Volkswagen, Ford and Toyota Recall Vehicles in the U.S.
Volkswagen is recalling 39,583 2005 Jetta sedans in the U.S. because of a possible fuel leak that could start a fire, U.S. safety regulators said Thursday.
NHTSA also announced recalls involving 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2005 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks.
Volkswagen told the Associated Press it knows of no deaths or injuries related to the Jetta defect, which was reported to the company by a small number of owners.
"We don^t know of any fires whatsoever because of this, but we think it is important to act quickly and reassure new Jetta owners about our commitment to their safety and satisfaction," Len Hunt, VW^s executive vice president, said in a statement.
According to the NHTSA, a fuel-supply-line clamp may not be properly positioned in the 2005 Jettas, which could lead to a leak.
NHTSA said Ford is recalling 10,061 Expedition and Navigator SUVs from the 2006 model year because tires on the driver side may be damaged, which could lead to a tread separation and crash. The damage was caused by a sharp piece of steel the tires may have encountered during manufacturing.
Toyota is recalling 11,592 2005 Tacoma pickups with bench seats in the U.S. NHTSA said the seatbelt-buckle sensor may not function as designed, which could cause the airbag to deploy improperly in a crash.
Source: www.edmunds.com
| Related Articles |
2007 World Car Awards
Toyota Canada walked away with the most wins, the most of any manufacturer - Best New Family Car, Best New SUV/CUV and Best New Luxury Car.
2006 Auto Show
Schedule of the Auto Shows to be held in 2006
FORMULA 1™ Gran Premio Telefónica de España 2006
The Circuit de Catalunya is located only 30km from Barcelona. It is easily accessible on major routes, either the N152 or the A7 motorway (exit 13) towards Gerona.
Alternatively, it is served by rail fro...
2006 F1 World Championship Race Calendar
2006 Formula One World Championship Race Calendar
F1 post-race press conference - Europe
1st Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), 1h35m58.765s; 2nd Fernando Alonso (Renault), 1h36m02.516s; 3rd Felipe Massa (Ferrari), 1h36m03.212s.
Ferrari rise to the challenge
1. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), 1h31m06.486s; 2. Fernando Alonso (Renault), 1h31m08.582s; 3. Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren), 1h31m22.354s.
|
|
