Honda is recalling 440,000 Model Year
2001 and 2002 Civic, Accord, and Acura vehicles. The driver's airbag
inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure
may cause the inflator to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly
causing injury to vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. Dealers will replace
the airbag inflator free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Honda's recall
campaign Nos. Q96 (Accord and Civic) and R13 (Acura). Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer
Service at 1-800-999-1009.
Land Rover is recalling 40 Model Year
2009 Range Rover vehicles. During the installation process it was
identified that primer, applied by an automated glazing robot, was not being dispensed onto the glass. This
omission can lead to the chemical bonding between the primer and the polyurethane adhesive not being activated
and therefore the windshield not chemically bonded to the vehicle. Where the windshield is not chemically
bonded, water could enter the vehicle and/or there may be increased wind noise. Full windshield retention may
not be achieved in the event of an airbag deployment or during a vehicle crash. This increases the risk of injury in
the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear tailgate glass for the presence of primer and will prime the
windshield glass as needed and free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2009. Owners may contact Land
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Volkswagen is recalling 18,500 MY
2009 Routan vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The owner's manual was printed
without the FMVSS No. 208 required information explaining that no objects should be placed over the or near
the air bag on the instrument panel. Any such objects could cause injury to the vehicle's occupants in the event of
a crash severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. Dealers will send an owner's manual insert containing the
required air bag information for owner installation or dealers will install in the event the owner prefers assistance
from the dealer. The recall began on July 31, 2009. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
BMW is recalling 2,350 MY
2008 1-Series and 3- Series passenger cars. Incorrect crimp connectors may
have been used on the side air bag and belt tensioner wiring. As a result sufficient contact between the crimp
connectors and the corresponding plug may not occur which could lead to an increase in the electrical resistance
of that connection. The side air bag and/or the safety belt tensioner may not deploy in a crash and an occupant
may not be properly protected, increasing the risk of injuries or death. BMW will notify owners and repair the
vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact BMW
Customer Relations and Services toll-free at 1-800-525-7417.
Toyota is recalling certain model year
2010 Corolla vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The air bag label installed on
the driver side sun visor can separate from the surface of the visor. This does not meet the standard
requirements. Dealers will inspect the label and exchange the driver's side sun visor free of charge. The recall is
expected to begin on or before October 15, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.