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Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

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2006 TOYOTA Recall Information

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

As a car owner, I keep on top of Recall notices, to keep my family safe. If you don’t know already, a Recall is an order to fix or repair a defect which affects the safety of your vehicle. Manufacturers issue Recalls after learning of safety issues either through customer reports or government studies. If you have a Recall, make sure to get it addressed ASAP. There is no cost to have a Recall performed at your dealer, so you have no excuse to not keep your family safe. If you do not see your car listed here, check with Alldata. They have auto repair manuals, which include recall information and technical service bulletins.

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Model: AVALON Part Effected: AIR BAGS
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequences of Failure: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: CAMRY Part Effected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.-ö THE VEHICLES’ TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
Consequences of Failure: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: COROLLA Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of Failure: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: COROLLA Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequences of Failure: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: HIGHLANDER HEV Part Effected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER’S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD.
Consequences of Failure: THIS CONDITION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: MATRIX Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequences of Failure: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: PRIUS Part Effected: AIR BAGS
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequences of Failure: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: PRIUS Part Effected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary of Recall: THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
Consequences of Failure: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SCION TC Part Effected: AIR BAGS
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequences of Failure: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SCION TC Part Effected: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequences of Failure: PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SCION XB Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of Failure: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SCION XB Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequences of Failure: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SCION XB Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, -ôLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequences of Failure: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: TACOMA Part Effected: AIR BAGS
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequences of Failure: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: TACOMA Part Effected: TIRES:BEAD
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.
Consequences of Failure: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: TUNDRA Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of Failure: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

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Determining how much Auto Insurance Coverage you Need

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Determining how much Auto Insurance Coverage you Need

1: Other Party:

Auto Insurance Bodily Injury (BI) Liability and Property Damage (PD) coverage is Legally required in most states today. (BI & PD) Most people understand that they need BI and PD, but they have no idea how to determine how much coverage they need.

Try this simple question: What if your car was involved in an auto accident tonight where heaven forbid, someone else was injured or killed? Remember, everything you own is in the back seat of the car with you and is at risk in a lawsuit! So, what do you think their family would sue you for? $15,000? $25,000? $100,000 or even maybe a Million dollars! Where would you get the money to pay them?

Perhaps the Equity in your Home would help? How about your Savings and/or Investments? You could even have up to 25% of your wages attached to pay the award in most states! Are you prepared to sacrifice everything you own to pay an award due to this accident? If not, read on for how to choose the auto insurance coverage you need.

2: You and Your Family:

Now let?s turn the above accident around. For some unfortunate reason, you or a loved one is the one who is injured or killed in an auto accident. Where would you get the money if the person who hit you did not have auto insurance or not enough auto insurance? Medical bills can be covered if you have health insurance. But health insurance doesn?t cover loss of life, pain & suffering or permanent disability.

Maybe you have a life insurance policy through your employer or your own individual life policy. Is the benefit amount sufficient to cover your family if your loved one is killed? But even if you have life insurance, what pays for the misery, the pain and suffering, maybe the fact you or a loved one can?t walk or use their arms again?

You might have a disability insurance policy through your work if you?re lucky or had good financial advice. But disability insurance doesn?t pay for loss of life, pain & suffering, permanent loss of your legs, arm or hand.

The only coverage that pays for these things is a part of an auto insurance policy known as Un/Under-insured motorist coverage. You can only buy as much coverage here as you have in Liability coverage. Your auto insurance agent should be able to help you determine the exact amount you need.

3: Your Car

Comprehensive and Collision Coverage are the third part of an auto insurance policy and are sometimes referred to as ?Full coverage.? Basically the difference is this: If you run into the tree you are covered by Collision coverage. If the tree runs into you (hypothetically of course), then you are covered by comprehensive coverage. Comprehensive also covers broken windshields, fire, theft and vandalism. The higher deductible (risk) you take here, the lower the premium. Use the savings here to purchase higher limits in the coverages that protect your assets and your family.

The bottom line to determining proper auto insurance coverage is, of course, the money available in your household budget. An excellent place to start in determining the proper auto insurance coverage for your family is to meet with your local auto insurance agent.

Most cut-rate companies concern themselves with one thing only: Price. Tell them what coverage you have and they?ll see if they can give you the same coverage for less. You become the insurance professional. If this is the only need you have then that is ok. If notFree Web Content, you need to seek the advice of a professional to help you determine the proper amount of coverage you need and how best to accomplish it.

Review these tips for auto insurance coverage to make sure you have enough to protect your family. You may reprint this article on your site or in your newsletter with proper credit to the author and a simple link to http://www.hometownquotes.com

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The Baran Institute of Technology

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

The Baran Institute of Technology is one of America’s leading technical institutions focused on providing technical careers for students of all backgrounds.

