These are current recall notices and the dates when the notice was issued. For more information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at recalls.gov or chicagotribune.com/recalls.
GM: 1,798 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna. The second stage of the dual-stage airbag will not inflate in a severe frontal impact. GM will install a new front passenger air bag. 11/7/11
Nissan: 1,788 2011 and 2012 Infiniti G37 coupe and 2011 Nissan 370Z to replace the power window switches which were manufactured out of specification due to a programming error. 11/3/11
Lotus: 52 2011 Elise to replace the turn signal module. The module is not compatible with the front headlight configuration which includes the integral front LED turn signal units. 10/27/11
GM: 674 2012 Cadillac CTS because power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification. 11/2/11
Toyota: 420,326 2004 Avalon, 2004-05 Camry, Camry Solara, Highlander and Sienna, 2006 Highlander Hybrid, 2004-05 Lexus ES330 and RX330; and 2006 Lexus RX400H equipped with the 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE engine to check the crankshaft pulley for possibility of inadequate adhesive agent between outer and inner ring, which could lead to noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light. In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering. 11/9/11
GM: 38,444 2008-09 Pontiac G8 due to an increased risk of head injury in smaller adult females when the air bag deploys in a collision. When the front passenger seat is positioned fully forward, there could be a delay in air bag deployment. GM will reprogram the seat position sensing and diagnostic module. 11/3/11
Chrysler: 5,334 2008-12 Right-hand-drive Jeep Wrangler to fix a broken electrical circuit in the air bag clockspring wiring assembly, which can lead to nondeployment of the driver frontal air bag. 11/1/11
Rolls Royce: 589 2010 Ghost with turbocharged engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. This can lead to a smoldering of the pump and an engine compartment or vehicle fire. 10/20/11
BMW: 32,084 2011 5-Series, 2010-11 5-Series Gran Turismo, 2009-11 7-Series, 2010-11 X5 SAV and 2008-11 X6 SAV with 8- or 12-cylinder turbocharged engines to replace the electric auxiliary water pump, which can overheat. 10/20/11
GM: 33,964 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain to update the tire pressure monitoring system body control module to comply with safety standards. 10/18/11
Lotus: 5,037 2005-06 Elise and Exige due to the possibility of the oil cooler line becoming detached from its fitting, which could spray oil on a tire increasing the risk of a crash. 10/14/11
Volvo: 19,600 2006-12 C70 eqipped with an optional accessory spare tire kit. A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation, which could result in tire failure, increasing risk of a crash.
GM: 5,755 2011-12 Chevrolet Corvette coupes to replace the rear door hatch hinges, which could separate in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 10/3/11
Mercedes-Benz: 6,872 2011 E-Class (212 platform), R-Class (251 platform), ML-Class (w164 platform), GL-Class (x164 platform) and 2012 S-Class (221 platform) vehicles to inspect and replace if necessary the diesel fuel filter, which may leak from the area around the heating component. 9/30/11
Volkswagen: 168,275 2009-12 Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen, 2010-12 Golf, and 2010-12 Audi A3 that are equipped with a 2-liter TDI comon rail diesel/clean diesel engine to install an imporved fuel injector line for the number two cylinder and install vibration dampers on all injector lines. 9/30/11
BMW: 190 2011 328i and 335i XDrive to replace the front driveshaft attachment bolts, which may not have been tightened to specification. If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle breakdown. 9/15/11
Hyundai: 205,233 2007-08 Veracruz and 2007-08 Santa Fe to replace the driver’s air bag clock spring contact assembly, which may become damaged through usage over time. 9/8/11
Honda: 310,773 2009-11 Pilot to replace the seatbelts if necessary. There is a possibility that the stitching that secures the end of the driver and front passenger lap section of the seatbelt may be incomplete or missing. 9/8/11
Volkswagen: 30,294 2011-12 Jetta sedans to inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tip if necessary. Some vehicles had an pipe installed at the port during importation that may extend beyond length of factory-installed pipes and lead to inadvertent contact with a person’s leg where a burn could occur. 9/7/11
Kia: 10,631 2007-08 Sorento. The front passenger airbag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. Kia will inspect and update the programming in the OCS control module. 9/6/11
Subaru: 69,590 2011 Outback and Legacy to inspect the moonroof glass adhesion condition and apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, which may come loose or detach. 9/6/11
Subaru: 195,080 2010-11 Outback and Legacy to replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly. Components inside may overheat casuing the cover to melt and potentially catch fire. 9/6/11
Subaru: 295,123 2002-07 Impreza, 2003-08 Forester and 2005-06 Saab 9-2X to inspect and replace if necessary the front lower control arms, which may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments. 9/6/11
