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Recall of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

General Motors Corporation Models:  Cadillac CTS, 2004 Number Potentially Involved:  41,928 Dates of Manufacture:  January – April 2004 Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles, the washers in the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003-2004 Mazda MPV

Mazda North American Operations Models:  Mazda MPV, 2003-2004 Number Potentially Involved:  20,000 Dates of Manufacture:  August 2003 – May 2004 Noncompliance:  Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other than Passenger Cars.” The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not ... Read More »

Recall of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

General Motors Corporation Models:  Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004 Number Potentially Involved:  47,991 Dates of Manufacture:  March – April 2004 Defect:  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 Cadillac SRX

General Motors Corporation Models:  Cadillac SRX, 2004 Number Potentially Involved:  41,928 Dates of Manufacture:  January – April 2004 Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles, the washers in the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control ... Read More »

Recall of the 2002-2004 Honda CR-V

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Models: Honda CR-V, 2002-2004 Number Potentially Involved:   130,617 Dates of Manufacture:   April 2002 – April 2004 Defect:   On certain sport utility vehicles, the wiring harness of the driver’s front air bag was incorrectly wired. In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate will be incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury. ... Read More »

Recall of the American Honda Motor Co 2001-2002 Acura MDX

Year: 2001-2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V176 – Acura Recall No. P31 Component: BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT Potential Number of Units Affected: 600,000 Summary: On some minivans and sport utility vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping ... Read More »

Recall of the 2003-2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke BMW Z4

Year: 2003-2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V182 Component: VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,769 Dates of Manufacture: February – October 2003 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, under certain environmental conditions, a vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur causing the engine to stall. If this were to happen, the engine would not be ... Read More »

Recall of the 1996-1997 Bayerische Motoren Werke BMW 5 Series

Year: 1996-1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V183 Component: FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE Potential Number of Units Affected: 25,270 Dates of Manufacture: February 1996 – January 1997 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, due to long exposures to certain environmental and operating conditions, the material structure of the front spring strut plate could be affected. In some cases, the strut plate could ... Read More »

Recall of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Odyssey, and Honda Pilot

Year: Honda Odyssey 2002-2004 Year: Honda Pilot 2003-2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V176/Honda Recall No. P30 Component: HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT Potential Number of Units Affected: 600,000 Summary: On some minivans and sport utility vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually ... Read More »