Auto Defects

Stalling Recalls

Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.

NHTSA ID No.: 68-0027

Date of Company Notification: 3-29-68

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 230, 230S, 250S

Model Year: 1968

Number of Vehicles: 2,404

Fuel delivered to the engine during acceleration may cause engine to hesitate or stall. (Correct by installing modified pump lever for accelerator pump on both carburetors.)

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Focus Extended Coverage Program 03N01

All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers

SUBJECT:

Extended Coverage Program 03N01 – Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Focus Vehicles Fuel Delivery Module

PROGRAM TERMS

This program extends the coverage of the fuel delivery module (FDM) to 10 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle, with no limit on the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven. This program provides replacement coverage, and is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.

A Low-Cost Model Is a Big Headache for Ford


By DANNY HAKIM
New York Times
November 6, 2000

DETROIT, Nov. 5 – The Ford Focus might be the most error-prone car in the industry.

1999-2002 Volvo Electronic Throttle Module

Pressure Increases on Volvo to Pay to Replace Faulty ThrottlesAir quality officials press for a warranty extension. The firm also faces a class-action suit.By Myron Levin
Times Staff Writer

May 3, 2005

Defective throttles in 1999-2001 Volvos have been failing at unusually high rates, causing cars to stall, raising air emissions and sticking owners with costly repairs.

Ford to Repair Springs on Focus

By Christopher Jensen
Plain Dealer Auto Editor

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

GM Paint Release

GM has issued the following statement in response to queries concerning its customer satisfaction policy on vehicle paint problems.

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GM Loss of power steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IN 1980-88 GENERAL MOTORS CARS

Ford 3.8L Head Gaskets

September 2001

Dear Consumer: