‘Vehicles’ Archives
Who to turn to for help when Toyota won’t help me with my gas pedal recall?
Ok I apologize for the length of this but this has been an uphill battle for me for over a month now. I called Toyota back at the end of January regarding the recalls on my gas pedal and floor mat for my 2009 Camry. They told me at this time that someone from the Toyota dealer here in Germany (we are Army stationed here) would call me with an [...]
What does open recall mean on a vehicle?
I took my car to the mechanic, to get some work done, there was also a problem with the heater. He ran my vin # and said that there was a recall for that particular problem. He said I should take it to the dealer and they would fix it for free. I looked it up on the internet and there was indeed a recall. So I take it to the dealership. He ran the [...]
Chrysler recalls 700,000 Jeeps, minivans
Chrysler recalls 700,000 Jeeps, minivans DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling almost 600,000 minivans and Jeep Wranglers in the United States and another 100,000 elsewhere because of brake or wiring problems that could create safety problems, the company and federal regulators said last week. Read more on The Durango Herald
Tire Recalls For Tread Separation Still Plague Automotive Sector
Firestone had to undertake a massive tire recall back in 2000 involving tires made for SUVs. Out of some 14 million sold, the approximately 6.5 million still on the road were recalled. The story, highlighted by numerous rollover deaths, remained in the news for months, and had a severe impact on the manufacturer. Among other things, angry [...]
How can I find out if repairs have been made to my vehicle due to a recall?
My husband wrecked his truck this morning. We believe the brakes failed. Thanks to links from Yahoo Answers I was able to see a recall on his 2004 Chevy Silverado regarding the brakes. How can I tell if any repairs were done in connection with a recall? We bought it in November of 2005 according the NHTSA websiet there was a recall issued [...]
If a car’s VIN is not part of a recall but the same symptoms apply – can the recall be performed?
I brought my car into the dealership the day after the car stalled on the freeway (car pool lane) and I was given a quote for the repair that needed to be performed. I found a recall campaign from nhtsa.gov that stated the same symptoms my car had gone through under the same year, make, and model. Now the dealership AND the manufacturer are both [...]
Airbag Failures Prompt Auto Makers to Issue Recalls
Since their invention in the 1950s, up through development during the 1970s and finally institution as a required feature in the 1980s, airbags have become an important factor in decreasing injuries of those involved in automotive accidents. Airbags function as supplemental safety devices designed to work with seat belts to minimize injuries in [...]
Mark VIII Speed Control Recall?
Hi, I just bought a used 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII and noticed that there was a recall that was put in place in 2007 for older Mark Series and ford vehicles in general. Can I still visit a dealer and have the recall exercised even though the car was bought used? I would think yes personally as it is a major safety recall but that is my opinion. [...]
Defective Airbags on the Rise, Recalls Continue
Since their invention in the 1950s, up through development during the 1970s and finally institution as a required feature in the 1980s, airbags have become an important factor in decreasing injuries of those involved in automotive accidents. Airbags function as supplemental safety devices designed to work with seat belts to minimize injuries in [...]
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix NHTSA Recalls?
According to consumerguideauto.com, there were three recalls on the 2004 Grand Prix: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2004-to-2007-pontiac-grand-prix-2.htm (scroll near bottom) I bought the car used, and it now has 80,000 miles on it, can I still take it in? Can I just call any Pontiac Dealer and ask them to look at the car, and see if [...]
