Recall Update: GM is still in the lead

[TaHoE]

GM Leads the Recall List of 2005
February 22nd, 2005
www.gminsidenews.com
Information compiled by: TaHoE

As of February 22nd, 2005, these are the recalls announced to the National Highway & Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), unfortunately GM current has an astounding lead:

Part One:

Honda (2005)
Total Units Recalled (267,722)

Accord: (257,616 Units)*
1) Airbag may hit cover before it deploys, causing a gash in the airbag (December 2004)

Civic Si: (416 Units)*
1) Wrong washer installed on seatbelt anchors, seatbelt may stick or bind improperly causing injuries to the passenger during a hard stop or impact (November 2004)

CR-V (6976 Units)
1)OPDS Side-Air-Bag Sensor installed incorrectly, may fail to shut down airbag to prevent injuries to driver. (November 2004)

Odyssey ([1]2247Units) ([2]203 Units)
1)ABS sensor is incorrectly installed causing possible loss of brakes (November 2004)
2) Steering column incorrectly installed causing loss of steering (February 2005)

Pilot ([1] 203 Units) ([2] 61 Units)
1) Fuel tanks do not meet safety specifications, in an impact the tank may leak causing an explosion (November 2004)
2) Steering column incorrectly installed causing loss of steering (February 2005)

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Acura (2005)
Total Units Recalled (61)

MDX: (61 Units)
1) Fuel tanks do not meet safety specifications, in an impact the tank may leak causing an explosion (November 2004)

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Toyota (2005)
Total Units Recalled (172,289)

Camry: (150,061 Units)*
1) Faulty sensor in passenger seat may cause airbag to stay on when child-safety seats are mounted in the passenger seat, causing the airbag to deploy in an accident possibly causing death or serious injury to the infant. (December 2004)

Tacoma: (22,228 Units)
1) No Documents found, however further research revealed that parking break may fail to lock causing a vehicle that is not in the "Park" position to continue moving (February 2005)

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Lexus (2005)
Total Units Recalled: (150,061)

ES330: (150,061 Units)*
1)Faulty sensor in passenger seat may cause airbag to stay on when child-safety seats are mounted in the passenger seat, causing the airbag to deploy in an accident possibly causing death or serious injury to the infant. (December 2004)

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Buick (2005)
Total Units Recalled (17,815)

Rainer (17,815 Units)
1) Windshield not mounted fully, urethane sealant may not be applied in all areas causing the windshield to separate in an accident (February 2005)

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Chevrolet (2005)
Total Units Recalled (1,484,827)

Avalanche (155,565 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

Cobalt (1,378 Units)
1) Bulb reflector in headlight may come off during vibration causing oncoming drivers to notice additional glare (November 2004)

Corvette (5,225 Units)*
1) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (October 2004)

Equinox (132 Units)*
1) Shifting the transmission out of Park when the key is removed is possible (June 2004)

Express (155,465 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

Trailblazer (17,815 Units)
1) Windshield not mounted fully, urethane sealant may not be applied in all areas causing the windshield to separate in an accident (February 2005)

Kodiak (155,465 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

Silverado ([1] 155,465 Units) ([2] 3,344 Units) ([3] 1103 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)
2) Improperly mounted bolt may cause loss of steering (January 2005)
3) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (July 2004)

Suburban ([1]155,465 Units) ([2] 1,103 Units)*
1) Bosh Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)
2) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (July 2004)

Venture (717,302 Units)
1) Passenger may hold onto inner door-handle after using it to open the door using the Power Opening feature, if the Passenger holds on their wrist or arm may collide with the passenger seat or headrest causing minor injuries (December 2004)

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Cadillac (2005)
Total Units Recalled (5,225)

XLR (5225 Units)
1) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (October 2004)

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GMC (2005)
Total Units Recalled (645,225)

Envoy (17,815 Units)
1) Windshield not mounted fully, urethane sealant may not be applied in all areas causing the windshield to separate in an accident (February 2005)

Savannah (155,465 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

Sierra ([1] 155,465 Units) ([2] 3,344 Units) ([3] 1103 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)
2) Improperly mounted bolt may cause loss of steering (January 2005)
3) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (July 2004)

Topkick (155,465 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

Yukon XL ([1]155,465 Units) ([2] 1,103 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)
2) Brake Lines may contact other parts of the vehicle causing loss of fluid adding brake effort (July 2004)

