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Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: Chevrolet/Cobalt of 2005-2010, Pontiac/G5 of 2007-2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V073000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1050889

Summary:

General Motors is recalling certain model 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.

Consequence:

If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided ab owner notification schedule.

Nissan has started recalling about 598,000 vehicles due to brake pedal and fuel gauge issues.

The specific models involved in the Nissan recall are 2005-2010 Infiniti Qx56, Pathfinder and Armada, Titan and Frontier Pickups, as well as Quest minivans.

The first reason is that the brake pedal pin can disengage from the pedal bracket. This in its turn can bring to a reduction in the braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

The second reason is the matter with the fuel gauges. These are giving incorrect information by showing there is still fuel, when the fuel tank is empty.

The owners of the cars can contact their dealers or Nissan to find out more about the solutions.

At the same time two other producers: General Motors and Mitsubishi, started recalling some of their vehicles as well.

General Motors recalls 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalts and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5s. The main complaint from the users is the sudden loss of power assist. The vehicles will need a new power steering motor.

Mitsubishi recalls 2004 Endeavors, as well as 2010 Galants.  The company will reimburse owners of Endeavors of the salt-belt states for the fuel-filler pipe repairs and prolong the warranty for the car-owners of other states.

As for the Galants, Mitsubishi informs that a defect with a pipe bracket can lead to an automatic transmission fluid leakage.

Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: INFINITI QX56, NISSAN/ARMADA, NISSAN/TITAN

Model Years: 2005-2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V074000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 340 000

Summary:

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Titan, 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.

Consequence:

This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010.

Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: INFINITI QX56 of years 2008-2010, NISSAN/ARMADA of years 2008-2010, NISSAN/QUEST of years 2008-2009, NISSAN/TITAN of years 2008-2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V072000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 179383

Summary:

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2208-2010 Titan, 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.

Consequence:

The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010.

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

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.

Build Dates: 24 July, 2009 – 26 November, 2009

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Recalled on: 2/18/2010

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: Unknown

Summary:

BMW is recalling certain molder year 2009-2010 7-Series and model year 2010 550i Grand Turismo Vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard No. 110 “Tire Selection and Rims”. These vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle’s seating capacity is five passengers. The actual seating capacity is four passengers. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct.

Consequence:

The tire belt does not conform to FMVSS 110.

Remedy:

BMW has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign.

Build Dates: 01 September, 2008 – 19 August, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V333000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Date Received by ODI: 2009-08-20
Date Added to Database: 2009-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7

Component: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16000

Summary:

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the Direct Shift Gearbox “DSG” may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the “depress brake pedal” indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

Consequence:

The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before October 19, 2009.

Build Dates: 2007-11-05 - 2009-07-09

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V343000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-09-28
Date Received by ODI: 2009-09-01
Date Added to Database: 2009-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R215

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11993

Summary:

Volvo is recalling My 2008-2010 S80, model year 2009-2010 XC70 and model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module “CEM” may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module “PEM”. This missing signal to the PEM inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.

Consequence:

If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.

Remedy:

Dealers will download software to the vehicles’ CEM free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2009.

Build Dates: 01 September, 2005 – 04 May, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V223000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-09-18
Date Received by ODI: 2009-06-15
Date Added to Database: 2009-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: EQUIPMENT: OTHER: LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 27080

Summary:

Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars built from June 2, 2008 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, “tire selection and rims.”

Consequence:

Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 31, 2009.