Dodge, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo Recall Vehicles As Well
Just why certain automakers consistently endure costly recall campaigns more than others is hard to pinpoint, but the regular bad news can have a negative effect on consumers who generally think a car's problems should be ironed out before it leaves the assembly plant.
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| GM's most recent string of recalls started with 433,632 1998 through 1999 model year Buick LeSabre, Oldsmobile 88, and Pontiac Bonneville full-size sedans. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The fact that all automakers, including stalwart Toyota, face recalls, speaks to the complexity of the modern automobile, but General Motors' recent run of recalls that now total close to four million units for the first quarter of 2004 alone with this latest batch, is a cause for unrest.
General Motors was again on February's U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.com) vehicle recalls list, along with DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Volvo.
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| A total of 581,394 2002 through 2003 midsize GMT360 sport utilities were also recalled, which included the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile Bravada. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
It took a total of five separate recall notices for GM's total North American recalls to reach 1,262,240 units in February, starting with 433,632 1998 through 1999 model year Buick LeSabre, Oldsmobile 88, and Pontiac Bonneville full-size sedans to replace a potentially faulty fuel pressure regulator which could cause a fuel leak.
The 828,608 remaining GM recalls included a total of 581,394 2002 through 2003 midsize GMT360 sport utilities, more commonly known as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy/Envoy XL, and Oldsmobile Bravada, were also recalled to inspect and replace faulty windshield wiper motors and electronics.