Chrysler is recalling 180,963 2007-2008 Sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Unused electrical connectors for the TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.

Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning. Dealers will seal the wires for the TPMS free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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BMW is recalling certain models of the 2008 BMW X5 Sport Utility vehicles for problems with the rear axle stabilizer (anti sway bar). These vehicles were equipped with a sports suspension stabalizer rather than a standard suspension stabilizer on the rear axle.

In certain driving conditions, such as fast lane changes at high speed, the vehicle could experience an ‘over steer’ behavior affecting vehicle handling and control, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the rear axle stabilizer. the recall is expected to begin during April 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 or via email to customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

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Mercedes Benz USA, LLC has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLR. They stated on certain passenger vehicles, the windshields were not installed correctly. Either the primer or activator was missing at the time of installation.

If a crash occurs the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Dealers will remove the windshields, clean and reinstall them correctly with primer and activator. The recall began on January 25, 2008. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to have vehicles repaired.

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Triumph Motorcycles America LTD has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050. They stated on certain motorcycles equipped with an optional accessory luggage rack, under sized washers were used which prevents the sliding carriage from moving as intended.

Reduced stability can occur if the motorcycle is ridden with the fitted accessory, exceeded maximum weight, and it speeds far in excess of 80 mph limit warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the accessory racks for lateral movement. Those racks not displaying any movement will be repaired. The recall began on December 15, 2007. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

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Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it was recalling 393,714 Sonata passenger cars in the United States to fix a problem with the air bag system in the front passenger seat.
The automaker said the recall affects 2006-2008 Sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system. The system disables the front passenger seat’s front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or a small child in the seat.
The right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that could result from the air bag inflating during a crash.
Hyundai said it received some complaints that the system was misclassifying a small adult as a child and shutting off the passenger air bag. The automaker said the misclassification would prevent the air bag from inflating in a crash, potentially leading to an injury to the passenger.
Hyundai spokesman Miles Johnson said the company was not aware of any injuries and was conducting the recall to “ensure the safety for our customers.”
Dealers will evaluate the air bag system and the make any necessary repairs. The recall is expected to begin in late May.
For more information, owners can contact Hyundai at (800) 633-5151.

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Volvo Cars Of North America has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Volvo XC70. They stated that certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard NO. 120, “Tire Selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.” The wheel information label located on the rear drivers side door pillar was printed missing the wheel size (rim) information.

The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance by ensuring that vehicles to which it pertains are equipped with tires of adequate size and load rating with rims of appropriate size and type designation.

Owners will be provided with the correct certification label and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on January 31, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

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