Historic Vehicle Recall

Takata has agreed to double the number of vehicles recalled in the United States to almost 34 million due to defective airbags! This makes it the largest recall in NHTSA’s history!

Takata, a Japanese company, is one of the largest suppliers of airbags for car manufacturers. Takata refused to admit for over a decade that its products were defective! They did this in spite of their airbags being linked to 100+ injuries and six deaths. The airbags "blow up like a grenade" when deployed, sending shrapnel pieces into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

HISTORIC RECALL: Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corporation agrees to declare nearly 34 million inflator mechanisms that can “blow up like a grenade” as defective. Find out if your car or truck is part of the largest auto recall in US history.

Posted by Shepard Smith on Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Get your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) located in the driver door jam, in your dash, on your insurance card, or your vehicle's registration and go to the www.safercar.gov website and find out if your car is being recalled, then CALL YOUR DEALER! 

Vehicles included in this recall currently include:

BMW – 627,615 vehicles affected

• 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan
• 2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe
• 2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
• 2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible
• 2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe
• 2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible

Chrysler/Dodge – 3.3 million vehicles affected

• 2005-2008 Chrysler 300
• 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspin
• 2006-2007 Dodge Charger
• 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 2500
• 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota
• 2005-2008 Dodge Durango
• 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 3500
• 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 4500
• 2008 Dodge Ram 5500

Ford – 502,489 vehicles affected

• 2004 Ford Ranger
• 2005-2006 Ford GT
• 2005-2007 Ford Mustang

General Motors – 133,211 vehicles affected

• 2002 – 2003 Buick LeSabre
• 2002 – 2003 Buick Rendezvous
• 2002 – 2003 Cadillac DeVille
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Impala
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• 2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Venture
• 2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy
• 2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy XL
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
• 2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
• 2002 – 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
• 2002 – 2003 Pontiac Montana
• 2003 – 2005 Pontiac Vibe
• 2005 Saab 9-2x

Honda – 5.4 million vehicles affected

• 2002-2003 Acura CL and TL
• 2003-2006 Acura MDX
• 2005 Acura RL
• 2001-2007 Honda Accord
• 2001-2005 Honda Civic
• 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
• 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
• 2003-2011 Honda Element
• 2003-2007 Honda Pilot
• 2006 Honda Ridgeline

Mazda – Approximately 330,000 vehicles affected

• 2003-2007 Mazda6
• 2004-2008 RX-8
• 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6
• 2004-2005 MPV
• 2004 B-Series

Mitsubishi – 11,985 vehicles affected

• 2004-2005 Lancer
• 2006-2007 Raider

Nissan – 717,364 vehicles affected

• 2001-2004 Infinity I30/I35
• 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4
• 2003-2005 Infiniti FX35/FX45
• 2006 Infiniti M35/M45
• 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima
• 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
• 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra

Subaru – 17,516 vehicles affected

• 2003-2005 Baja
• 2003-2005 Legacy
• 2003-2005 Outback
• 2004-2005 Impreza/WRX/WRX STI

Toyota – 877,000 vehicles affected

• 2002 – 2004 Lexus SC
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Matrix
• 2002 – 2004 Toyota Sequoia
• 2003 – 2004 Toyota Tundra

Go to www.safercar.gov to find out if your car is being recalled. Blessings to all who are traveling in cars equipped with these airbags. Drive Safely!

Honda Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles

Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software that controls the automatic transmission. In some cars, a transmission part can be damaged if the car is shifted quickly between Reverse, Neutral and Drive, as might be done when trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.

If the part, a secondary shaft bearing, is damaged it can cause the engine to stall. It could also cause the car's parking gear mechanism to jam, allowing the car to roll even when the gear selector has been placed in the Park position. To fix the problem, Honda will update transmission control software in the car, reducing the maximum engine speed at which gears can be changed between Drive and Reverse.

The vehicles involved in the recall are model year 2007 through 2010 Honda CR-Vs, 2005 through 2008 Elements and 2004 through 2010 Accords with 4-cylinder engines. 

No injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of this problem, Honda said.

Honda Motor Company says it will begin notifying customers of the recall on or about August 31,2011, encouraging them to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer for the automatic transmission control module software update. The update, which will be free of charge, will ease the transition between gears and reduce the possibility of damage. After August 31st, customers will also be able to find out if their vehicles are affected by going to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling 1-800-999-1009, and selecting option 4. The Honda recall campaign number is R89. Honda owners of Accords, CR-Vs or Elements from the affected model years with concerns or questions may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 and refer to NHTSA Campaign ID No. 11V395000.