Cadillac 2011 SRX Recall
June 2, 2011: General Motors recalled certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal safety standards for occupant crash protection. These model vehicles are programmed to turn off the roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied. If the roof-rail airbag is turned off, the right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes.
When the recall begins, on or about June 17, 2011, GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module at no charge. GM reported that more than 47,00 units are affected by this recall. For more information on this Cadillac recall and other motor vehicle recalls, visit safercar.gov.
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Toyota Recalls 2001-2003 Prius Cars
On June 1, 2011, Toyota announced a voluntary recall on 2001-2003 Prius cars sold in the United States. The nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gear box assembly may become loose when the steering wheel is repeatedly and firmly turned to the full-lock position. If this were to occur, the vehicle could become more difficult to steer when making a left turn, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall involves approximately 52,000 units in the U.S. , 106,000 units globally. The safety recall is scheduled to begin in early July 2011, at which time Toyota dealers will install improved nuts that secure the pinion shaft at no charge. Toyota estimates that the repairs will take about 4 hours.
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Toyota Recalls 2007-2011 Tundra
On May 12, 2011, Southeast Toyota recalled 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles for failure to comply with the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems” (TPMS) requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #138. The TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light may not be activated if one or more of the vehicle’s tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.
If the driver does not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, there is an increased risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more tires underinflated and an increased risk of tire failure that may lead to a crash. Toyota reported that 1,629 units were affected by this recall.
The recall is expected to begin in May 2011. To remedy the situation, dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in compliance with the federal regulation at no charge.
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Volvo Recall on 2010-2011 XC90
Volvo recalled certain model year 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles on May 12, 2011. These vehicles were manufactured from January 29, 201 through August 16, 2010. The power steering fluid may from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing. If the power steering fluid were to leak, it could lead to a sudden loss of power steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo reported 350 units affected by this recall. Owners will be notified of the recall on or before May 31, 2011. Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack, at no charge, to remedy the situation. For more information see: safercar.gov
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Recall on 2010 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai recalled certain model year 2010 Tucson vehicles manufactured between February 27, 2010 and April 17, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, for the photometry requirements of the rear reflector assemblies installed in the rear bumpers of 7,829 units.
The problems with the reflective devices could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011 and, at that time, dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies at no charge.
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Toyota Recall Certain 2011 Tundra Trucks
On April 26, 2011, Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall on approximately 51,000, 2011 model year Tundra trucks to inspect the rear drive shaft. The rear drive shaft in some of the Tundra trucks may include a slip yoke that could break due to improper casting during the foundry process. If the rear drive shaft were to break while driving, there would be an increased risk of crash.
To date, Toyota is aware of one drive shaft slip yoke failure in a customer-owned vehicle. There are no reports of accidents or injuries associated with this recall. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved in this recall.
If you own a 2011 Toyota Tundra, you may need to have it inspected by a Toyota service technician. Based upon the inspection results, in a limited number of cases, the rear drive shaft may need to be replaced. The inspection and / or replacement will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a letter advising them of this recall starting in May 2011. Toyota will also post this information on its website, www.toyota.com/recall. To speak to a Toyota representative you may call Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
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