covers 219,522 Tundras from 2003 and 2004."
"Chrysler Group is recalling more than 800,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles because of the potential loss of steering control, the automaker said Tuesday. DaimlerChrysler AG spokesman Max Gates said the front suspension lower ball joint could experience excessive wear and looseness, leading the ball joint to separate. The recall affects 832,000 Liberty SUVs from the 2002-2006 model years," The Washington Post reports.
"Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 367,500 Toyota and Lexus sport utility vehicles in the United States because a piece in the front console area could come loose and interfere with the gas pedal. Toyota's recall involves 2004-05 models of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 330 and early 2006 models of the Highlander hybrid SUV and the RX 400h, the hybrid version of the RX 330," MSNBC reports.
"Toyota Motor Corp. will spend millions to deactivate front-seat passenger air bag cut-off switches in nearly 160,000 Tundra pickups to avoid having to install a costlier child safety seat anchoring system," The Detroit News reports.
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"DaimlerChrysler AG said Monday that it was recalling about 111,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees after receiving reports of overheating and fires in heated seats. The recall involves the 2003-2004 model years of the Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle with heated seats," MSNBC reported today.
"General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights. The affected vehicles are the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350," MSNBC reported today.
"Toyota Motor Corp.'s 2004 Tundra pickups are being investigated by U.S. safety regulators after more reports of a steering-system defect that led to a recall last year of 790,000 of the automaker's vehicles," Bloomberg.com has reported. "In the recall, failure of the ball joint, which helps keep the suspension in place, was blamed for at least two accidents without injuries."
"Nissan North American Inc. said Tuesday that it was recalling about 44,000 Frontier pickup trucks because a severe side crash could lead the fuel cap to unscrew and fuel to spill. The recall affects 2005 and 2006 models of the Frontier King Cab pickup," MSNBC reports.
MSNBC reports, "DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 268,800 vehicles from the 2005-2006 model years to replace a faulty front windshield wiper motor, the company said Monday. The wiper motor armature shaft on the vehicles, which include the Dodge Durango..."
MSNBC reports, "General Motors Corp. said Friday it is recalling about 900,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix problems with tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them. The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM said there have been 84 injuries, most of them minor scrapes and bumps, but no crashes or deaths linked to the problem."
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"Ford is recalling 211,432 of its 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. Separately, the NHTSA said DaimlerChrysler AG was recalling 39,274 2006 model-year Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickup trucks," MSNBC reports.
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GM is in the news with yet another recall with their truck and SUV line of vehicles.
CNN reports, "The Chrysler arm of Germany's DaimlerChrysler is recalling nearly 256,409 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, Dodge Durango, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles, Chrysler 300 sedans and Dodge Magnum wagons from the 2005 model year because of a problem that may cause the vehicles to roll away while in 'park' position, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Separately, General Motors Corp. is recalling 123,592 pickup trucks, SUVs, vans and cars because of potential power steering problems that could lead to engine fires, NHTSA said."
MSNBC reported today, "DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it would recall more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles because water contamination of the transmission fluid could lead to fires under the hood. The recall involves 2005 model year vehicles with 3.7 liter engines and automatic transmissions..."
According to the Detroit News, "Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling almost 1 million light trucks, its largest U.S. recall ever, to check for and repair a steering-related flaw that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
According to MSNBC, "NHTSA said Ford Motor Co. is recalling 10,061 Expedition and Navigator sport utility vehicles from the 2006 model year because tires on the driver's side may be damaged, which could lead to a tread separation and crash."
It is with much sadness that we have to report another fire due to the $20 switch which shuts off the cruise control on many Ford vehicles, but if we don't bring attention to this problem, we fear there will be 
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles, most of them large pickup trucks, to fix safety defects that include sudden stalling of diesel engines, U.S. federal safety regulators said Monday.
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Toyota said today it would recall about 880,000 SUVs and pickups worldwide, mostly in the United States, to fix a defect in the front suspension that could hamper steering.
The Detroit News reported yesterday that GM is recalling 300,000 trucks & SUVs because of turn signal problem.
Seat belts in nearly 1.5 million pickups, SUVs impacted.
Ford is voluntarily issuing a safety recall to address under hood fires related to the speed control switch in four-to-five year old 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2001 F-Series Supercrew trucks manufactured during the same time period as the other 2000 model year vehicles. Ford has been working closely with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate this issue.
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. is recalling 262,113 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles to repair a defect in the rear gate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started preliminary investigations on America's most popular full size truck and Ford's similarliy equipped Expedition and Licoln Navigator after numerous complaints of engine fires have been filed.
After an investigation into the failure of some of Dodge's popular 4x4 trucks and SUV's front ball joints and subsequent recall recommendation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, auto maker DiamlerChrysler has confirmed that they will be issuing a recall for the vehicles affected. This recall covers close to 600,000 Dodge Durango and Dakota trucks manufactured between the years of 200 and 2003.
Last Thursday federal safety regulators demanded that DiamlerChrysler, one of the largest auto manufacturers world wide, recall up to 600,000 of their 4x4 Dodge trucks citing problems that could lead to front-end ball joint failure and possible loss of vehicle control.
Federal regulators are investigating the Hummer H2 after receiving three reports of wheels falling off the vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday.
