Kia Motors America, Inc. Models: Â Kia Sportage, 1999-2000 Number Potentially Involved: Â 262,636 Dates of Manufacture: Â March 1998 – November 2000Â Defect: Â On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, certain front safety belt buckles may emit a “click” sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched. This might indicate to the ... Read More »
Recall of the 2001-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Â Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2001-2005 Number Potentially Involved: Â 438,391 Dates of Manufacture: Â January 2000 – April 2004 Defect: Â On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4L non-turbo engines and automatic transaxles, the high pressure power steering hose routing could allow contact with the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ... Read More »
Recall of the 2000 Kia Spectra
Kia Motors America, Inc. Models: Â Kia Spectra, 2000 Number Potentially Involved: Â 262,636 Dates of Manufacture: Â March 1998 – November 2000Â Defect: Â On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, certain front safety belt buckles may emit a “click” sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched. This might indicate to the ... Read More »
Recall of the 2002-2004 Honda FSC600 Motorcycle
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Models: Â Honda FSC600, 2002-2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â Â 7,494 Dates of Manufacture: Â November 2001 – December 2003 Defect: Â On certain motorcycles, the main stand is attached to the frame with two brackets, nuts and bolts. The nuts are spot-welded to the brackets. If clearance exists between the nut and bracket, the spot welds may break when ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004 BMW 5 Series
Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: Â BMW 5 Series, 2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â 7,532 Dates of Manufacture: Â September 2003 – April 2004 Defect: Â On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed. In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate, causing ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Â Chrysler Sebring, 2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â Â 8,108 Dates of Manufacture: Â April – June 2004 Defect: Â On certain 2-door coupe passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel, and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire. ... Read More »
Recall of the 2005 BMW R12-00 GS Motorcycle
Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: Â BMW R12-00 GS, 2005 Number Potentially Involved: Â 99 Dates of Manufacture: Â Â January – March 2004 Defect: Â On certain motorcycles, the Integral Anti-lock Brake System (IABS) sensor sealing O-ring connection at the rear axle housing may have been damaged during the assembly process, causing oil leakage. If this happens, oil could contact the rear wheel and the ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004 BMW 6 Series
Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: Â BMW 6 Series, 2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â 7,532 Dates of Manufacture: Â September 2003 – April 2004 Defect: Â On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed. In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate, causing ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
General Motors Corporation Models: Â Pontiac Grand Prix, 2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â 47,991 Dates of Manufacture: Â March – April 2004 Defect: Â Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake calipers to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004 BMW R1150 RT
Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: Â BMW R1150 RT, 2004 Number Potentially Involved: Â 181 Dates of Manufacture: Â April 2004 Defect: Â On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder. If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk ... Read More »