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Hummer (2005)
Total Units Recalled (155,465)

H2 (155,465 Units)*
1) Bosch Brake Booster may crack during normal operation causing added steering and braking effort, possibly causing an accident (February 2005)

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Isuzu (2005)
Total Units Recalled (17,815)

Ascender (17,815 Units)
1) Windshield not mounted fully, urethane sealant may not be applied in all areas causing the windshield to separate in an accident (February 2005)

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Pontiac (2005)
Total Units Recalled (717,302)

Venture (717,302 Units)
1) Passenger may hold onto inner door-handle after using it to open the door using the Power Opening feature, if the Passenger holds on their wrist or arm may collide with the passenger seat or headrest causing minor injuries (December 2004)

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Subaru (2005)
Total Units Recalled (3,974)

Legacy (1,987 Units)*
1) Side airbags may not deploy and inflate quickly enough, possibly causing after-accident injuries to passenger (June 2004)

Outback (1,987 Units)*
1) Side airbags may not deploy and inflate quickly enough, possibly causing after-accident injuries to passenger (June 2004)

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* = Denotes the notification to owners of the Recall

[TaHoE]

Chrysler (2005)
Total Units Recalled (490,352)


300 ([1] 20,060 Units) ([2] 12,211 Units) ([3] 21 Units)
1) Loose battery cables which can cause instrument panel fire. (July 2004)
2) Shoulder belt and loop may not be attached properly causing the belt to loosen during an impact and increase the risk of injury (July 2004)
3) Failure in spot welding of flooroplan, may cause the lower child restraints to seperate increasing the risk of injury (July 2004)

PT Cruiser ([1]115 Units) ([2]438,391 Units)
1) In PT Cruisers with the HOT 2.4 Engine, the 4-Wheel ABS and 5-Speed manual transmission, the left front brake tube and transaxle may hit eachother. If they touch for an extended period of time then the brake line may be severed causing brake failure in the left front and right rear brake cicruit. (October 2004)
2) In PT Cruisers with the Non-Turbo 2.4 Engines and Automatic transaxles, the power steering hose may contact the transaxle differential cover which can damage the hose. The may lead to an under-hood fire. (June 2004)

Sebring ([1] 26,354 Units)([2] 8,000 Units)
1) The right steering knuckle may have ben damaged resulting in a seperation from the control arm which may lead to an accident (December 2004)
2) Left and right rear seatbelt retractors and loosed may not have been tightened properly, the may lead to the passenger being not restrained in an accident which may increase the likelihood of injuries (November 2004)

Town & Country (3,200 Units)
1) On certain models without Stow-N-Go, the right front passenger seatbelt retractor may not have been tightened properly, this may lead to the passenger not being restrained during an accident which may increase the possibility of injuries (February 2004)

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Dodge (2005)
Total Units Recalled (100,188)

Caravan (3,200 Units)
1) On certain models without Stow-N-Go, the right front passenger seatbelt retractor may not have been tightened properly, this may lead to the passenger not being restrained during an accident which may increase the possibility of injuries (February 2004)

Grand Caravan (3,200 Units)
1) On certain models without Stow-N-Go, the right front passenger seatbelt retractor may not have been tightened properly, this may lead to the passenger not being restrained during an accident which may increase the possibility of injuries (February 2004)

Dakota (1,142 Units)
1) The fasteners on the side curtain airbags may not have been tightened enough which can lead to incorrect air-bag deployment, this can increase the risk of injury (January 2005)

Durango (26,000 Units)
1) The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close after re-fueling causing a possible leakage which may lead to a fire (February 2005)

Magnum ([1] 20,060 Units) ([2] 12,211 Units) ([3] 21 Units)
1) Loose battery cables which can cause instrument panel fire. (July 2004)
2) Shoulder belt and loop may not be attached properly causing the belt to loosen during an impact and increase the risk of injury (July 2004)
3) Failure in spot welding of flooroplan, may cause the lower child restraints to seperate increasing the risk of injury (July 2004)

Stratus ([1] 26,354 Units)([2] 8,000 Units)
1) The right steering knuckle may have ben damaged resulting in a seperation from the control arm which may lead to an accident (December 2004)
2) Left and right rear seatbelt retractors and loosed may not have been tightened properly, the may lead to the passenger being not restrained in an accident which may increase the likelihood of injuries (November 2004)

