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Chrysler recalls 644K Jeeps due to ignition switch problem

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 643,618 Jeep models due to faulty ignition switches. In certain model year 2005-07 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006-07 Jeep Commander vehicles, the ignition switch may be knocked out of the run position and into the “off” or Accessory” positions, knocking … Continue reading →

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Air bag problem causes BMW to recall 574K vehicles

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Ramona Turner

BMW of North America, LLC, is recalling 573,935 certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-05 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-05 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and … Continue reading →

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GM tells vehicle owners to remove key fob, extra items from key rings

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ramona Turner

General Motors, LLC, is telling owners of 6.7 million of its vehicles to remove all items from their key rings, including the key fob, leaving only the ignition key. This, as the company recalls certain model year 2000-05 Chevrolet Impala … Continue reading →

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Ignition key issue behind Chrsyler recall of 525K vehicles

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 525,206 certain model year 2009-10 Dodge Journey 2008-10 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles because road conditions or other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to jump out of the run … Continue reading →

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GM recalls more than 3.6 million vehicles for ignition, air bag problems

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ramona Turner

General Motors, LLC is recalling more than 3.6 million vehicles due to safety concerns regarding ignition systems and air bags. Here’s the rundown: 2005-09 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-11 Buick Lucerne, 2000-05 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-11 Cadillac DTS, 2006-14 Chevrolet Impala & 2006-07 … Continue reading →

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GM issues thousands of recalls of newer vehicles due to safety concerns

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ramona Turner

General Motors is recalling several Buick and Chevrolet vehicle models for airbag, door chime and transmission safety concerns. Here they are: 2014-15 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevy Tahoe & Suburban No. recalled: 57,512 Reason: If the radio stops working, … Continue reading →

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Steering issue behind Ford recall

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Ford Motor Co. is recalling a million vehicles due to concerns with steering. First, 740,878 certain model year 2008-11 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles are being recalled because the steering torque sensor may not be able to detect driver steering … Continue reading →

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Toyota recalls 370K Siennas

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 11 Sienna vehicles because high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire assembly attachment may corrode allowing the tire to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects … Continue reading →

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GM recalls 2.4 million vehicles

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ramona Turner

General Motors LLC is recalling 2,440,524 vehicles because of voltage fluctuations in the brake apply sensor caused by added resistance in the body control module. GM will notify owners, and dealers will make the fix free of charge. A notification … Continue reading →

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Chrysler, Ford recalling 1 million vehicles combined

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ramona Turner

American automobile makers Chrysler Group, LLC and Ford Motor Company are recalling more than 1 million vehicles combined due to safety concerns. Here’s the breakdown: Chrysler is recalling 644,850 certain model year 2010-14 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because … Continue reading →

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