Manufacturer: Honda Motor Co.
Vehicles Affected: 10,800 of Accord sedans(late model year 2010-2011) and Pilot sport utility vehicles (model year 2011)
Problem: Potential Front suspension failure
Contact: www.recalls.honda.com or call (800) 999-1009 and select option 4.
Detials: Honda says problems with the machinery used to tighten spindle nuts on the front axles on both vehicles could cause the front suspension to fail.
The company says a flaw in the software for the equipment used in the assembly process was discovered at its plant in Alabama.
Honda says it expects to notify owners this week and the repairs will be conducted at dealerships.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
GM: Potential Failure to Activate Airbag in case of an accident (Cadillac CTS)
Manufacturer: GM
Vehicles Affected: 100,000 of Cadillac CTS Manufactured between 2005 and 2007
Problem(s): Rear axle cross pin to shift out of place and the passenger-side airbag not to work
Contact: Cadillac at (866) 982-2339, Chevrolet at (800) 630-2438 and GMC at (866) 996-9463. They can also consult the GM owner center website at www.gmownercenter.com.
Detials:
The auto maker said that repeated flexing of the sensing mat in the passenger seat can cause the mat to bend or fold so much that the sensor may not detect a passenger is sitting in the seat. Therefore, the sensor wouldn't activate the airbag in the event of a crash.
The axle recall affects almost 1,300 2011 model year versions of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and Silverado 1500, as well as the GMC Sierra 1500.
GM said the rear axle's cross pin could fracture, becoming displaced within the axle and possibly causing the vehicle to crash without warning. The company added that drivers may hear a banging noise from the axle if the pin has shifted out of position.
Dealers will replace sensing systems and rear axle cross pins free of charge.
The axle recall is expected to begin in January. GM did not say when the airbag recall would begin.
Vehicles Affected: 100,000 of Cadillac CTS Manufactured between 2005 and 2007
Problem(s): Rear axle cross pin to shift out of place and the passenger-side airbag not to work
Contact: Cadillac at (866) 982-2339, Chevrolet at (800) 630-2438 and GMC at (866) 996-9463. They can also consult the GM owner center website at www.gmownercenter.com.
Detials:
The auto maker said that repeated flexing of the sensing mat in the passenger seat can cause the mat to bend or fold so much that the sensor may not detect a passenger is sitting in the seat. Therefore, the sensor wouldn't activate the airbag in the event of a crash.
The axle recall affects almost 1,300 2011 model year versions of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and Silverado 1500, as well as the GMC Sierra 1500.
GM said the rear axle's cross pin could fracture, becoming displaced within the axle and possibly causing the vehicle to crash without warning. The company added that drivers may hear a banging noise from the axle if the pin has shifted out of position.
Dealers will replace sensing systems and rear axle cross pins free of charge.
The axle recall is expected to begin in January. GM did not say when the airbag recall would begin.
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