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Safety defects can be very dangerous to consumers and their families. That is why the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) imposes requirements upon car companies and other product manufacturers to reveal at least some defects, and to recall and repair the affected vehicles. However, it is important to note that many defects are never subject to a recall, requiring the consumer to fight for justice in a court of law. Whether your vehicle was recalled or not, please feel free to contact us if you have a question about a defect in your car, van, SUV or truck.

Below is a brief summary of selected recalls relating to various defects not covered in the other pages on this website dealing with air bag recalls, seat belt / seat recalls, vehicle fire / gas tank / fuel system recalls, and tire / rollover recalls:

General Motors (GM) is recalling 9,137 model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." These vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. The driver may no longer be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could possibly result in a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 11, 2010. 10V-096.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Toyota Tundra vehicles with four wheel drive. There is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may come into contact with the road surface. This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. 10V-091.

Chrysler is recalling 3,498 model year 2010 Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. They may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar. Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. 10V-085.

Nissan is recalling 80,689 model year 2006 and model year 2008 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010. 10V-075.

Nissan is recalling 340,000 model year 2005-2009 Nissan Titan, Nissan Armada, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010. 10V-074.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 1,050,889 model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and model year 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. 10V-073.

Nissan is recalling 179,383 model year 2008-2010 Nissan Titan, Nissan Armada, and Infiniti QX56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan Quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket. The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010. 10V-072.

Hyundai-Kia has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009 through February 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position. The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. 10V-070.

Honda is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly. Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. 10V-055.

Toyota is recalling 7,314 model year 2010 Toyota Camry vehicles. The length of the power steering pressure hose on vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine may be insufficient, such that the gap between the crimp on the pressure hose and the brake tube for the left rear brake may be insufficient. Under these circumstances, the brake tube may interfere with the crimp and may wear and then perforate. A brake tube perforation may result in brake fluid leakage. A leak in brake fluid may impact braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during March 2010. 10V-040.

Toyota is recalling 148,549 model year 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force. Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin late February and be completed in late March 2010. 10V-039.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 BMW X5 and BMW X6 sport activity vehicles manufactured between December 14, 2009 and December 16, 2009. In the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50cm. In the case of a rollover, the stability of the roof could be affected, increasing the risk of injuries. 10V-025.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 70,705 model year 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. General Motors (GM) will notify customers when a recall remedy is available for recall 10038: GM requests that customers take out any removable (carpeted, all-weather, or other) driver's floor mat and not replace it with any other floor mat, and place it in the trunk until the floor mat interference and accelerator pedal recall remedy is ready and implemented. In the event that owners choose not to take out their removable floor mat, General Motors (GM) strongly recommends that owners use only floor mats designed specifically for the model and model year of their vehicle, and that it is properly installed and secured. Do not use a mat that is flipped over with the bottom-side up, and do not stack one floor mat over another. In addition, check the operation of the accelerator, brake, and clutch (if applicable) pedals to assure that the floor mat does not interfere with them. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. 10V-024.

Toyota is recalling 1,093,000 model year 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, model year 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Venza and Toyota Matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. This recall is an expansion of a campaign of 3.8 million other Toyota vehicles announced in 2009 for the same issue (see 09V-388). A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed appropriate. Initially, dealers will be instructed on how to reshape the accelerator pedal for the repair. As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to the dealers for the repair. Customers who have had the pedal reshape remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire, after replacement pedals become available. In addition, Toyota will replace any Toyota all-weather floor mat in a subject vehicle with a newly designed mat, free of charge. For those customers who have the previous design all-weather floor mat but do not need or want the newly designed all-weather floor mat, Toyota will recover the previous design all-weather floor mat and reimburse its price. Toyota has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. 10V-023.

General Motors is recalling model year 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position. This increases the risk of a crash. 10V-018.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, model year 2007-2010 Toyota Camry, model year 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota RAV4, model year 2010 Toyota Highlander, model year 2008-2010 Toyota Sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position. This can increase the risk of a crash. 10V-017.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 22,090 model year 2005 through 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 cars equipped with a removable roof. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner. If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. 09V-491.

Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage are affected: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District Of Columbia. For vehicles operated in the cold climate regions of the United States where road salts are frequently used, excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed. Eventually, excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may also affect the functionality of the rear brake line at the proportioning valve. Separation of the spare tire and rear brake failure could increase the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 15, 2009. 09V-444. PE09-049.

