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Honda Recall

December 10, 2011 by · Comments Off on Honda Recall 

Honda Recall, Subaru of America is recalling three of its car models and Honda Motor Co. is recalling some motorcycles, all because the brakes can malfunction.
The Honda recall covers 126,000 GL-1800 motorcycles from the 2001 to 2012 model years. A problem with a secondary brake master cylinder can cause the rear brake to drag, possibly causing a crash or fire. In documents sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda said that 26 complaints have been received, including two about fires. In one case, a customer had to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.

The documents didn’t say whether the problem caused any crashes or injuries. Messages were left Monday with Honda spokesmen for comment. The company documents say that only 4 percent of the recalled vehicles have the defective part.

The Subaru recall involves nearly 32,000 Legacy, Outback and Impreza models from the 2012 model year. A defective brake master cylinder could cause the brake pedal to travel farther than expected. Federal safety regulators say this could cause a driver to misjudge the amount of pressure needed to stop quickly.

The company says no crashes or injuries have happened, and that not all of the vehicles involved in the recall have the problem. Subaru has received 112 reports of the problem. Most are from its dealer network.

The recall does not include WRX/STI models of the Impreza.

In both cases, customers will be told to take their cars to dealers for an inspection. If necessary, the parts will be replaced. The Subaru recall will begin this month, while the Honda recall is expected to start in early January.

Honda Recall

August 6, 2011 by · Comments Off on Honda Recall 

Honda RecallHonda Recall, Honda Motor Co. announced a massive recall of 2.5 million worldwide for the three models Friday, to deal with complaints of engine stalls and vehicles moving outside the park.

The recall includes 1.51 million vehicles in the U.S. Honda updated the software that controls the automatic transmission to facilitate the transition between gears and prevent damage. It has received 113 complaints from motorists in the U.S., including 45 for 11 positions for vehicles and motor park change.

The recall includes the 2005-10 four-cylinder Accords, CR-V 2007-10 and 2005-08 items. No injuries or deaths have been reported in relation to the subject. Honda spokesman Chris Martin said the automaker also is recalling vehicles in Canada, Mexico, China, South America and parts of the Middle East.

Without the software update, the automatic transmission bearing shaft of the affected vehicles can be damaged if the transmission is rapidly between each of the positions reverse, neutral and drive, as can be done in an attempt to displace a vehicle stuck in mud or snow. A damaged bearing can cause the motor to stop or give rise to difficulty taking the train parking lot. The software update will facilitate the transition between gears to reduce the possibility of damage, said Honda.

The Japanese automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating the issue for several years. In September 2008, received three complaints to withstand breakage of the United States and began to investigate.

He has received other complaints throughout the world and changed service provider, taking the end of 2009. Honda will begin notifying owners on August 31.

Also Friday, the NHTSA said it is closing the investigation of some vehicles produced by Ford Motor Co. and General Motors.

Affected models are the 2004-07 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey Ford minivans, which had been investigated by the positions of the engine and other problems caused by a leak in a module.

An estimated 280,000 minivans are included in the model years.

NHTSA said the low failure rate does not justify a withdrawal. For the same reason, the agency closed its investigation into 266,000 Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 GMC Yukon SUVs and the allegations of the chrome inside door handles could be separated from the plastic and cause minor cuts.

In some cases, consumers reported minor hand / skin cuts. Of these, most were adults. Ninety percent of complaints related to the inner door handle delamination relate to the front doors. NHTSA recorded 746 complaints with 309 injuries in most cases were similar to a paper cut.

The door handle supplier was changed in September 2006 with new tools and processes in place in October 2006.

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