Car Buying
It has been proven over and over again, that most excited car buyers overlook many cosmetic, mechanical, and safety
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issues during visual inspections and test drives. This can cause a lot of headaches and costly repairs in the near future. The best way to avoid these issues would be to hire an unbiased automotive technician to inspect the vehicle for you. This service is known as a Pre-purchase inspection.
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2011 Honda Odyssey Recall Details
1. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V181000
Recall Date:
2011-03-21
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.
Consequences:
THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE EITHER THE PASSENGER’S AND/OR THE DRIVER’S FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Component Affected:
VISIBILITY
Potential Cars Affected:
2,800
Notes:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Endeavor with manual air conditioning. Due to an incorrect heater (HVAC) controller signal, the air flow from the air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle between hot and cold. This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash. Dealers will inspect for damage and if necessary repair the mode door shaft free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Avalon, model year 2004-2006 Highlander, model year 2004-2006 Lexus RX, and model year 2006 Lexus GS and IS vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster. A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
