Archive for March 2nd, 2010

Mar 02 2010

Auto Recalls: Mazda, CX-9, 2010

Published by Lemon Law under General Articles, Vehicle Recalls, Vehicles Recalls

Build Dates: 28 July, 2009- 14 January,2010

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Recalled on: 2/19/2010

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: Mazda Motor Corp

Component: SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12300

Summary:

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 CX-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.

Consequence:

This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke fire.

Remedy:

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 9, 2010

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Mar 02 2010

Incentives for Toyota Owners

Published by Lemon Law under General Articles, Vehicle Recalls

Toyota has been going through the biggest crises in its 73-year history. Recent recalls for some of the models, caused by accelerator pedals, have changed the public opinion. The reputation that was primarily built on high quality and trust is now doubted.

Company officials express their regret and their will to emphasize on safety and real-life conditions.

To somehow regain the consumer trust, Toyota is planning to have an incentive program for the U.S. customers. The program will be running throughout March.

The main points of it are

  • Zero percent financing for 60 months on some of the car models included in the recent recalls
  • A special free-of-charge two-year maintenance package for returning customers
  • Possibility to get cash rebates with the maximum amount of $ 3000.

The program will be announced after presenting the U.S. Sales figures for February.

Meanwhile, Toyota is implementing Limited Service Campaign for VVT-i Oil Line until March 31, 2010.

The company officials announced that some vehicles with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine may have a leaking oil hose. The owners of the cars will be informed and will have the opportunity to replace it free of charge. Some of the models for the campaign are Camry, Avalon, Rav4, and Lexus 350 ES and 350 RX.

For more information contact your dealer.

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