Honda is recalling aftermarket full nose masks, part number 08P35-TA0-100 and 08P35-TA6-100 manufactured from August 9, 2007 through December 11, 2007. The accessory was designed specifically for model year 2008-2010 Honda Accord 4-door vehicles. It is possible for the nose mask material to interfere with part of the hood latch. If the hood has not been completely closed and the nose mask interferes with the secondary hood latch mechanism the hood may pop open while the vehicle is being driven. This may result in reduced driver visibility that could increase the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about November 23, 2009. 09E-063. 

Nissan is recalling about 10,586 model year 2009 Nissan Sentra passenger vehicles equipped with Bosch master cylinders. Brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder. If the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases to below the minimum level, the brake system warning indicator will illuminate as designed and the brakes will not function properly. If the warning lamp is continuously ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may fail increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during November 2009. 09V-431.

Jaguar is recalling about 2131 model year 2010 Jaguar XF vehicles. The fuel transfer pipe in the fuel tank may be kinked. This may restricts fuel being transferred from one side of the fuel tank to the fuel pump causing fuel starvation at low fuel levels. Fuel starvation to the engine can cause the engine to stall without warning and could potentially cause a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before November 30, 2009. 09V-424.

Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG are recalling about 13,509 model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and Freightliner vehicles, such as the Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold. Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall. The recall is expected to begin during November 2009. 09V-418. 

Toyota is recalling 3.8 million model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles, including the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius, 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2006-2010 Lexus IS, 2007-2010 Lexus ES 350, 2007-2010 Toyota Camry and 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles to remove any driver's floor mat and not replace it with any other floor mat pending the development of model-specific remedies. Toyota will mail a second notification to owners of affected vehicles notifying them of the free remedy when it is available. The first notice is expected to be mailed during October 2009 and Toyota will advise NHTSA of the estimated date when the remedy parts will be available. 09V-388.

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack. If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 5, 2009. 09V-358.

Eldorado National is recalling model year 2008-2009 Amerivan mobility vehicles built on Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan platform vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If not routed and secured properly, the brake lines could rub against the vehicle causing a brake fluid leak. Brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash. Brake lines that were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2009. 09V-351.

Chrysler is recalling 308 aftermarket Mopar tow bar assemblies, P/N 82209758, sold during 2007 and 2008 calendar year which are used to tow model year 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The tow bar kit can fail under certain driving conditions. This can cause the towed vehicle to separate from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. 09E-044. 

Volkswagen (VW) is recalling 14,416 model year 2007-2009 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. 09V-248.

Volvo is recalling 17,614 model year 2008-2009 Volvo S80, Volvo V70, and Volvo XC70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (FCM). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature. This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. 09V-218.

Nissan is recalling 362,891 model year 2003-2007 Nissan Murano vehicles. The intake air ducts, which are connected to the intermediate resonator in the air intake system of the engine, may separate from the resonator with engine movement. This separation occurs due to the premature aging of the material used in the intake air ducts which causes excessive shrinking. Engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on or before July 6, 2009. 09V-169.

Volkswagen (VW) is recalling 25,594 model year 2006-2009 VW Jetta 5th generation cars equipped with 2.0L engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion. The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox. If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage to the gearbox housing. A damaged gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 19, 2009. 09V-164.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 27,188 model year 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Cadilla Escalade ESV, and Cadillac Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, and Chevrolet Colorado; and GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Hybrid, GMC Yukon XL, and GMC Canyon vehicles. The fuel system control modules may have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module. Water in the module could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the service engine soon lamp, setting of diagnostic trouble codes or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on or before May 18, 2009. 09V-154.

Jaguar is recalling 14,493 model year 2004 Jaguar XJ vehicles. A potential concern has been identified with the installation of a noise vibration and harness (NVH) pad fitted to the under tray and its interaction with the rear under floor brake pipes, rear cross member brake pipes, and their unions. A review of vehicle build conditions provides evidence that a touch condition can exist between the under floor and cross member brake pipes and the NVH pad at the rear of the under floor under tray. Where the touch condition exists, water and dirt can collect and be held in contact with the pipes and their unions, abrade the corrosion protection and reduce the corrosion life of the pipes accordingly. Corrosion of the brake pipes can lead to a loss of mechanical integrity of the braking system. This can result in extended brake pedal travel combined with reduced braking performance in the corresponding brake circuit. The instrument cluster may display the warning message 'fluid level low', along with the brake warning lamp being illuminated. In the event of both braking circuits losing integrity at the same time, complete loss of service brakes will occur, thereby potentially causing a vehicle crash. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. 09V-144.

