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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Ford 3.8L Head Gaskets
September 2001
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