Toyota has announced a limited service campaign (LSC) to fix oil hoses on certain vehicles equipped with VVT-i engines. It’s important to note that this isn’t a safety recall, as it shouldn’t have any dangerous consequences if not fixed, but rather a step taken by Toyota to increase customer satisfaction.
Some owners of Toyotas affected by the unintended acceleration recalls are reporting that the fix installed by dealers isn’t working. Here we go again. UPDATE: Toyota has responded to the situation, you can read about it after the jump.
General Motors will be recalling 1.3 million compact cars due to an issue with the power steering.
Mazda is recalling 12,000 CX-9s, model year 2010, due to an issue with the optional heated front seats.
Engine manufacturer Cummins has had to recall 405 engines and pay a $2.1 million fine, because they violated the Clear Air Act.
Chrysler has issued a recall for all of its 2005-2006 minivans: the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan. The recall concerns possible issues with the airbag.
Are we forgetting how to drive, or are we just simply counting on new technology to do it for us?
Hyundai has issued a voluntary recall for 5,000 2011 Sonatas in the US (And 46,000 in Korea according to Inside Line). The problem is with the front door latches.
Business is as usual at Toyota. Two more recalls on the way, with one affecting 8,000 2010 Tacomas (Equipped with 4WD) and the other affecting 7,314 2010 Camrys (Unrelated to the last Camry recall).
The 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe was one of the affected cars in Toyota’s second accelerator recall, due to its Toyota Matrix underpinnings. General Motors is reporting that repair parts are now coming in.