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International (2005)
Total Units Recalled (146,483)

3200 Transit Bus (703 Units)
1) Four rear fasteners may not have been tightened correctly, if they become loose than loss of control of the vehicle is possible leading to the possibility of an accident (October 2004)

3300 Truck (7,068 Units)
1) Left turn signal does not illuminate due to faulty switch, may lead to an accident (September 2004)

4000 Truck (7,068 Units)
1) Left turn signal does not illuminate due to faulty switch, may lead to an accident (September 2004)

4200 Transit Bus (703 Units)
1) Four rear fasteners may not have been tightened correctly, if they become loose than loss of control of the vehicle is possible leading to the possibility of an accident (October 2004)

4300 Transit Bus (703 Units)
1) Four rear fasteners may not have been tightened correctly, if they become loose than loss of control of the vehicle is possible leading to the possibility of an accident (October 2004)

4400 Transit Bus ([1]703 Units) ([2] 17,443 Units)
1) Four rear fasteners may not have been tightened correctly, if they become loose than loss of control of the vehicle is possible leading to the possibility of an accident (October 2004)
2) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

7300 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

7400 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

7500 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

7600 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

8500 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

8600 Truck (17,443 Units)
1) Cab is not properly mounted to the chassis, which can lead to seperation in a crash, this may cause increase injury or death (November 2004)

CE Truck (7,068 Units)
1) Left turn signal does not illuminate due to faulty switch, may lead to an accident (September 2004)

RE Truck ([1] 290 Units) ([2] 76 Units)
1) The High-Pressure supply hose from the power steering pump to the steering gear may chafe against the positive stud on the starter solenoid. The Engine's electrical harness, containing the positive cable from the alternator, may be pinched between the engine and the body. An optional oil pressure switch may have been damadged during manufacturing, causing a leak to form. This leak under the correct conditions may cause a fire in the engine bay.(August 2004)
2)Two check valves may not have been instaleld on the air tank, leading to a circuit failure where the spring brakes may engage without warning, possibly causing an accident.(October 2004)

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Mitsubishi (2005)
Total Units Recalled (169,978)

Eclipse (84,989 Units)
1) Some models fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 of Occupant Crash Protection. The Bilingual English/Spanish removable airbag wrning labels affixated to the dash do not meet the size requirements.(August 2004)

Eclipse Spyder (84,989 Units)
1) Some models fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 of Occupant Crash Protection. The Bilingual English/Spanish removable airbag wrning labels affixated to the dash do not meet the size requirements. (August 2004)

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Mitsubishi Fuso (2005)
Total Units Recalled (11,213 )

FK61F Truck (2,537 Units)
A bearing on the front wheel hub may have been improperly tightened without lube leading to overheating and a possible fire. (September 2004).

FM61F Truck (2,892 Units)
A bearing on the front wheel hub may have been improperly tightened without lube leading to overheating and a possible fire. (September 2004).

FM64F Truck (2,892 Units)
A bearing on the front wheel hub may have been improperly tightened without lube leading to overheating and a possible fire. (September 2004).

FM65F Truck (2,892 Units)
A bearing on the front wheel hub may have been improperly tightened without lube leading to overheating and a possible fire. (September 2004).

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Mercedes Benz (2005)
Total Units Recalled (143,387)

E-Class (143,387 Units)
1) Computer malfunction connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control may switch hydrolic mode for no reason (June 2004)

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*= Denotes the notification to owner of recall

[TaHoE]

Aston Martin (2005)
Total Units Recalled (3,116)

Vanquish (1,558 Units)
1) Throttle pedal may become displaced from it's housing, likely causing a crash.(November 2004)

V12 (1,558 Units)
1) Throttle pedal may become displaced from it's housing, likely causing a crash. (November 2004)

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Ford (2005)
Total Units Recalled (265,298)

E-450 Cutaway (2,902 Units)
1)Tire pressure label is incorrect, at the incorrect pressure, the rear tires will not be able to support the Gross Axle Weight Rating. (December 2004 Units)

Escape (262,113 Units)
1)The rear liftgate fails to meet the inertia requirement, which may not allow it to lock. Leaving the tailgate unlocked may cause it to open increasing the likelihood of an accident. (December 2004)

GT (283 Units)
1)Manufacturing imperfections in control arms may cause severe damage to the front suspension, increasing the possibility of an accident. (December 2004)

