According to several news agencies, Autocar Industries, LLC has issued a recall announcement regarding all units of the 2012 and 2013 Xspotter models of vehicles. The report indicates that the vehicles manufactured between May 10, 2012 and November 29, 2012 were equipped with wheel discs and rims that may have not been welded properly. If the weld between these two components is not performed properly, the steel wheels may become separated, which could lead to an accident if this happens (read more)
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Dec
2012
Motorcycles Manufactured By BMW Recalled
According to a series of news agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that BMW has issued a recall for several units of the 2012 and 2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles over a possible issue with the vehicle’s side-stand attachment bolts. The reports show that the automaker has decided to recall these vehicles after it was noted that the S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured between September 2011 and December 2012 were equipped with bolts designed to attach the (read more)
Read MoreSeveral trucks are being recalled over a possible issue that could lead to a disc separation, posing a crash hazard to drivers. The affected trucks include the 2013 LEU, GU, MRU, CHU and CXU models. These vehicles were equipped with steel wheels that could that may have not been welded sufficiently during assembly. The company has stated that the recall was issued to prevent an unexpected separation of the wheels, which could lead to a loss of control, leading to (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a recall announcement recently regarding all units of the 2006 through 2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, Ford E450 and Econoline 350 models over a possible issue with the vehicle’s wheelchair lifts. The Braun wheelchair lifts in these models could pose an injury risk to passengers because of an issue with the device that could render it misaligned or bent unexpectedly. Because the roll stop may not (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, Blue Bird Company decided to issue a recall for several units of the 2014 model of the Vision and Blue Bird All American school buses over an issue with the vehicle’s steel wheels. The reports show that the model number 90262 and 90541 Hayes Lemmerz steel wheels in these vehicles may have not been welded adequately to the rim, which could cause the rims to become separated. The school buses affected by this recall could (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news agencies have mentioning how dangerous this time of the year can be for drivers and parents due to the risk associated with slick roads and potentially unsafe car safety seats. According to a recent article published by the Consumer Reports, this is the perfect time to remind parents on the importance of installing the best and most reliable car safety seat in their cars and making the best use of it to ensure their children are safe while (read more)
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Dec
2012
GM Recalls GMC Canyon, Chevy Colorado
Recent articles have revealed that General Motors has issued a recall for all units of the 2010 through 2012 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles over an issue with the hood latch systems in these cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles fail to comply with federal standards due to an issue with the primary hood latch in these vehicles. According to the fim, if the latch is not engaged properly, the hood could become open (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent reports issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. has issued a recall for several units of the 2008 through 2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RT and RS models over an issue that could lead to a fire. The federal agency has stated that the fuel cap in the fuel tank in these vehicles may not fit properly, which could lead to an insufficient coverage of the fuel tank filler neck, causing the component (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent articles published nationwide, Toyota has agreed to pay an additional $17.35 million fine on top of the three fines it was required to pay in the past due to the failure in contacting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration when the company learned about the 63 complaints regarding Toyota car floor mats that could cause the acceleration pedals to become trapped. According to several media outlets, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires that any issue that (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’ recall announcement, the Veloster model of vehicles manufactured between November 1, 2011 and April 7, 2012 has been recalled over an issue with the sunroof. This is the second issue reported for Hyundai Velosters of the 2012 make. The company has stated that the sunroofs in all 2012 Veloster cars could break while the vehicle is in use, which could pose a laceration risk to occupants. The federal agency has stated (read more)
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