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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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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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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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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.

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

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2006 PORSCHE Recall Information

Sunday, August 27th, 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: 911 CARRERA S Part Effected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH A TAILPIPE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A WELD LOCATED BETWEEN THE FASTENING CLIP AND EXHAUST PIPE, WHICH IS INADEQUATELY DIMENSIONED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN ACCESSORY EXHAUST PIPES INSTALLED BY DEALERS.
Consequences of Failure: IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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

Model: 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET Part Effected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH A TAILPIPE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A WELD LOCATED BETWEEN THE FASTENING CLIP AND EXHAUST PIPE, WHICH IS INADEQUATELY DIMENSIONED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN ACCESSORY EXHAUST PIPES INSTALLED BY DEALERS.
Consequences of Failure: IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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

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2006 PONTIAC Recall Information

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

Recall information is vital to keeping yourself and family safe. I regularly check the Recalls on my vehicles to make sure I have the best equipment on my car. If you have a Recall on your vehicle, it’s critical that you contact your local dealership and have them service your vehicle. Not all vehicles are covered in a Recall, when you call your dealer, they will tell you if your vehicle is covered. I may not have all the latest Recall information listed below (it can change day to day) but I know someone who does… Alldata has up to date recall information for your vehicle, as well as repair information and technical servrice bulletins. If you don’t know what a TSB is, click hear to learn more.

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Model: MONTANA SV6 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.

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

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2006 MITSUBISHI Recall Information

Friday, August 25th, 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: ECLIPSE Part Effected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE.
Consequences of Failure: SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

Model: ECLIPSE Part Effected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary of Recall: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequences of Failure: THE BOOSTER BODY COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMP JOINTS, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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Model: LANCER 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.

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Model: LANCER 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.

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Model: RAIDER Part Effected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequences of Failure: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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Model: RAIDER Part Effected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequences of Failure: THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER’S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

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2006 MERCURY Recalls

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

Recall information is vital to keeping yourself and family safe. I regularly check the Recalls on my vehicles to make sure I have the best equipment on my car. If you have a Recall on your vehicle, it’s critical that you contact your local dealership and have them service your vehicle. Not all vehicles are covered in a Recall, when you call your dealer, they will tell you if your vehicle is covered. I may not have all the latest Recall information listed below (it can change day to day) but I know someone who does… Alldata has up to date recall information for your vehicle, as well as repair information and technical servrice bulletins. If you don’t know what a TSB is, click hear to learn more.

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Model: MARINER Part Effected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequences of Failure: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.

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Model: MONTEREY Part Effected: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Consequences of Failure: IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. ANYONE STANDING BENEATH THE LIFTGATE MAY BE INJURED IF THE LIFTGATE FALLS.

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Model: MOUNTAINEER Part Effected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequences of Failure: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.

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2006 MERCEDES BENZ Recall Information

Wednesday, August 23rd, 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: C CLASS

Part Effected: AIR BAGS

Summary of Recall: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USING AN OUT-OF-POSITION UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE CRASH TEST DUMMY, IRREGULARITIES WERE DEMONSTRATED INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.

Consequences of Failure: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.

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Model: M-CLASS

Part Effected: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A HOSE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.

Consequences of Failure: A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

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Model: R CLASS

Part Effected: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE THREADS IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IN A LIMITED NUMBER OF SECOND ROW SEATS MAY BE MISSING. THE ABSENCE OF THE SCREW THREADS RESULTS IN AN INCOMPLETE CONNECTION OF THE BUCKLE TO THE SEAT.

Consequences of Failure: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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Model: R CLASS

Part Effected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Summary of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THIS ROUTING COULD LEAD TO CHAFING OF THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE COVERING THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS AT THE ENGINE MOUNT COVER.

Consequences of Failure: OVER TIME, SUCH CHAFING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO WEAR THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AND MAY EXPOSE THE UNDERLYING STARTER WIRING HARNESS TO FURTHER CHAFING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND THE LOSS OF FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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