Safercar.gov is a government website that issues vehicle recalls by auto manufacturers and has many great articles pertaining to safety of the traveling public.

Here are some recent important recalls by our U.S. auto manufacturers.

FORD
Escape – 2013 1.6L engines
Recall as of 9/4/12
NHTSA Campaign #12V31000
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline #888-327-4236
Ford Recall #12S39
Vehicles Manufactured 10/5/11-8/31/12

Affected Part(s): Engine & Engine Cooling

Problem(s): Cyclinder head cup (Freeze cup) may become dislodge resulting in significant loss of engine coolant; glycol may cause a compartment fire.

Recall Begins:  9/10/12

Action: Ford Dealerships will replace the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover.

Cost: Free of charge by dealerships. Call 866-436-7332.

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HONDA
Element – 2007-2011
Recall as of 9/5/12
NHTSA Campaign #12V436000
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline #888-327-4236
Honda Recall #S53
Honda Auto Customer Service #800-999-1009
Vehicles with Parts from 2007-2011

Affected Part(s): Trailer Hitches

Problem(s): Turn signal lamp inadvertently switched with brake lights.

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Ridgeline – 2012
Recall as of 9/5/12
NHTSA Campaign #12V432000
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline #888-327-4236
Honda Recall #S52
Honda Auto Customer Service #800-999-1009
Vehicles Manufactured in 4/18/12

Affected Part(s): On-off switch.

Problem(s): Switch may be off making drivers uninformed of this issued.

Recall begins: 9/21/12.

Action: Honda dealers will repair the part(s) free of charge.

Source: http://www.safercar.gov

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