K2 Motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the 1999 Toyota Tercel.  These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.

Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.  K2 Motor will notify owners and offer a full refund.  The recall is expected to begin during September 2008.  Owners may contact K2 Motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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K2 Motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle.  These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.

Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.  K2 Motor will notify owners and offer a full refund.  The recall is expected to begin during September 2008.  Owners may contact K2 Motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Elantra with a 2.0 liter.  They stated that the fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact.  This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.

Poor engine starting and hesitation may result.  Other engine  performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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Mazda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 - 2008 Mazda 6’s with California emission specifications.  The metal fuel tanks on the affectded vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.

This could lead to preforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.  Fuel linkage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank.  The recall is expected to begin on or about August 28, 2008.  Ownerds may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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GM has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Hummer H2, 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Saturn Outlook, and 2008 Buick Enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system.  A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control circuit ground wire.

This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.  Dealers will install a wire harness with an in line fuse free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, GMC at 1-866-996-9436, or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, or at my GMlink, http://www.GM.com/recall.

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Hyundai has announced that they will recalling certain models of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra.  They stated that the fuel pump may loose pressure and degrade the engines performance.  The recall affects Elantras with a 2.0 litre beta engine.  The Fuel pumps may loose pressure as gasoline with ethanol produces a buildup of film on the unit’s electrical contacts, leading to poor starting or engine hesitation.

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