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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Publishes Recall of 2001 Honda Civic Sedans and Coupes
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Publishes Recall of 2001 BMW 7 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW X5, BMWZ8
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) PUBLISHES RECALL OF 2001 HONDA CIVIC SEDANS AND COUPES
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting 2001 Honda Civic sedans and coupes. The hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force. In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. 120,649 cars are subject to this recall. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Honda at (800) 999-1009. The NHTSA Recall Number is 01V182. The NHTSA notice can be viewed at http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/013/v500.htm.
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) PUBLISHES RECALL OF 2001 BMW 7 SERIES, BMW 3 SERIES, BMW X5, BMWZ8
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting 2001 BMW 7 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW X5, BMW Z8. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. 22,345 vehicles are subject to this recall. Consumers should contact BMW at (800) 831-1117. The NHTSA Recall Number is 01V206. The NHTSA notice can be viewed at http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/013/v510.htm.
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risk and should not be considered legal advice.
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