These are current recall notices. The recalls will be listed in the order in which they were initiated, with the most recent first. The notices will be run as space permits, with newer items taking precedent. For more recall information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
Toyota is recalling 273,743 1996-1998 4Runner SUVs because of a handling problem. The two-wheel-drive versions can be difficult to control if they are overloaded and the driver makes a hard turn, Toyota says. The problem was discovered during vehicle testing, and the company is not aware of it happening on the road. But Toyota is recalling the four-wheel-drive versions to avoid confusion. Owners will be notified by mail and dealers will replace the rear springs and other parts of the rear suspension free.
Land Rover is recalling 55,505 1999-2001 Discovery II SUVs because the anti-lock brakes can malfunction and result in a longer braking distance. Those same vehicles and another 9,420 from the 2002 model year are being recalled because the accelerator cable strands can break, increasing the risk of a crash. Land Rover dealers will make free repairs as necessary.
Volkwagen is recalling 55,000 Golf, Jetta and Beetle cars built between October 2000 and September 2001 because the ABS control unit could overheat and cause a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling about 311,000 1993-2000 Jetta, Passat and Cabrio cars because the fuel tank filler neck can be damaged by a rear-tire blowout.
DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling 1.6 million 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees in response to consumer claims that the vehicle may not be in “park” though the gear shift is placed in that position.
Ford is recalling 640,975 1995 Mustang, Taurus and Mercury Sable cars because a problem in the engine cooling system can start a fire under the hood. Chrysler is recalling about 316,148 Jeep Wrangler sport-utilities made between June 1989 and December 1995 to fix parking brakes that can release without warning. It also is recalling 268,740 2001 Dodge Ram pickups built between January and August 2000 to fix an alternator wire that can come loose.
Nissan is recalling 16,000 2000-2001 Sentras with 1.8-liter engines that could become sluggish or stop running because of a sensor problem.
Hyundai is recalling more than 86,500 1999-2001 Sonatas with an air-bag light that could improperly illuminate.
Hyundai is recalling 42,700 1997-2001 Tiburons built between March 1996 and August 2000 on which driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly.
More than 26,600 2000-2001 Hyundai Accents because moisture in the throttle body can cause a higher than normal idle at extremely cold temperatures.
More than 1,900 2001 Hyundai XG300s are being recalled. Improperly manufactured powertrain control modules were installed in some vehicles.
BMW is recalling 1,318 2002 5-Series cars with standard suspensions. A problem with the tire-mounting process could cut the outer sidewall.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 65,000 1998 and 1999 C-Class models after owners complained of exploding batteries.
General Motors Corp. is recalling 546,000 2000 and 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada sport-utility vehicles because the brake and hazard lights can fail.