Volvo is recalling 12,303 model year 2007-2008 Volvo S80, Volvo V70, and Volvo XC70 vehicles. The diagnostic software in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on. Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. 09V-139.

BMW is recalling model year 2008 BMW F800 GS vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications. If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break, increasing the risk of a crash. 09V-088.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 276,729 model year 2009 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura and Saturn Outlook passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park". The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 24, 2009. 09V-073.

Mazda is recalling 30,600 model year 2007-2009 Mazda CX9 vehicles equipped with power adjustable seat with position memory function. The seat harness routed underneath the seat cushion may interfere with the front cover bracket which is attached on the front side of the seat cushion. Due to this, the covering of the seat harness may be damaged, the core wire of the harness may touch with the bracket and result in short circuit. Drivers will experience certain functions that are uncontrollable which will cause serious difficulties in driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 9, 2009. 09V-066.

Chrysler is recalling 92 model year 2009 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with 2.4L engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank. This could cause a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. 09V-047. 

Mazda is recalling 29,000 model year 2009 Mazda6 vehicles. The outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching. This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 13, 2009. 09V-043. 

Ford is recalling 11,134 model year 2009 4x2 Ford Ranger vehicles. Some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck. If a spindle fractures, the wheel may separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. 09V-040. 

General Motors (GM) is recalling 8,012 model year 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles. The brake lamps may not operate properly because of corrosion in a wiring connector. Corrosion in the connector could cause the brake lamps to illuminate when the brake pedal has not been depressed, or the lamps may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, the cruise control may not engage, and greater brake pedal force may be required to shift the vehicle out of park. Brake lamps that are not operating properly may not warn a driver in a following vehicle of the braking status and could lead to a crash without prior warning. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 17, 2009. 09V-036.

Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,501 model year 2004 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with a floor carpet cover. In the event the retention clip used to secure the carpet cover is not replaced after a service repair, the cover can interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal if the acceleration pedal is depressed to 84% or more of the wide open throttle position. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can become stuck at 84% of full throttle, which could result in a vehicle crash. 09V-023.

Chrysler is recalling 18,000 aftermarket steering linkages used for service on some model year 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram heavy duty pickup trucks. The subject linkages may experience drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture. The part numbers of the affected assemblies are 52122362AA through 52122362AD. This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction increasing the risk of a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. 09E-001.

Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) is recalling 32,865 model year 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with Powers and Sons steering linkage. The steering linkage drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud may fracture. Also the steering linkage damper attaching the bracket may yield and shift on the linkage. This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction increasing the risk of a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. 09V-005.

Maserati is recalling 7,912 model year 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo, Maserati Quattroporte, and Alfa Romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen. In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. 09V-001.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 577 model year 2008 Mercedes GL-class, Mercedes M-class, and Mercedes R-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering. If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009. 08V-682.

Subaru is recalling 5,130 model year 2008-2009 Subaru Tribeca passenger vehicles. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) g-sensor was improperly installed. This sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production. If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. Under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur. The recall began on December 19, 2008. 08V-645.

BMW is recalling 2,500 model year 2008-2009 BMW M3 passenger vehicles with an optional double clutch transmission. The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid vehicle deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift. In that situation, at low vehicle speeds, it is possible for the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. 08V-595.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 169,202 model year 2007-2008 Nissan Sentra passenger vehicles equipped with a Robert Bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. This may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate. If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on July 23, 2008. 08V-311.

Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) is recalling 5,509 model year 2008 Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the half-shaft to disengage from the wheel hub. This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. 08V-295.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling 73,000 model year 2004-2005 Mitsubishi Gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position. If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. 08V-276.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling and conducting a safety improvement campaign on 196,222 model year 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power liftgate could wear out sooner than expected. As the gas struts deteriorate, the performance of the liftgate will begin to degrade and the power rear liftgate will operate more slowly than when the gas struts were new. If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open; eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the liftgate will fall about ten inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point the power motor will engage and power the liftgate to the fully closed position. This condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the liftgate when it falls or when it is closing. 08V-244.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling 52,740 model year 2006-2008 Mercedes Benz GL and Mercedes Benz ML class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications. This may result in the trailer hitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired. The recall is expected to begin during June 2008. 08V-242.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling 4,000 model year 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0T FSI ULEV II engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine rpm. An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin on or about May 30, 2008. 08V-235.

Ferrari North America Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling 366 model year 2005-2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vehicles equipped with F1 transmissions. A nonconforming clutch sensor in the transmission could malfunction under normal operating conditions due to the heat produced by the vehicle. Such sensor malfunction may inhibit the proper function of the clutch assembly making the shifting of the gears very difficult. The vehicle system immediately detects the clutch sensor failure and causes the warning light to illuminate. This clutch sensor malfunction may render the vehicle inoperable and, possibly, resulting in a crash. The recall began on May 19, 2008. 08V-214.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 605,684 model year 2005-2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. The recall is expected to begin on or about July 7, 2008. 08V-208.

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC (Volvo) is recalling 102 model year 2008 Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount. The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. 08V-206.

Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) is recalling 24,461 model year 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles equipped with 4.7L V8 engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during May 2008. 08V-203. EA07-007.

Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) is recalling 1,585 model year 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes. Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning. 08V-202.

General Motors Corp. (GM) is recalling 26 model year 2008 Saturn Vue vehicles equipped with a 6T70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity. This condition, coupled with normal operating stresses, could lead to failure, eliminating the ability to secure the transmission in the 'park' position. If this happens while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll without warning and cause injury to people in its path. The recall began on May 5, 2008. 08V-200.

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling an undetermined quantity of model year 2003 Honda Accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing. If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions. 08V-169.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 3,331 model year 2008 Ford E-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification. Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2008. 08V-165.

Toyota is recalling 662,178 model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows. The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury. The recall is expected to begin during April 2008. 08V-162.

Saab Cars USA, Inc. (Saab) is recalling 57,389 model year 2002-2008 Saab 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." During compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. 08V-160.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling 120,000 model year 2004-2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position. If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. 08V-139.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 36,791 model year 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza wagons. The stud bolt(s) of rear gate stay may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and a gap may have resulted between the rear gate panel and stud bolt base. After repeated rear gate operations (opening and closing), the rear gate inner panel at the welding nut may break, which will lead to detachment of the rear gate stay, and the rear gate dropping down. In case someone is underneath or near the rear gate, there is a possibility that a dropping rear gate panel may hit them, increasing the risk of injuries. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 2, 2008. 08V-135.

Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc. Hyundai-Kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Azera vehicles. These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. 08E-021.

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling 1,114 model year 2007 Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, and Volvo V50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal. The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008.  08V-101.

Land Rover is recalling 12,353 model year 2008 Land Rover LR2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress can develop in the over-molded bracket which could lead to cracking during normal sunroof operation. If cracks occur and propagate in a certain area of the guide rail, fragments of the plastic over-mold material may detach from the guide rail and obstruct the operation of the sunroof. The obstruction could cause the sunroof, when operated, to bind, twist, and potentially detach from the operating mechanism. If the sunroof is subsequently cycled and a vertical force applied, i.e., a customer manually aiding the roof to close or wind lift, the glass panel can become fully detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. 08V-055.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 225,000 model year 1993 Ford Bronco, 1992-1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994-2003 Ford E-150, 1994-2003 Ford E-250, 1994-2003 Ford E-350, 1992-1993 Ford E150, 1992-1993 Ford E250, 1992-1993 Ford E350, 1992-2003 Ford Econoline, 1993 Ford F150, 1993 Ford F250, 1993 Ford F350, 1993 Ford F450, 1995-1997 Ford F53, 1993-1995 Ford Taurus SHO, 1992-1998 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1992-1995 Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harnessthat is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. 08V-051.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling 510 model year 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle cars. On certain special edition triple white sedan vehicles, an incorrect adhesive may have been used to attach the roof spoiler to the rear glass of the vehicle. If the incorrect adhesive was used, the spoiler could become loose or fall from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. VWoA Recall No. 66D1 (Q9). 08V-036.

