Chrysler has issued a recall for certain Dodge Ram trucks from model years 2010 and 2011 because labels were printed with incorrect weight and seating capacity information. No incidents have been reported. About 840 vehicles are affected, including the D2, DJ, and DS-Body versions. The trucks were manufactured between April 20, 2010 and August 10, [...]

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling about 85,000 model year 2010 C-Class and 2010 and 2011 E-Class vehicles because they might lose power steering fluid, which could lead to a loss of power steering and pose a crash risk. The automaker received an unspecified number of complaints regarding the loss of power steering fluid, including those who [...]

General Motors is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles because they may have defective power steering pressure lines which could create leaks in the power steering fluid, posing a fire risk if the fluid were to spray on hot engine or exhaust system components. One incident involving a fire was reported; injuries were not [...]

Aston Martin is recalling certain 2007 and 2008 model year vehicles due to potential cracks in the cam bolts of the front bottom suspension arm, which could lead to steering loss and in rare circumstances pose a crash risk. The company received one report in June 2009, but no accident or injury occurred. Included in [...]

A new 5-star vehicle safety ratings system has been introduced, and of the 33 vehicles tested, the 2011 BMW 5-series sedan and the 2011 Hyundai Sonata sedan (later release) were the only ones to receive the top 5-star rating. A one-star rating represents the lowest rating a vehicle can receive; none received that mark. The [...]