Over 13 million vehicles have been recalled around the world to so far this year, writes David Miles. Data acquired by Finbold.com indicates that approximately 13,362,759 million vehicle units have been recalled globally by different manufacturers between January 1st and July 13, 2020. The recalls are mainly due to safety concerns. Toyota is the world’s top car maker but it also leads in … [Read more...]
Recalls about to haunt traders
Outstanding manufacturer recalls could be the next issue of interest for Trading Standards in the used car sector, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that it has received reports of dealers being asked about this issue by Trading … [Read more...]
Recalls hit record but few buyers check
Car makers issued a record number of recalls last year. In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall reporting faulty models. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider HPI reveals that 83% of respondents admitted it hadn’t occurred to them to ask the seller of the vehicle they now own, if the manufacturer had issued a … [Read more...]
Brake recall for JLR models
Over 74,000 Range Rovers sold in the USA between 2006 and 2012 are being recalled over a serious potential braking problem. US safety inspectors have found the vehicles’ flexible front brake hoses may rupture and spray out fluid, increasing the stopping distance for the affected vehicle. The recall is beginning in March and Land Rover is contacting those with models made since April 2005 and … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Celerio recalled over brake failure
New Suzuki Celerio models which have gone on sale this month have been recalled after testers experienced total brake failure. Following a condition experienced when carrying out an emergency braking test by a journalist from Autocar magazine on the 30 January, Suzuki carried out an immediate investigation into the cause of this condition. As a direct result of this investigation and with … [Read more...]
Safety recall for MINI models
MINI is recalling over 3,600 models sold in America and now said to pose a threat to rear seat passengers. The MINI Cooper Hardtop models were made from December 2013 to May 2014 and failed side impact tests to protect passengers. It is likely to be an extensive remedy but no comment has so far come from MINI and it’s not known how many other models may be affected around the world although … [Read more...]