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Recall of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Year: 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V356 (VWoA Recall No. WU) Component: Passive Occupant Detection System Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger detection function of the passive occupant detection system (PODS) may become disabled. Consequence: Should the PODS control unit malfunction, the air bag system in the vehicle will not work as designed ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Year: 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V290 (Hyundai Recall No. 056) Component: Seat Belt Wiring Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7,382 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. Consequence: Damaged wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the air bag wiring ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Year: 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V044000 Component: Instrument Panel Bracket Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1,174 Summary:. The left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed. Consequence: If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro

Year: 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V328 (GM Recall No. 03044) Component: Steering Knuckles Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41,477 Summary: Some of these minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left and right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball ... Read More »

Recall of the Polaris Victory Motorcycle

Year: : Victory V92C: 1999-2001, Victory V92SC: 2000-2001, Victory V92DC: 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V336 (Polaris/Victory Recall No. V-03-05) Component: Sidestand Spring and Frame Rail Bracket Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9,120 Summary: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged, allowing unintended deployment of the sidestand, ... Read More »

Recall of the 2002-2003 Honda GL1800 and GL1800A

Year: 2002-2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V350 Component: Frame Welds Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8,196 Summary: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack. Consequence: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower ... Read More »

Recall of the 2004 Chrysler 300M

Year: 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V332 (DaimlerChrysler Recall No. C29) Component: INTERNAL HOOD LATCH Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20,978 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE. Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix

Year: 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V331 (GM Recall No. 03045) Component: BRAKING SYSTEM Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59,528 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, “PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.” ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003 General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix

Year: 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V331 (GM Recall No. 03045) Component: BRAKING SYSTEM Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59,528 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, “PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.” ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A ... Read More »

Recall of the 2004 General Motors Cadillac CTS

Year: 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V346 (GM Recall No. 03050) Component: SEATING SYSTEM Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6,771 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, “SEATING SYSTEMS.” ONE OR BOTH FRONT ANCHOR TABS FOR THE FRONT BUCKET SEATS ARE NOT ENGAGED IN THE FLOOR ... Read More »