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Jaguar (2005)
Total Units Recalled (50,000)

S-Type (50,000 Units)
1) Brake Fluid Warning statement cannot be seen, this is against regulations.(October 2004)

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Land Rover (2005)
Total Units Recalled (4)

Freelander (4 Units)*
1) While the driver's side airbag is being deployed, a piece of the air bag shield may hit the passenger causing injury. (October 2004)

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Mazda (2005)
Total Units Recalled (49,802)

Mazda3 (2 Units)
1) A Crack in the solder connection attaching the acceleration sensor in the SAS unit made contact with the base plate, damaging the solder connection. This can cause the airbag to ail to deploy during an accident. (November 2004)

Tribute (49,800 Units)
1)The rear liftgate fails to meet the inertia requirement, which may not allow it to lock. Leaving the tailgate unlocked may cause it to open increasing the likelihood of an accident. (December 2004)

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Volkswagen (2005)
Total Units Recalled (127,619)

Golf (19,284 Units)
1) Diesel pump not fastened properly, may cause fuel to leak out leading to possible fire. (December 2004)

Jetta (19,284 Units)
1) Diesel pump not fastened properly, may cause fuel to leak out leading to possible fire. (December 2004)

New Beetle (19,284 Units)
1) Diesel pump not fastened properly, may cause fuel to leak out leading to possible fire. (December 2004)

Passat (19,284 Units)
1) Diesel pump not fastened properly, may cause fuel to leak out leading to possible fire. (December 2004)

Touareg (50,483 Units)
1) Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection." All three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode to an automatic locking reatractor (ALR) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate teh ALR mode with certain child restraints. During an accident the seatbelt may not fasten properly causing the possibility of increased injury in a crash. (December 2004)

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Total Recalls (By Corporation)
-Ranked by number of units recalled by decending order-

General Motors
3,047,648 Units (Includes Isuzu & Subaru Subsidieries)
3,025,859 Units (Not Including Isuzu and Subaru Subsidieries)

Daimler Chrysler
1,061,601 Units (Includes Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Fuso & International Subsidieries)
733,927 Units (Not Including Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Fuso & International Subsidieries)

Ford Motor Company
368,220 Units

Honda
267,783 Units

Toyota
172,500 Units

Volkswagen AG
127,619

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* = Denotes the notification to owners of the Recall

[vdoh182]

Looks like a good chunk of the GM recalls are b/c of the bosch brake booster and those "dangerous" mini van doors. Other stuff seems small/trivial except the tb/envoy windshield, wtf were they thinking.

[mrfunji]

That is BS. The numbers are inflated (even for Toyota) because cars on the same platform are counted more than once. Example: Cadillac's 2005 recall totals 5225 XLRs, when there haven't been that many produced. They recalled that same number of Corvettes, when in actuality the 5225 is a combination of the # of XLRs and # or Corvette's recalled.

Same with Toyota - 150k ES330 and Camry's recalled total, not each.

[TaHoE]

...must be a site glitch or something.

[mk1700]

What about some demand to Bosch?
Demand: Well i really dont know how to say it on english.
Please help me.

[gmsickofan]

Ascender (17,815 Units)
1) Windshield not mounted fully, urethane sealant may not be applied in all areas causing the windshield to separate in an accident (February 2005)

"May not be applied"? Sounds like sloppy labor to me.

[mbukukanyau]

Who has the most products on the market, GM, so, it follows that the probability, of their vehicles being recalled, is high....

[SilverZ]

Need report in percent of sales please.

[cemaxc]

There are so many recalls by GM because they share so many parts between models. Fortunately none of GM's are really safety related, just annoying. Compare that to Honda where they have airbags that don't deploy right or loss of steering.

[Askani]

Well, Aston Martin takes the prize for most dangerous recall... Likely resulting in a crash, that really sucks...

[Mike The Canadian]

lol Gm's recalls arent as bad as other companys, Gm didnt need to do a recall cause something in it could cause an explosion :p
or loss in steering and brakes, dont forget airbags that dont work :p

[Maverick]

From what I hear on the news, I would have thought Ford, Honda and Toyota had more recalls. I don't know how GM or DCX can reduce their number of recalls- it doesn't seem like there's ever a clear solution for things like this (to prevent the recalls from ever happening).

[big swede]

I would like to see the number of recalls per 1000 vehicles. It would be much easier to compare.