Nissan Recalling 372,250 MY 1997-2001 Pathfinder & Infiniti QX4 Models

Nissan USA has announced that it’s recalling 372,250 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUV’s from the 1997-2001 model years due to a potential risk of corrosion in the fuel filler tube assembly which could lead to a fire –though no reports of fires or injuries have been reported. The Japanese carmaker stated that, during the coating process of the tube, a sufficient coating may not have been applied at the lower mounting bracket resulting in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.

While in most states this won’t lead to the perforation of the tube, in the so-called “cold-weather” states, a mixture of snow/water and salt could cause corrosion on the bare metal part of the tube thus allowing fuel to leak.-Continued after the jump

So just to keep on the safe side, Nissan / Infiniti dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one on all Pathfinder & QX4 1997-2001 models originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The recall is scheduled to begin on or about November 26, 2007.

Chrysler LLC Recalling 72,333 MY 2007-2008 Avenger and Sebring Convertibles

Chrysler LLC will mail 72,333 letters to owners of 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger Sedan and Chrysler Sebring Convertible models this month as the front door latch cable on both cars may become partially unseated possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative. Chrysler dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. Additionally, Chrysler LLC said it will recall 1,158 MY 2008 Dodge Avenger all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles as the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate causing the fuel tank to loosen and spill. Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.

GM Minivans Probed By NHTSA For Sliding Doors That Open While Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating as many as 175,000 Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6 and Saturn Relay minivans built in 2005 and 2006, due to reports that power sliding doors opened without prompting while the vehicles were on the move.

Asked about the inquiry, GM’s spokesman Alan Adler said, “We are not aware of any instances where the door opened on the open road. There have been no reports of injuries or crashes related to the doors, and the company is cooperating with the investigation”. According to NHTSA though, the agency received nine complaints of sliding doors that had a mind of their own opening at various speeds.

Via: bloomberg

Maserati Quattroporte: 718 Cars Recalled Due To ABS/ASR Problem

It happens to the noblest of the noblest; the Modenese sports car maker is recalling 718 MY 2007 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions in the States due to a defect in the antilock brake/anti-skid system (ABS/ASR) electronic control unit (ECU) software. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect may prevent the system from functioning properly thus resulting to loss of certain enhanced stability and braking control during some high speed maneuvers and high speed braking. The recall is expected to begin during August 2007 with the ABS/ASR ECU unit being replaced in all vehicles free of charge.

Link: nhtsa

Ford Recalling 3,6 Million Cars Over Defective Cruise Control

For the sixth time since 1999, Ford is recalling 3.6 million passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans built between 1992 and 2004 to repair a cruise control switch that can overheat causing a fire. According to data provided from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, today’s announcement has bought the total number of recalls for the same cruise control switch problem to 10.5 million vehicles since 1999! Ford has announced that it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the recall. Owners of the 16 models affected by the recall will receive notices from Ford on August 13. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system or replace the deactivation switch if it’s found to be leaking. -See affected models after the jump

Models Recalled:

• 1998-2002 Ford Ranger
• 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car
• 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria
• 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
• 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
• 1993-1995 Taurus SHO
• 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer
• 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport
• 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
• 1992-1993 E150-350 vans
• 1997-2002 E150-350 vans
• 1993 Ford F-Series pickups
• 1993 Ford Bronco
• 1994 Mercury Capri
• 2003-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning
• 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes

Via: 9wsyr

Volvo Recalling 42,211 XC90s Due To Fire Risk

Sweden's Volvo Car Corp. is recalling 42.211 XC90 SUVs in the United States due to a potential problem with the battery. Specifically, misplaced jack crank handles under the battery bracket after battery service/maintenance could lead to a short circuit resulting to a fire. Volvo said it would ensure the handle is properly stowed and add a warning label once the affected cars are brought in for maintenance. Volvo told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers XC90s manufactured from June 7, 2004, to May 13, 2005, at their plant in Torslanda, Sweden.

Via: azcentral

2007 Nissan Altima: 140.852 Cars Recalled Over Fire Fears

Nissan’s best selling 2007 US-model, the Altima is being recalled due to a problem with the air-filter that could result to a fire in the engine bay. More specifically, the recall affects 140.852 cars equipped with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite.

NHSTA had opened an investigation back in May after reports of at least two fires breaking out in engine compartments while owners were driving. Nissan dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. The recall has already began and will continue through October 1, 2007. For more information, we suggest that 2007 Altima owners contact Nissan USA at 1-800-647-7261.

Via: nhtsa

DaimlerChrysler Recalls 1.650 Smart Fortwo Microcars

DaimlerChrysler-soon-to-be-called-just-Daimler announced it’s recalling 1.650 units of its recently introduced 2008 Smart Fortwo due to a possible defect with the steering. In particular, DC stated that it ordered the recall after receiving reports that a locking ring was not affixed properly but noted that no accidents or injuries were reported. DaimlerChrysler spokesman Hubert Kogel said the all the cars had been recalled, repaired and were being returned to their owners. Since the second generation Fortwo went on sale in May, Smart has sold 12.200 units of its microcar.

Via: The Star

Mazda Announces Biggest Domestic Recall: Over 280.000 Demios & Verisas Affected

In what looks to be one of Mazda’s biggest domestic vehicle recalls, the Japanese car manufacture announced that 287,987 Demio and Verisa models produced between June 2002 and July 2006 are to be recalled due to defect clutch systems and coil springs in suspensions. According to Mazda spokeswoman Aya Takahashi, this is the firm’s largest domestic recall since data started being monitored in 1994. Mazda previous "record" was for 162,405 vehicles in March 2004. Additionally, apart from the 287,987 Demios & Verisas sold in Japan, another 25,559 Demios sold in overseas markets as Mazda2 were are also affected. From these 20,850 went to Australia, 1,166 to New Zealand, 1,147 to Singapore and 262 to Hong Kong. Via: detnews

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Toyota Recalls 1 million cars globally

Toyota announced on Tuesday that it would recall a total of about 1 million vehicles globally to replace faulty intermediate shafts and sliding yokes that could cause drivers to lose control of the steering wheel -although the company said it didn't receive any reports of accidents from the defects.

According to the statement, subject to the recall are a total of 565,756 vehicles (Allex, Isis, Wish, Prius, Corolla, Corolla Runx, Corolla Fielder, Corolla Spacio, and Ractis) manufactured between September 2002 and November 2005. A Toyota spokesman said the recall would also cover about 400,000 units overseas.

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