Nissan is recalling 114 model year 2007-2008 Nissan Altima passenger vehicles. If the body control module (BCM) was replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the TPMS is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed. Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash. 07V-599.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 275,936 model year 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, Cadillac STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, and MY 2007 Saturn Sky passenger vehicles. The rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin during February 2008. 07V-589.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3 model year 2007 SLR McLaren vehicles. The windshields were not installed correctly. Either the primer or activator was missing at the time of installation. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. 07V-588.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 37 model year 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 and Porsche 911 GT3RS 2 door coupe vehicles. The switch console for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the traction control (TC-off) switches was inappropriately installed. The LEDs in the switches can signal a functional change in the PASM mode or the deactivation of traction control even though the switches are not actuated. 07V-557.

Chrysler LLC is recalling 576,418 model year 2001-2002 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram Van and 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The ignition / park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). this can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position. Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. 07V-555.

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling 40,424 model year 2006-2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, “Theft Protection.” The automatic transmission selector lever "park" lock function may be inoperative due to a sticking shift lock arm. The shift lever may be able to be shifted out of "park" with the key removed and without depressing the brake pedal. This can give rise to increased incidents of crashes resulting from the rollaway of parked vehicles as a result of inadvertently moving the shift lever from the "park" position when the parking brake is not fully engaged. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. 07V-554.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,176,000 model year 1997-2003 Ford E-Series, Ford Excursion, Ford F-250 SD, Ford F-350 SD, Ford F-450 Super Duty and Ford F-550 Super Duty heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines. The camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning. The recall is expected to begin on or about December 17, 2007. 07V-553.

General Motors Corporation (GM) is recalling 57,100 model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 2007 Pontiac Torrent vehicles. Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"Occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements. The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. 07V-520.

Daimler Chrysler is recalling 296,550 model year 2007 Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, and MY 2006-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander sport utility vehicles. The software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions. This could cause acrash without warning. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-434.

Daimler Chrysler is recalling 28,755 model year 2007-2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander sport utility vehicles. Front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning. This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash. Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-415.

Daimler Chrysler is recalling 72,333 model year 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger sedan and Chrysler Sebring convertible vehicles. The front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative. Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury. Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07V104). The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-414.

Daimler Chrysler is recalling 1,498 model year 2007 2-wheel drive Dodge Ram pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions. The front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Dealers will replace the driveshaft. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-413.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 182, 756 model year 2006-2007 Honda Civic vehicles. On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an O-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the O-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. If the driver continues to drive with this condition it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail. This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. The recall began on September 25, 2007. 07V-399.

General Motors Corp. (GM) is recalling 363 model year 2008 Hummer H2 utility, and H2 SUT vehicles. The wires in the ABS wheel speed sensor front or rear harness may be reversed. This condition could result in increased stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will correct the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring and, if necessary, reprogram the brake control module. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. 07V-373.

General Motors Corp. (GM) is recalling 10,113 model year 2007 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna vans for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." When the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application. If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system module. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. 07V-342.

Daimler Chrysler is recalling 80,894 model year 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro vehicles. The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. Dealers will reprogram the TIPM. The recall began on July 5, 2007. This recall was the subject of a Preliminary Evaluation, PE07-027, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 07V-291.

Ford is recalling 3,534 model year 2007 Lincoln Town Car, model year 2008 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. A front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash. Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them. The recall is expected to begin during July 2007. 07V-270.

General Motors (GM) is recalling 6,213 model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, "Windshield Mounting." An incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass. In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on June 14, 2007. 07V-242.

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. Is recalling 7,828 model year 2007 Volvo C70 vehicles. On certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment. This incorrect assembly may result in the left door not meeting certain legal requirements at a certain crash scenario. The recall began on June 29, 2007. 07V-218.

Daimler Chrysler Corporation is recalling 11,191 model year 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger. On certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker. During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries. The recall began on April 30, 2007. 07V-104.

Daimler Chrysler Corporation is recalling 6,644 model year 2007 Chrysler Aspen and 2007 Dodge Durango vehicles. On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on July 18 and July 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture. This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning. The recall began on November 8, 2006. 06V-386.