Chrysler has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 Dodge Ram light duty pickup trucks equipped with manual temperature control (MTC) only.  They stated that the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.

This can decrease the driver’s visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.  Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during August 2009.  Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

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Personalized Vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon corporation.  They stated that these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform lift installations in motor vehicles.”  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair r mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  Personalized Vans and Trucks is working with Ricon Corporation to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon Corporation at 1-818-267-3000.

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Curt is recalling certain Class 1 receiver hitches, P/N 11500, manufactured between march 26, 2008 and March 12, 2009, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on model year 2008 through 2010 Nissan Infiniti EX35 vehicles.  They stated that when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the bumper structure of the vehicle may pull away from the vehicle frame.

A vehicle crash can occur should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle in operation.  Curt mfg will notify owners and replace the hitches free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009.  Owners may contact Curt mfg toll free at 1-800-738-7213.

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Jaguar has announced that it is recalling certain models of the 2010 XF vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire selection and rims.”  The recommended tire pressure on the tire placard label does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle.

Customers may inflate tires to an incorrect pressure due to this tire pressure mislabeling.  Failure to inflate tires to the correct pressures can lead to loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will be instructed to inspect the tire placard label.  If the recommended pressure on the tire placard does not correspond with the tires fitted to the vehicle, that label will be removed and replaced with a label stating the correct recommended tire pressure.  This service will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before August 17, 2009.  Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

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Land Rover has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 Range Rover vehicles.  They stated that during the installation process it was identified that primer, applied by an automated glazing robot, was not being dispensed onto the glass.  This omission can lead to the chemical bonding between the primer and the polyurethane adhesive not being activated and therefore the windshield not chemically bonded to the vehicle.  Where the windshield is not chemically bonded, water could enter the vehicle and/or there may be increased wind noise.

Full windshield retention may not be achieved in the event of an airbag deployment or during a vehicle crash.  This increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.  Dealers will inspect the rear tailgate glass for the presence of primer and will prime the windshield glass as needed and free of charge.  The recall bagan on July 17, 2009.  Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

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Toyota has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2006 through 2009 Sienna and 2009 Lexus GX passenger vehicles.  They stated that the vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the GVWR on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles.  Some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the GVWR value.  These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire selection and rims,” and 49 CFR part 567.

The GVWR is insufficent for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.  Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a Toyota or Lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owners manual.  This remedy will be preformed free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 28, 2009.  Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

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