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New Lincoln Aviator suffers first recall
DETROIT, Dec 3 (Reuters) - In its first month on sale, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - News) has had to recall its Lincoln Aviator luxury sport utility vehicle to fix a faulty transmission part.
While the action affects only 25 vehicles in the United States, it does add to a record of recalls on newly launched vehicles that Ford has worked hard to erase.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall involved a transmission shift cable that could come loose from its bracket, causing the shifter to show the wrong gear.
Ford spokesman Glenn Ray said on Tuesday the company was aware of only one Aviator with the problem that was delivered to a customer. The rest were still on dealers' lots when the problem was discovered.
Ford has been using a "batch-and-hold" system for its new vehicle launches, where it runs extended tests on new vehicles to ensure there are no problems before sending them to dealers. It switched to the system after the Ford Escape SUV and the Ford Focus suffered recalls shortly after they went on sale.
Ray said unsold Aviators have already been repaired.
Ford executives have said improving quality at the world's second-largest automaker was an essential part of their turnaround plan, aimed at producing $7 billion in annual pre-tax profits by mid-decade.
Lincoln sold 690 Aviators in November. The Aviator is based on the popular Ford Explorer SUV, but uses several different components.
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All of the recalls in here are serious only, feel please in if you find any others. Am not picking on certain of company here, or depend on my companies and cover their bad side.
Ford Motor Co. may have to recall 68,897 Lincoln Town Cars because of reports that the side air bags can inflate unexpectedly when the 2001 model luxury sedan hits a pothole or a piece of debris.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating after 76 complaints were received by the agency and the automaker through September.
Nine people were injured in seven accidents reported.
The investigation is the first step toward a possible recall. Ford said it was cooperating fully with the inquiry.
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Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began March 31, 2003. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the Safety Act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
[NHTSA Recall No. 03V144/Ford Recall No. 03G01].
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BMW Recall
Story by Sara Maloney on Wed, Jul 31st 2002 (6:17 PM)
B-M-W is recalling 56-thousand X-5 sport-utility vehicles and 39-thousand Minis worldwide. The German luxury automaker says it needs to fix transmission and brake problems.
B-M-W is recalling 56-thousand X-5
sport-utility vehicles and 39-thousand Minis worldwide.
The German luxury automaker says it needs to fix transmission
and brake problems.
The Mini and Mini Cooper have a problem with a cable connecting
the gearshift to the gearbox, which could result in the car getting
stuck in one gear.
The X-5 has a problem with the brake pedal shaft which could
result in a sudden loosening of the pedal and loss of brake power
at low speeds or while parking.
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May 21, 2002
Maserati Has Recalled the 2002 Maserati Coupe and Sedan
(SafetyAlerts) - Maserati Has Recalled the 2002 Maserati Coupe and Sedan because the power steering hose may leak causing a fire.
FACT: Did you know?
During 2001 there were over
1575 products recalled in the United
States for safety reasons!
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Saab Has Recalled the 1999-2003 9-5
Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Models: Saab 9-5 Year: 1999-2003
Number Potentially Involved: 70,726
Dates of Manufacture: November 1997 – October 2002
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, if owners change their wheels/tires between summer and winter using
a steel wheel in the winter and an alloy wheel in the summer, it is possible for rust and contamination to
build up on the wheel hub during the steel wheel usage. If this occurs and the contamination is not
removed, it is possible that after the tire change service, some of this contamination could flake or
grind away resulting in reduced clamping force of the wheel to the hub. Over several seasons, it is
possible that this reduced force could result in fractures developing in the wheel bolts due to wheel to
hub movement. These fractures would result in wheel bolt breakage, allowing the wheel to detach from the
wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be contacted by mail and asked whether they change between steel and alloy wheels. If
they do engage in this practice, they will be instructed to bring their cars to an authorized dealer. The
dealer will remove the wheels, clean any contamination from the wheel and wheel hub, and replace the
wheels using new improved bolts with attached washers
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during March 2003. Owners may
contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Toyota Has Recalled the 2003 Toyota 4 Runner
Models: Toyota 4 Runner Year: 2003
Number Potentially Involved: 29,482
Dates of Manufacture: October 2002 – March 2003
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles with V6 engines, the fuel pulsation damper, located on the fuel rail, may have been improperly assembled, causing a diaphragm in the pulsation damper to be damaged. If the diaphragm fails, fuel may leak. This could result in an engine compartment fire if a heat source or an ignition source is present.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pulsation damper. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during May 2003. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Saleen Performance Has Recalled 2000 S281SC
Saleen Performance Has Recalled 2000 S281SC because the wheel could separate from the vehicle.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 632
Manufactured: / - /
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH BUMPER NUMBERS BETWEEN 00-760 TO 00-982 AND WITH BUMPER NUMBERS 01-228 TO 01-269. IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT OF THE WHEELS HAS OCCURRED. ONE OR MORE OF THE SPOKES ON THE WHEELS COULD CRACK.
Consequence Summary:
THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALL WHEELS ARE MARKED ON THE INBOARD FLANGE WITH PRODUCTION DATES. THE WHEELS MARKED 7/13/00, 7/14/00, 12/7/00, 12/8/00, OR 12/9/00, ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL.
2000-2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Recalled
Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting model years 2000-2001 - Bentley Arnage Red Label automobiles. The affected automobiles were manufactured between June, 2000 and January, 2001.
Improperly manufactured fuel feed and return hoses were installed in some of these passenger vehicles. The position of the crimp securing the rubber hose material to the steel quick release connection may have been improper.
If the crimp is not properly positioned, fuel leakage could occur in the engine compartment. If an ignition source is present, this fuel leakage could result in a fire.
330 automobiles are affected by this recall.
Dealers will replace all feed and return hoses.
Rolls-Royce Has Recalled Over 2,000 Vehicles
(SafetyAlerts) - Rolls-Royce Has Recalled Over 2,000 Vehicles because of a potential problem with the brakes.
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Models: Rolls Royce Park Ward Years: 1999-2002
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Years: 1999-2002
Rolls Royce Siler Seraph LOL Years: 1999-2002
Bentley Arnage Years: 1999-2002
Bentley Arnage LWB Years: 1999-2002
Bentley Arnage Le Mans Years: 1999-2002
Bentley Arnage Limousine Years: 1999-2002
Bentley Limousine Years: 1999-2002
Number Involved: 2,085
Dates of Manufacture: January 1998 – May 2002
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles and limousines, the low pressure brake fluid feed pipe between the master cylinder and remote reservoir has the potential to trap or retain air. This air could enter the master cylinder and cause excessive pedal travel and partial failure of the primary circuit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both the feed pipe and the brake fluid reservoir. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Rolls-Royce at 1-800-777-6923. [NHTSA Recall No. 02V187/Rolls-Royce Recall No. RE 02/01].
1999-2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Automobiles Recalled
Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) has published the recall of certain 1999-2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 automobiles because incorrect programming of the electronic logic unit can cause an incorrect fuel level. The vehicle could run out of fuel, causing a loss of power.
2,734 of these vehicles, manufactured between September 1998 through February 2000 are affected by this recall.
Dealers will update the software in the Instrument Cluster so that the fuel level and the range of remaining fuel are determined and displayed correctly.
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
GM Has Recalled the 2003 Cadillac CTS
(SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information.
Make : CADILLAC Model : CTS Year : 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V115000
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 47835
Summary:
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT COULD LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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