Cars
Over 57,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs (GL-class and ML-class) may suffer from poor trailer hitch design. Weld seams that connect the flex-n-gate hitch receiver to the attachment bar don't meet the specification standars. You do the math: tow a trailer with poor welds in the hitch? A separation may occur. NHTSA insists that nobody with hitches/vehicles involved (2006-2008) do any towing until their Benz's are repaired.
- Nhtsa Upgrades Investigation On Chevrolet Trailblazer Over Door Switch Fires
Toyota isn't the only automaker being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to reports of door fires. In a similar but separate action, NHTSA has intensified its investigation into fires originating in the driver's...
- Mercedes Recalls M-class
Leaky seals are bad news when NHTSA starts inspecting problems with vehicles. For example, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a potentially faulty seal around the rear taillamp assembly. As water gets in, its flow finds its way into a compartment holding the...
- Toyota Willingly Pseudo-recalls '04 Sienna
Had I known that poor carpeting was valid reason for NHTSA issuing a Recall notice, I'd have reported issues in my first apartment. That stuff was nasty. See, Toyota is willingly "conducting a safety improvement campaign" free of charge without...
- Thousands Of Range Rovers Recalled For Driveshaft Problems
Generally speaking, people aren't too terribly surprised when a Land Rover Recall passes in front of their eyes. Land Rovers aren't exactly well-regarded for their quality. At the same time, it is a Land Rover that people seem to choose when...
- Hyundai Santa Fe & Hyundai Veracruz Re-recalled
3,387 Hyundai owners ought to be heading to their local dealership because of faulty trailer hitche wiring harnesses that could end up on fire. Both SUVs, the Santa Fe and Veracruz, from model years 2007 and 2008, were fitted with hitches whose circuit...
Cars
RECALL TRIO - Mercedes, Toyota, Land Rover
Over 57,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs (GL-class and ML-class) may suffer from poor trailer hitch design. Weld seams that connect the flex-n-gate hitch receiver to the attachment bar don't meet the specification standars. You do the math: tow a trailer with poor welds in the hitch? A separation may occur. NHTSA insists that nobody with hitches/vehicles involved (2006-2008) do any towing until their Benz's are repaired.NHTSA says an expected 37,142 Land Rover LR3s and Range Rover Sports have airbag circuitry issues because of motion behind the steering wheel hub. These 2005 & 2006 Land Rovers need a 1mm spacer placed, says NHTSA, "between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face." Whatever: it needs to be fixed or you'll be ignoring an SRS warning light and driving a vehicle that's not quite as safe in case of an accident as it could (and should) be.
196,222 Toyota minivans may suffer from premature wear of the rear liftgates struts that could, as you'd assume, eventually lead to an inability of those struts to support the liftgate. In case you haven't figured it out, the liftgate would fall on your head; or worse, the head of your child. This only affects Toyota's Sienna when it's equipped with the power liftgate from 2004-2006 model years. The initial drop would be 10 inches, followed by an immediate closure under the power system. If you're noticing that the power rear hatch of your Sienna is moving slower than before, take it as a sign. That likely means its gas struts aren't far from performing the drop. Apparently, Toyota is not legally obliged to cover the costs of this safety improvement campaign, but will do so anyway. Recognition deserved.
- Nhtsa Upgrades Investigation On Chevrolet Trailblazer Over Door Switch Fires
Toyota isn't the only automaker being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to reports of door fires. In a similar but separate action, NHTSA has intensified its investigation into fires originating in the driver's...
- Mercedes Recalls M-class
Leaky seals are bad news when NHTSA starts inspecting problems with vehicles. For example, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a potentially faulty seal around the rear taillamp assembly. As water gets in, its flow finds its way into a compartment holding the...
- Toyota Willingly Pseudo-recalls '04 Sienna
Had I known that poor carpeting was valid reason for NHTSA issuing a Recall notice, I'd have reported issues in my first apartment. That stuff was nasty. See, Toyota is willingly "conducting a safety improvement campaign" free of charge without...
- Thousands Of Range Rovers Recalled For Driveshaft Problems
Generally speaking, people aren't too terribly surprised when a Land Rover Recall passes in front of their eyes. Land Rovers aren't exactly well-regarded for their quality. At the same time, it is a Land Rover that people seem to choose when...
- Hyundai Santa Fe & Hyundai Veracruz Re-recalled
3,387 Hyundai owners ought to be heading to their local dealership because of faulty trailer hitche wiring harnesses that could end up on fire. Both SUVs, the Santa Fe and Veracruz, from model years 2007 and 2008, were fitted with hitches whose circuit...