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Engine fire risk spurs GM to recall Cruze

June 26, 2012 The Detroit News (6/23, Shepardson, Burden) reported GM “is recalling all 475,000 Chevrolet Cruze compacts, from the first off the line in 2009 through May 31, after reports of engine fires. It’s a setback for the Detroit automaker looking to boost sales of fuel-efficient compact cars.” GM “will modify the engine shield, … Read more

Most rental car companies balk at recall legislation

June 25, 2012 The Philadelphia Inquirer (6/24, Gelles) ranked Hertz as the only car rental company to take up Sen. Barbara Boxer’s call for the industry “not to rent or sell any vehicles under safety recall until the defect has been remedied.” Rosemary Shahan, president of California’s Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, pegs Enterprise … Read more

Carfax study finds many cars for sale part of recall efforts

June 5, 2012 The Dayton (OH) Daily News (6/4, Frolik) reported a recent Carfax study found that roughly “2.7 million used vehicles across the country that were placed for sale on the Internet in 2011 had open recalls.” According to the article, “Many sellers do not divulge that their vehicles require repairs, and many buyers … Read more

Honda recalls over 50,000 Acura TL sedans to replace power-steering hose

May 18, 2012 The Los Angeles Times (5/18, Hirsch) reports, “American Honda Motor Co. said it will recall 52,615 model year 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans in the United States to replace the power-steering hose.” Honda said that the “hose may deteriorate and leak fluid” which could “cause a loss of power-steering assistance or, if it … Read more

Nearly 120,000 Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers recalled

May 7, 2012 The Wall Street Journal (5/7, Welsh) reports that Chrysler announced that it is recalling some 2011 and 2012 Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers. The recall is due to an electrical issue that could cause antilock-brake and stability-control system malfunctions. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration document, Chrysler says the problem … Read more

Tire label mistake causes Nissan to recall pickups, SUVs

April 26, 2012 USA Today (4/26) reports that “Nissan is recalling Titan pickups and Armada SUVs because of a mistake on the tire-information label,” which is “considered a potential safety hazard according to government rules.” The recall involves “as many as 26,625” vehicles. USA Today reports that next month, Nissan will “begin supplying owners with … Read more

Tentative ruling favors Toyota in acceleration class action

April 23, 2012 Reuters (4/20, Zeidler) reported that Toyota Motor Corp. won tentative dismissal of some claims in a class-action lawsuit brought by owners claiming sudden acceleration by their vehicles. Federal district judge James Selna in Santa Ana, California tentatively ruled that New York and Florida class representatives cannot bring claims under their states’ laws … Read more