Honda: 80,111 2006 CR-Vs to replace the driver’s side power window-control switch. The switch’s design allows car-cleaner residue to accumulate, causing the electrical contacts to degrade. This could lead to a fire. And 5,626 2011 CR-Zs with manual transmission to install a software update fix. On some models the electric motor will rotate in the opposite direction of what’s been selected with the shifter (if you are in Drive, the car may roll backward instead). 9/6/11
BMW: 241,000 2002-05 3 Series models over a problem with the taillamps. Some trims of the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330x may have taillamps in which the lamp connector and housing unit can resist electrical inputs. If this happens, turning signals, braking and night illumination may be lost intermittently or permanently. 9/1/11
BMW: 2,120 2009 X5 xDrive35d (or X5 diesel) due to filter issues that could lead to an engine fire. On some models the fuel filter heater, which heats up the diesel fuel during cold winter driving, can experience an electrical overload that can cause the heater to stay on permanently, even when the ignition is off. 8/31/11
Maserati: 763 2009 Granturismo and Quattroporte to replace tie rods that may have been machined incorrectly, install a tie-rod kit and perform a wheel alignment. 8/5/11
Chevrolet: 10,344 2012 Impala to inspect and ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make repairs if necessary. 8/5/11
Porsche: 235 2011 911 Speedster and 911 GTS RS 4.0; and 2012 Boxster (including S and Spyder); Cayman including S and R); 911 Carrera (including S, GTS, 4, 4S and 4 GTS); 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S; and 911 Turbo and Turbo S due to possibility that mounting holes in seat belt anchor plates fitted to vehicle are too small. 8/3/11
GM: 4,077 2012 Buick LaCrosse due to an incorrect calibration on the stabilitrack system. Dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module. 8/3/11
Honda: 1,512,107 2005-10 Accord, 2007-10 CR-V, and 2005-08 Element to update the automatic transmission control module software to decrease the possibility of the transmission’s secondary shaft bearing being damaged when the car is shifted too quickly under certain driving conditions. 8/3/11
Chrysler: 299,718 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager, Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan to replace an air bag module. A possible HVAC leak from the drain grommet onto the occupant restraint control module can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and inadvertent airbag deployment without warning. 8/3/11
Volkwagen: 920 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder to inspect the fuel supply line, which may be rubbing against the heat shield in the engine compartment, and replace if needed. 8/1/11
Ford: 1,100,000 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-99 F-250 and 2002-03 Lincoln Blackwood due to possible corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure it to the vehicle after prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals. 7/’29/11
Volvo: 8,406 2007 S80 due to possibility of the power steering reservoir hose being incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system and the hose bursting at the steering gear. 7/21/11
Nissan: 20,000 2011-12 Altima sedans to replace the transverse link bolts and nuts and tighten them to the proper torque specification. 7/19/21
Ford: 2,945 2007 Ford 500 and Mercury Montego to replace the fuel tank, which may not have consistent welds between the tank and fuel filler neck spud. 7/7/11
Chrysler: 242,780 2003-11 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4×4, 2008-11 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 4×2, and 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4×4, due to possibility of lift tie rod ball stud fracturing. 7/6/11
Toyota: 82,273 2006-07 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h crossovers due to a defective power module. Some of the transistors on the module were inadequately soldered and could become damaged by heat during high-load driving. 6/29/11
GM: 739 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD, Suburban Tahoe and GMC Sierra HD and LD, Yukon and Yukon XL to inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to proper specification. 6/28/11
GM: 6,768 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon with a 2.9- or 3.7-liter engine and four-speed automatic transmission to install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip. 6/28/11
Mazda: 103,300 2008-09 Mazda3 and Mazda Speed3 due to possibility of the ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor having been inadvertently bent during assembly. 6/15/11
Porsche: 1,702 2010-11 911 Turbo, Turbo S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS high-performance cars to replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design. 6/9/11
Chrysler: 11,351 2011 Dodge Journey, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Grand Cravan and Chrysler Town & Country due to possibility of missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. 6/7/11
Toyota: 52,377 2001-03 Prius to replace the nuts in the steering linkage, which may loosed resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn. 6/1/11
Volvo: 7,558 2012 S60 to upgrade the engine control module software to avoid incompatibility with some fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer. 5/26/11
Honda: 1,156 2012 Civic 2-door and 4-door to check for and repair if needed a possible misaligned o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line. 5/16/11
Volvo: 350 2010-11 XC90 to check for a power steering fluid leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing and replace if necessary. 5/12/11
