Toyota is recalling certain models of the 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and/or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

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Mercedes Benz is recalling certain models of the 2006-2008 GL and ML class vehicles equipped with a trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer to the body frame do not meet perfarmance specifications.

This may result in the trailer hitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.

Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall is expected to begin in June of 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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Ferrari has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2004 through 2007 Scaglietti. They stated that certain models have been known to have a malfunction of a sensor in the Formula 1 transmission. This malfunction could make it impossible to shift gears.

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General Motors (GM) has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Buick Lucerne. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118, ‘Power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.’ Under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.

This standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation. Dealers will install a new harness. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

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Volkswagen is recalling certain models of the 2008 Passat and 2009 Tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0T FSI ULEV II engines. These vehicles have and engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine RPM.

An engine surge caused by a unexpected increase in engine RPM may suprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

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GM is recalling certain models of the 2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans. The front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or not unlatch. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover. owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTE: This campaign is an expansion of a previous recall. Recall (05V558).

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