They instill confidence, creativity, and problem solving — for the personal tools to succeed in your chosen career.

They pride themselves in placing graduates with jobs when they graduate. What good is an education without a job?

The Baran Institute of Technology offers the following programs…

# ASE Master Certified Automotive Program
# Autobody Technology
# Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Program
# Diesel Technology Program
# Electrical Technology Program
# HVAC Technology Program
# Motorcycle Technology
# Welding Technology Program

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2006 SUZUKI Recall Information

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

As a car owner, I keep on top of Recall notices, to keep my family safe. If you don’t know already, a Recall is an order to fix or repair a defect which affects the safety of your vehicle. Manufacturers issue Recalls after learning of safety issues either through customer reports or government studies. If you have a Recall, make sure to get it addressed ASAP. There is no cost to have a Recall performed at your dealer, so you have no excuse to not keep your family safe. If you do not see your car listed here, check with Alldata. They have auto repair manuals, which include recall information and technical service bulletins.

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Model: GRAND VITARA Part Effected: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT MAY CRACK AND THE GEARS MAY GET STUCK DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE BY THE RETAINER.
Consequences of Failure: THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SV1000S Part Effected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequences of Failure: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SV650 Part Effected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequences of Failure: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: SV650S Part Effected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequences of Failure: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: VERONA Part Effected: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS OF THE PULLEY.
Consequences of Failure: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TO DISCONNECT RESULTING IN HEAVY STEERING, AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: VL1500 Part Effected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequences of Failure: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: VL1500T Part Effected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequences of Failure: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: VL800 Part Effected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequences of Failure: CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: VZ800 Part Effected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequences of Failure: CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

Model: XL-7 Part Effected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
Consequences of Failure: THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

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Clicking from front end when turning.

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Question:

Everytime i’m driving my car,i here this clicking noise when i turn the
wheel to the right..i’m afraid i might “break” something or possibly have
the car stop running while i’m driving…what is this and also when i leave
from my parking spot,there seems to be a grease spot on the ground…i know
it is not the oil in my car..so what is it?

Answer:

More than likely the clicking is the CV joint (constant velocity) if you have a front wheel drive car.  And the spot you see on the ground is the grease leaking out of it.  There is a boot which is supposed to keep the grease in the CV joint, but over time it wears out and may split.  This will allow the grease to leak out and dirt to get into the CV joint.  This will cause premature wear and the clicking noise you hear.  Get the car to a mechanic ASAP, if the CV joint snaps, you may lose control over the vehicle.

Kevin

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2006 SUBARU Recall Information

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Keeping on top of the Recalls is an important part of owning a vehicle. Recalls are notices that the manufacturers issue to fix serious safety issues with your vehicle. Recalls can be as minor as a slight change to the owners manual, to a replacement of the air bags, due to reported failures. If you are in doubt about a recall, call your dealer and ask them if your car is covered, and when to schedule service. If you don’t see your vehicle listed here, you can check out Alldata for complete Recall Data as well as Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information. It’s all online and updated quarterly.

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Model: WRX Part Effected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, -ôLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.-ö
Consequences of Failure: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

To Get more Recall Information, Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information, Check Out AllData

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Baltimore Truck Driving School

Monday, August 28th, 2006

If you are looking for a truck driving school in the Baltimore MD area, you will want to check out the Diesel Institute of America

The school believes in training behind the wheel, which is the only way to learn. While having classroom theory is great, the real skills of driving a big rig is learn by doing it ! If you have ever wanted to attend truck driving school and live in the Baltimore area, check out the Diesel Institute of America They even offer financial assistance and job placement, which is critical when looking for a truck driving school.

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2006 SATURN Recall Information

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Keeping on top of the Recalls is an important part of owning a vehicle. Recalls are notices that the manufacturers issue to fix serious safety issues with your vehicle. Recalls can be as minor as a slight change to the owners manual, to a replacement of the air bags, due to reported failures. If you are in doubt about a recall, call your dealer and ask them if your car is covered, and when to schedule service. If you don’t see your vehicle listed here, you can check out Alldata for complete Recall Data as well as Technical Service Bulletins and Repair Information. It’s all online and updated quarterly.

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Model: RELAY Part Effected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.-ö THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequences of Failure: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Changing Rear Main Seal

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Question:
I have a 5.7L (350 cid) V8 in a 1982 corvette.  I believe it is an L83.
What does it take to replace the rear main seal?  I have heard it minght be
possible to do so without removing the transmission.  Any advice?

Thanks,

David

Answer:

I believe the rear main seal is a two piece design, so yes, it’s possible to change without pulling the transmission.  You will have to remove the oil pan and the rear main cap.  You can then remove the old seal and replace it.  The seal is a rope style seal and you will have to use a small piece of string or wire to pull the new seal into place.

Kevin

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