Recently Announced Automotive Recalls

2011 CHRYSLER 200; CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE; CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 2011 DODGE AVENGER; DODGE CALIBER; DODGE GRAND CARAVAN; DODGE JOURNEY; DODGE NITRO, 2011 JEEP COMPASS; JEEP LIBERTY; JEEP PATRIOT; JEEP WRANGLER
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC - Mfr's Report Date: June 07, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V315000
Component: Steering: column
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,351

Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011Dodge Journey, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country Vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

Consequence: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's safety recall # L23. Owners may also contact NHTSA'S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

2001-2003 TOYOTA PRIUS
Manufacturer: Toyota of North America, Inc. - Mfr's Report Date: June 01, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V304000
Component: Steering: Electric power assist system
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52,377

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Prius passenger cars manufactured from January 28, 2000, through MAY 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Consequence: Loss of power steering, particularly when a driver is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in early July 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may also contact NHTSA'S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

2011 CADILLAC SRX
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC - Mfr's Report Date: June 02, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V308000
Component: Air bags:side window
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,401

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard # 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

Consequence: The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes
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Remedy: GM dealers will program the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 17, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. GM'S recall campaign number is 11162. Owners may also contact NHTSA'S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

2012 VOLVO S60
Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A.. LLC. - Mfr's Report Date: May 26, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V303000
Component: Fuel System, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,558

Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 S60 passenger cars manufactured from November 18, 2010, through May 5, 2011. The software for the fuel pump units may not be compatible with all fuel pumps and components resulting in insufficient fuel transfer in the pump unit.

Consequence: Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even though the fuel gauge indicates up to 1/4 of fuel left in the tank. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the engine control module software, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 17, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300. Volvo's recall campaign number is R243. Owners may also contact NHTSA'S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

2011 TOYOTA SIENNA, 2011 TOYOTA VENZA
Manufacturer: Toyota of North America, Inc. - Mfr's Report Date: June 01, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V306000
Component: Power Train: driveline: driveshaft
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Venza and Sienna passenger cars manufactured from March 7, through March 10, 2011. There is a possibility that the front, right, drive shaft may break due to insufficient heat treatment.

Consequence: Should the drive shaft break during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose power without prior warning. Loss of motive power without warning may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft and, if the drive shaft is identified as one that may not have been correctly manufactured, it will be replaced with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin mid-June 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may also contact NHTSA'S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

2011 FORD E-150, 2011 FORD E-250, 2011 FORD E-350, 2011 FORD E-450
Manufacturer: Roush Performance Products, Inc. - Mfr's Report Date: May 27, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V307000
Component: Fuel system, other: Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Roush Performance Products is recalling certain 2011 Ford E-Series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by Roush to operate using the Roush liquid propane autogas fuel system. A valve in the system may have been mismachined allowing a propane leak.

Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Roush at 1-734-466-6255.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

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