May 21, 2012—Chrysler Group recalled its 2010 Jeep Wranglers that are equipped with an automatic transmission, because the transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris.
May 18, 2012—Ferrari recalled 2011–2012 458 Italia and 2012 California vehicles, because the crankshaft might fail due to improper machining (recall number 52).
May 10, 2012—Ford Motor recalled 1999–2003 Windstar minivans that are registered in Virginia.
May 10, 2012—Ford Motor recalled 1998–2003 Windstar minivans that were manufactured from Sept. 1, 1997, through July 3, 2003, and are registered in Puerto Rico, because the rear axle might crack.
May 8, 2012—Ducati recalled certain 2012 motorcycles, because friction material might detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads (recall number RCL12003).
April 27, 2012—BMW recalled its 2012 S1000RR motorcycles that were manufactured from Sept. 1, 2011, through April 10, 2012, because connecting bolts might become loose during high operating speeds or at high temperatures, which could result in engine damage.
April 26, 2012—Nissan recalled its 2012 Armadas and Titans that were manufactured from Aug. 12, 2011, through March 13, 2012, because the rim size isn’t included on the certification label.
April 24, 2012—Michelin recalled certain tires, because they might have a defective casing, which could lead to rapid air loss.
April 23, 2012—Nissan recalled its 2012 Titan pickups that have the Sport Appearance package and were manufactured from June 10, 2011, through July 22, 2011, because the seating-capacity information on the tire placard is wrong.
April 20, 2012—Main Mobility recalled certain models of conversion vans that are equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift.
April 17, 2012—BMW recalled models of its 2011 5 Series and its 2012 6 Series, 7 Series, X5 and X6 vehicles that have a turbocharged 8- or 12-cylinder engine, because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump might overheat.
April 16, 2012—Bombadier Recreational Products recalled 2010 Spyder RT Roadster models, because a pin that secures the brake-pedal connecting rod might disengage.
April 16, 2012—Rolls-Royce recalled models of its 2011 Ghost vehicles that have a turbocharged 8- or 12-cylinder engine, because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump might overheat.
April 13, 2012—Mobility Conquest recalled 2009–2010 Trike motorcycles, because heat from the exhaust deflector might cause the brake line to melt and leak brake fluid.
April 12, 2012—General Motors recalled certain 2011–2012 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles, because snow or ice buildup on the windshield might restrict movement of the wiper arms and cause them to fail (recall 12036).
April 10, 2012—Volkwagen recalled 2012 Routans that were manufactured from Nov. 15, 2011, through Nov. 21, 2011, because they might be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that weren’t assembled properly (recall 42G3/W2).
April 10, 2012—Volkswagen recalled 2012 Passat vehicles that were manufactured from Jan. 18, 2011, though June 1, 2011, because they were built with a fuel-filter element that might not seal correctly (recall 20R7/W3).
April 10, 2012—Multistrada Arah Sarana recalled certain Achilles Desert Hawk, Radar light truck tires because of possible blistering on the lower sidewall and a defective sidewall design, which might lead to tread separation.
April 10, 2012—Cooper Tire & Rubber recalled its Discover H/T tires, size LT245/75R16, that were manufactured from Feb. 12, 2012, through March 10, 2012, because the tires might have been produced with incorrect specifications for load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall.
April 9, 2012—Del-Nat Tire recalled its Chaparral Radial XT tires, size P235/75R15, which were manufactured from September 2008 through December 2009, because the sidewall might blister or bubble.
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