GM pointed out that 15,000 Malibu sedans for threat fire

DETROIT, 15.11. Reuters) - General Motors co is remembered almost 15,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans from model year 2013 check for faulty wiring harnesses, which can cause a fire.

GM also said on Friday it is recalling 44.406 2014 a problem to check an option list beginning with model year, which can lead to malfunction of the cars defrosters.

2013 Special equipment list with optional power front seats equipped said GM wiring harness against the seat frame might be wearing, which could lead the "spark, flickering lights, wiring, smoke or fire melted."

GM said that it knows two fires in unattended vehicles and "There is no known crashes or injuries" with reference to the State.

The recall affects 14.909 vehicles in the United States, 13 in Canada and seven in Mexico.

2014 Optional list said GM of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) can work incorrectly. If the defroster doesn't work, drivers may not said on the windshield, clear GM.

The automaker said was it not crash due to the condition known injuries or complaints.

The recall affects 42.696 vehicles in the United States, in Canada 1.034 and 676 in Mexico.

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Ford recalls 370,000 Ford, Lincoln and mercury sedans

Ford Motor about 370,000 year 2005 to 2011 of model Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln town car sedans in the United States and Canada a steering shaft problem is bearing in mind the company in a statement.

Corrosion of the lower steering shaft-intermediate vehicles in "high corrosion resistance States and provinces" can lead to the loss of steering, the company says.

The 355,000 vehicles in the U.S. recall are Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Iceland, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

The remaining 15,000 cars are in Canada.

Ford said that dealers will check and replace the lower-intermediate steering shaft and, if necessary, secure lower steering column bearing and replace the upper intermediate steering shaft.

The company was not aware of accidents or injuries related to the issue, called it.

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Toyota recalls 778,000 Rav4 all-terrain vehicle, Lexus sedans

To resolve all-terrain vehicle and Lexus HS 250 h sedan to a suspension problem that could cause crashes with reference to 778,000 RAV4 Toyota.

The company says if nuts really are attracted to rear suspension for a wheel alignment, the arms can rust and separate from the vehicle.

Toyota reports nine crashes and three minor injuries from the issue.

RAV4s of the product recall are covered from the model years 2006 to 2011. The Lexus limos are from 2010 only.

Toyota says that he developed a plan to resolve the issue. Owner by mail will be notified if dealer for a free repair of the vehicles must be taken into account.

Now the company is saying to their drivers to contact when they heard an unusual noise in the rear of the vehicle dealer.

Associated press contributed to this report.

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Acura recalls over 56,000 sedans in North America

Honda's Acura brand is recalling 56,881 TL sedans from model years 2007 and 2008 in North America to replace a power steering hose that could leak over time and potentially cause a fire.

The recall affects 52,615 TL sedans in the U.S. and another 4,266 in Canada, the Japanese automaker said.

Acura said the hose may deteriorate and leak over time. Leaking fluid could lead to a loss of power steering assistance or could cause smoke and fire, the Japanese automaker said.

Acura said no crashes, injuries or fires have been reported related to the issue.

The company said owners will be notified of the recall by mail, beginning in mid-June. Customers also can see whether their car is affected by the recall at http://www.recalls.acura.com/ or www.acura.ca/recalls.

Reuters contributed to this report.

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Ford to recall Fusion, Milan sedans

DETROIT — Ford is recalling more than 128,000 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2010 and 2011 model years because the wheels can fall off the cars.

The recall affects only cars with 17-inch steel wheels built from April 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009, and from Dec. 1, 2009 through Nov. 13, 2010.

Federal regulators say that bolts holding the wheels on can fracture, causing a vibration. If the vibration is ignored, the wheels can separate from the car.

Ford says it's not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.

Dealers will replace the lug nuts on all four wheels and check the rear disc brake surface. The recall is expected to begin around Jan. 24.

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