GM Profits Pancake on Recall Costs
Amid executing a recall covering 2.6 million vehicles, General Motors’ first quarter net income sank 86 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
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GM Shipping Replacement Switches to Dealers
Parts are on the way to repair the roughly 2.6 million vehicles affected by GM’s ignition switch recall.
BMW Recalls 156,000 Vehicles For Camshaft Flaw
BMW will call back a long list of vehicles because of a problem with its “VANOS” variable camshaft timing.
GM Asks Employees to ‘Speak Up’ on Safety Issues
GM’s ongoing ignition switch scandal has left it with more than a bit of egg on the face; try an entire omelet.
Two GM Engineers Put on Paid Leave Following Recall
Two General Motors engineers are being put on paid leave as the company continues its internal ignition switch investigation.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Underway
The highly controverisal recall campaign that put General Motors in an unpleasant spotlight begins this week.
Chrysler Recalls Almost 900,000 SUVs for Brake Repairs
Chrysler has announced a recall of nearly 900,000 SUVs in order to better protect each vehicle’s brake booster from corrosion.
2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Engine Replacement Confirmed
Every one of Porsche’s already-built 2014 911 GT3 sports cars will undergo an engine replacement.
GM Under NHTSA’s Microscope for Recall Timing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating GM’s timeliness regarding its expanded ignition switch recall.
GM Ignition-Switch Recall Expands to 1.3 Million Cars; 13 Fatalities Reported
GM is expanding an existing recall of 2003 through 2007 models to correct an ignition-switch defect.
2014 Kia Sportage Recalled for Incorrect Tire Pressure Label
South Korean auto maker Kia is calling back 11,961 of its Sportage crossovers from the 2014 model year.
Toyota Recalling 261K Vehicles over Brake System Issue
Toyota has announced a new recall that involves 261,114 Lexus and Toyota vehicles over problems with various braking safety systems that can become inoperative.
Musk’s Anti-Recall Tweet Gets Nod from Ex-NHTSA Boss
It isn’t often that Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk’s pugnacious platitudes are met with any sort of grace.
Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled for Lighting Fault
Volkswagen is recalling 62,155 of its Tiguan crossovers from the 2009 to 2011 model years because of a flaw with the exterior lighting.
Toyota Tacoma Recalled Over Faulty Engine Parts
Toyota has announced a recall of model year 2013 and 2014 Tacoma pickup trucks due to faulty engine components that may cause the truck to stall while being driven.
Isuzu SUVs Recalled for Suspension Corrosion
Isuzu is recalling 8,816 SUVs spread across the 2003 Rodeo Sport, 2003 to 2004 Rodeo and Axiom because the forward mounting point for the lower link of the rear suspension might corrode.
Volkswagen Worldwide Recall Impacts 2.64M Vehicles
Numerous issues across the Volkswagen Group’s portfolio is causing a worldwide recall that will impact 2.64-million vehicles.
Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX35/QX60 Recall Announced
Nissan is recalling the Pathfinder crossover as well as Infiniti JX35 and QX60 models due to concerns over their braking systems.
UPDATE: Hyundai Voluntarily Recalling Genesis Sedan for Brake Problem
Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan is being probed for potential brake problems. Some 40,000 cars are under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope.
Toyota Sedans Recalled for Wiper Switch Defect
Toyota announced a recall today affecting approximately 10,000 vehicles from the 2013 and 2014 model years.
Volvo Recalling Vehicles over Computer Glitch
Attention Volvo drivers, your shiny new 2014 model car or crossover may have an electrical glitch. The automaker is recalling nearly 8,000 vehicles to correct a computer-related problem.
Toyota Recalls Hybrid Crossovers and Lexus Cars
Toyota is conducting two voluntary safety recalls. One applies to a couple of its hybrids, the other to a handful of Lexus models.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX Under Safety Probe
Another day, another safety investigation. This time Nissan is under the microscope for complaints about leaks in some 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX crossover vehicles.
Subaru Legacy, Outback and Tribeca Recalled for Transmission Issue
Subaru has issued a recall for its 2014 Legacy 3.6R, Outback 3.6R, and 2013 Tribeca models for a flaw with the automatic transmission.
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