The poor guys over at Toyota just can’t stop the recalls. They’re now recalled 600,000 Toyota Siennas, model year 1998 – 2010, due to corrosion problems on the spare tire cables.
Category Archives: Recalls
Toyota may have delayed US Venza recall by six weeks
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Toyota may have delayed the US floor mat recall of the Venza by six weeks.
Mazda recalling the Mazda3/Axela in Japan and China
Mazda is recalling the Mazda3/Axela in the Japanese and Chinese markets due to transmission problems.
Toyota to test all SUVs for safety issues, fix for Lexus GX 460 may soon be ready
Toyota will be running safety tests on all their SUVs following Consumer Reports‘ findings on the Lexus GX 460. Also, Japanese news outlet Nikkei reports that Toyota may already have a fix for the issue, and it will soon be released.
NHTSA would’ve fined Toyota $13.8 billion if it weren’t for federal cap, may issue more fines
Detroit Free Press reports that the NHTSA would’ve fined Toyota an enormous $13.8 billion if it weren’t for the $16.375 million cap set by the federal government.
Documents submitted to the NHTSA prove Toyota knew about safety defects since 2006
Automotive News is reporting that documents submitted to the NHTSA have proven that Toyota knew about the accelerator safety defects since early 2006.
Toyota issues unintended acceleration recall in South Korea
Toyota is recalling 12,984 cars in South Korea for unintended acceleration issues, in which the driver floor mat could jam the accelerator.
NHTSA seeking a $16.4 million fine from Toyota for recall scandals
The NHTSA is looking to fine Toyota $16.375 million – the maximum fine permitted – for the scandals related to recalls – more specifically the unintended acceleration recalls.
Nissan recalling 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra for loose fasteners
Nissan is recalling 4038 Frontiers, Pathfinders and Xterras, model year 2010, for loose fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module and the steering shaft positioning bracket.