Ford Recalls 360,000 Pickup Trucks for Defective Door Handles
Faulty interior door handles may allow the doors to pop open during a crash. The recall involves F-150 pickups from the 2009-10 model years equipped with chrome interior door handles.
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Toyota Offers California Employees Buyouts to Slim Workforce
The world's largest automaker is looking to reduce managerial staff at its sales headquarters in Torrance, Calif., by offering workers a buyout.
Ford Recalls 525,000 Windstar Minivans for Steering Issue
Ford is recalling more than half a million minivans to repair parts that could corrode and affect vehicle handling. The action involves Ford Windstar minivans from the 1999 to 2003 model years that were sold in cold-weather areas where salt is routinely used to de-ice roads.
New Toyota Recall: 1.7 Million Vehicles Worldwide to Fix Fuel Problems
Toyota's recall troubles seem never-ending. Just a few months after the car company's last recall, it has found defects involving the fueling systems of a variety of Lexus models. This won't help the company's beleaguered reputation.
Beyond Recalls: A Year Later, Toyota's Woes Continue
Last year's massive recalls -- and the resulting legal fallout -- have given Toyota's reputation a beating, cutting into its sales. But the company can't blame all of its problems on the recalls. Analysts also point to another issue: A lack of compelling new models.
2010: The Year of Automobile Recalls
Automakers recalled more vehicles last year than in any of the last six years. And while Toyota Motors accounted for much of the growth, with problems including unintended acceleration and glitchy brakes, many other car manufacturers also saw their recalls increase.
2010 Likely Busiest Year for Auto Recalls in Seven Years
2010 may be the year of the car recall, with the U.S.'s six-largest suppliers recalling more than 19 million vehicles over the last 12 months. Toyota, which recalled about 7 million cars this year, tops the list. General Motors, at about 4 million, came in second.
Feds Open Probe into Whether GM Should Recall Saturn Ion Models
The federal government is investigating whether some 384,000 Saturn Ion compact cars should have been included in a recall earlier this year. The recall was for more than one million General Motors models to repair power steering units that could fail.
General Motors Recalls 100,000 SUVs to Repair Seat Belts
Topping off a week in which Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, VW, Chrysler and Ford between them recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles, General Motors today announced it is recalling 100,000 SUVs to repair front row seat belts that may come loose in a crash.
Ford Adds 37,000 Windstar Minivans to Axle Recall
Ford is expanding this summer's recall of Windstar minivans to replace axles that may crack after exposure to road salt. The automaker is adding 37,000 units in the U.S. and Canada to the original 575,000 Windstars from the 1998 to 2003 model years it recalled in August.
Chrysler, VW Recalling 745,000 Vehicles to Fix Air Bags and Fuel Leaks
Volkswagen and Chrysler are recalling about 745,000 cars in separate actions to fix problems related to passenger side air bags and possible fuel leaks, according to federal safety officials.
Chrysler Recalls 76,000 Ram Trucks for Brake Problem
Chrysler Group is recalling 76,122 Ram trucks from the 2010 and 2011 models years to repair a problem with brake pedals that return too slowly after being depressed.
Toyota's Latest Recall: 94,000 Sienna Minivans
The beleaguered Japanese carmaker is sending notices to Sienna owners to warn them of brake-light switch brackets that are susceptible to damage and could lead to eventual loss of braking effectiveness. No accidents relating to the defect have been reported.