Automakers, Honda has so far recalled about one million
vehicles due to a single shrapnel-spewing deployment of an air bag in an old
Accord. Honda is one of eight automakers caught up in the recalls of Takata air
bags.
The recalls followed discovery that the air bags made by Japan's
Takata could rupture with so much force if a crash should occur and the spew
metal chunks could injure the car's occupants.
USA Today’s Chris Woodyard listed the models included in the
recall for replacement of the passenger-side air bags as: 2003 to 2005 Honda
Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Elements, Pilots, Acura MDX and 2005 Acura RLs and 2003
to 2004 Honda Odysseys. Until California was added, the recall was limited to
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,
Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Below is a list of recent car recalls by several vehicle
manufacturers, as highlighted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States of America:
July 2: 1,910,102
Graco car seats, including SnugRide models, Recalled for the buckle which may
become stuck in a latched position.
July 1: 438,109
Chrysler vehicles from 2008-2010, including Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and
Country models, Recalled for the ignition switches that may move out of the run
position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to not deploy in the
event of a crash.
July 1: 35,000
Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles from 2010-2012, Recalled for a support bracket
that may become displaced during a side air bag deployment.
July 1: 4,414
Tiffin recreational vehicles from 2008-2011, Recalled for a potential short in
a circuit board for LED lights, increasing the risk of a fire.
July 1: 103 Suzuki
DL650A V-Strom motorcycles from 2014, Recalled for the drive chain which may
not have been riveted, causing it to come off.
June 30: 464,712
Chevrolet Camaro vehicles from 2010-2014, Recalled for the switches that may
move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to
not deploy in the event of a crash.
June 27: 29,019
Chevrolet Cruze vehicles from 2013-2014, Recalled for the driver’s front air
bag inflator, which may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
June 27: 1,360 BMW
motorcycles from 2012-2014, including C 600 Sport and C 650 GT models, Recalled
for a potential engine stall.
June 27: 196
Nissan LEAF vehicles from 2014, Recalled for a problem with the motor control
circuit board which may cause the vehicle to suddenly shut down.
June 26: 4,629
Ford F-150 vehicles from 2014 with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS), Recalled
for an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet which may
cause a total loss of steering control while driving.
June 26: 950 BMW
R1200 RT motorcycles from 2014, Recalled for the piston rod in the rear shock
absorber which may break without warning, causing loss of stability.
June 26: 13
Seagrave Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles from 2013-2014, Recalled for the
seat belt latch plate, which may become partially engaged with the buckle.
June 24: 58,669
Ford vehicles from 2005-2007, In a limited regional recall for air bag
inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: 34,600
Mazda vehicles from 2003-2008, In a limited regional recall for air bag
inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: BMW
vehicles from 2001-2006, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators
that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: Toyota
vehicles from 2003-2005, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators
that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: Honda
vehicles from 2001-2011, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators
that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: Honda
vehicles from 2003-2005, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators
that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: Chrysler
vehicles, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture
upon deployment of the air bag.
June 24: Nissan
vehicles, In a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture
upon deployment of the air bag.
June 20: 21,567
Chevrolet Sonic vehicles from 2012, Recalled for the transmission turbine shaft
which may fracture.
June 20: 14,765
Buick LaCrosse vehicles from 2014, Recalled for a wiring splice that may
corrode and break, which could result in not notifying drivers to safety issues
such as rollaway.
June 19: 57,512 GM
vehicles from 2014-2015, including Chevrolet Silverado and Tahoe models,
Recalled for inoperative radios that may not alert drivers to safety issues
such as rollaway.
June 19: 61 GM
vehicles from 2013, including Buick Encore and Chevrolet Spark models, Recalled
for improper welding that may cause the passenger side front air bag to not
deploy.
June 18: 33,000
Mazda Tribute vehicles from 2008-2011, Recalled for potential loss of power
steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 18: 31,250 GM
vehicles from 2012, including Chevrolet Camaro and Buick Verano models,
Recalled for the driver side frontal air bag which may not deploy.
June 18: 3,107 Kia
Cadenza vehicles from 2014 equipped with 19” non-chrome aluminum wheels,
Recalled for potential fracturing of the wheels.
June 18: 33
Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from 2014, Recalled for the Sensing and Diagnostic
Module which may short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags
and seat belt pretensioners.
June 17: 10,462
Lexus GS 350 vehicles from 2013, Recalled for a failed switch which may cause
the vehicle to brake on its own.
June 17: 209
Harley-Davidson Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits for Sportster XL motorcycles
from 2014, Recalled for potentially causing the front wheel to lock up.
June 13: 844,277
Toyota vehicles from 2002-2004, including Sequoia and Corolla models, Recalled
for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment.
June 13: 4,000
Double Camel Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless tires, Recalled for possibly missing
the load range designation, which could cause the owners to unknowingly
overload and lead to a blowout.
June 13: 1,038
Honda Fit vehicles from 2013 with a manual transmission, Recalled for the
driveshaft which may fracture and separate from the vehicle.
June 9: 183,425
Ford Taurus vehicles from 2010-2014, Recalled for the license plate lamp
assembly which may corrode as a result of water intrusion, increasing the risk
of a fire.
June 9: 17,726
Dodge Ram ProMaster from 2014, Recalled for water intrusion that may cause
circuit corrosion, disabling numerous things such as air bags and turn signals.
June 9: 6,120
Chrysler vehicles from 2014, including Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee
models, Recalled for the adaptive cruise control that may cause unintended
continued acceleration.
June 9: 4,141 Fiat
500e Battery Electric Vehicles from 2013-2014, Recalled for a potential short
circuit which could cause the service fuse to blow.
June 9: 101
Keystone Dutchmen Infinity fifth wheel trailers from 2014, Recalled for the
interior steps which may fracture.
June 5: 740,878
Ford vehicles from 2008-2011, including Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape models,
Recalled for a potential loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of
a crash.
June 5: 179,027
Ford Explorer vehicles from 2011-2013, Recalled for a potential loss of power
steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 4: 50,000
Toyota Highlander vehicles from 2014, Recalled for improper software that may
cause the front passenger seat belt force limiter to malfunction.
June 3: 334 Nissan
vehicles from 2014, including Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 models,
Recalled for lug nuts that may fall off, which may result in tire separation.
June 3: HME
Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis emergency vehicle from 2013, Recalled
for the latch plate of the seat belt which may become partially engaged with
the buckle.
June 2: 370,000
Toyota Sienna vehicles from 2004-2011, Recalled for the carrier cable which may
corrode, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
June 2: 82,579
Ford all weather floor mats sold for vehicles from 2006-2011, including Ford
Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models, Recalled for potential interference with the
accelerator pedal.
June 2: 14,529
UCI-FRAM Group ignition switches for GM vehicles, Recalled for the switches
that may move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the
air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
June 2: 231 Toyota
Highlander vehicles from 2014, Recalled for seats that may have been
manufactured incorrectly, causing the seats to come out of their tracks.