Monday, February 20, 2012

BREAKING NEWS - Major Vehicle Recalls

National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) announces new Recalls & Alerts:
Chrysler Recalls Dodge Charger Police Vehicles 
Chrysler has issued a recall of approximately 9,688 Dodge Charger police vehicles due to a defect affecting the low beam headlamps. The headlamps in certain 2011 and 2012 vehicles may fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector. Other vehicles may lose abs/esc system function due to an overheated power distribution center. This could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall is expected to begin sometime in March 2012, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler directly at 1-800-853-1403 and reference safety recall no. M01.   Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V042000.
Nissan Versa Recall
Nissan has issued a recall of approximately 36,000 Versa vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and manufactured from June 9, 2011 through January 13, 2012. Certain 2012 vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 regarding “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.” Due to interference between the shifter rod and the shift knob, the vehicles may be shifted out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal. The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
The recall is expected to begin on February 20, 2012, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan directly at 1-800-647-7261. Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V032000.
Honda Airbag Defect Recall
Honda has issued a recall of approximately 347 Accord and Crosstour vehicles due to a defect affecting the driver or passenger-side curtain airbags. The airbag inflator in certain 2012 vehicles may not have been manufactured according to the correct specifications. The defective airbag may fail to deploy in a crash, significantly increasing the risk of enhanced injuries
The recall is expected to begin on or about February 10, 2012, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service directly at 1-800-999-1009.   Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V030000.
Toyota Airbag Defect Recall
Toyota has issued a recall of approximately 427 RAV4 vehicles manufactured from November 24, 2011 through December 19, 2011. The propellant used for the initiator assembled in the curtain shield airbag inflator may not be the proper specification. In this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, preventing one or both curtain shield airbags from deploying in a crash and significantly increasing the risk of enhanced injuries
The recall is expected to begin sometime in March 2012, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and perform the necessary service free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota directly at 1-800-331-4331.   Additional details can also be found by referencing NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V029000.
Owners are encouraged to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov with any questions or concerns surrounding these or any other recalls or safety campaigns.

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