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Ford Issues Recall for Focus E.V. and Ambulances – 11/1/13
by Christopher Jensen
Following an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford says it will recall about 2,500 of its 2012-14 Focus Electric because of a power-loss problem.
2012 Fisker Karma Fire Recalls
12V-413 – A manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short. A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
Click here for the 12V-413 Part 573 Defect Information Report
Chrysler Minivan Liftgate Latch
Chrysler Minivan Liftgate Latch
CAS Fact Sheet: NHTSA Shutdown Endangers American Drivers
October 8, 2013
Fact Sheet: NHTSA Shutdown Endangers American Drivers (.PDF)
The American public has been forced to assume the risk due to the furlough of employees at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency has furloughed 333 of 597 regulatory staff, issuing the following statement:
Toyota Recalls Vehicles a Second Time
Toyota is recalling about 780,000 vehicles for a second time after its first effort to prevent a handling problem did not work, according to a report posted Sunday on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall covers about 18,000 2010 Lexus HS 250h autos, a hybrid model, with the rest being the 2006 through 2011 Toyota RAV4 sport utility vehicle. The agency says the failure of a rear tie rod on the suspension could “cause a loss of vehicle control.”
NHTSA to Provide Free VIN Searches to Help Consumers Check Cars, Light Trucks and Motorcycles for Uncompleted Recalls – 8/14/13
NHTSA 24-13
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2013