GM Recalls an Additional 1,260,000 Vehicles

In a much smaller recall than any on the NHTSA's list, DaimlerChrysler is recalling only 3,200 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravans, but the recall is for model year 2005 vehicles equipped with the much touted "stow and go" rear seats. The recall has nothing to do

DaimlerChrysler is recalling only 3,200 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravans, over a front seatbelt retractor which may have been improperly assembled. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

with the domestic automaker's highly functional new seat system, however, but instead affects the right front seatbelt retractor which may have been improperly assembled.

Some analysts were initially concerned that Porsche's better than average quality record may become tarnished once its Cayenne sport utility vehicle, which uses a large portion of Volkswagen parts and systems and shares its general architecture with the Volkswagen Touareg, is making up for a significant amount of the Weissach brand's sales. That concern seems founded now that two separate recalls have been ordered totaling 8,244 Cayennes. The first involves 4,144 2003

Early concerns about Porsche suffering reliability problems due its use of a large portion of Volkswagen parts and systems in the new Cayenne now seem justified. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

through 2004 of the marque's luxury SUVs to replace the driver's seat frame which could break due to improper welding. The second is for 4,100 2004 Cayennes, recalled to inspect the transfer case housing which could fracture. But it's not all Volkswagen's fault, as Porsche faces a third recall affecting 1,805 2003 911 models, being pulled back to the dealer to replace the front seats. In the event of a rear end collision the seats could potentially tilt to one side.

Volkswagen in mind, the economy gone luxury automaker is recalling 377,130 1999 through 2002 Jettas, to replace a potentially faulty brake light switch. On a much smaller note, Volvo is in the process of recalling 3,242 2002 V70/V70XC models to replace a brake light relay.