Stay up-to-date with You Auto Know each week on the latest safety recalls. Below are stories that have been reported on You Auto Know, but for a comprehensive search to see if your vehicle is subject to a recall, check with your dealer or NHTSA for complete details on any recall that may affect your vehicle. The NHTSA Auto Safety Hotline is 1-888-327-4236 (toll free 8:00AM to 10:00PM ET Monday-Friday) and can be accessed on-line at www.nhtsa.gov

Volvo to recall 125,000 trucks in United States (12/27/07)

Sweden's Volvo said on Thursday it would recall 125,000 trucks in the United States because of a fault with an electrical component. Volvo, the world's number two truck maker, said the problem was related to the main circuit-breaker in the lighting system.

Recall Alert: 275,000 Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn Cars and Crossovers (12/21/07)

GM announced it would recall 275,936 vehicles in the U.S. due to a faulty seal. The recalled vehicles include: 2005-07 Cadillac CTS, 2005-07 Cadillac STS, 2005-07 Cadillac SRX, 2006-07 Pontiac Solstice, 2007 Saturn Sky The company said it had received a “higher than normal” number of warranty claims for the faulty seal, which can leak fluid, leading to a loss of control. One crash has been reported, in which the rear wheels locked due to a leak. In another incident, a driver was injured when his vehicle lost control. The seal will be replaced for free, and the recall will begin in February 2008. Owners can call Cadillac at 800-982-2339, Pontiac at 800-620-7668 and Saturn at 800-972-8876 for more information.

Toyota recalling 15,600 Tundra pickups in U.S. (12/14/07)

Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday that it is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint. The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. "There is a possibility that a joint in the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly heat treated, resulting in insufficient hardness," Toyota said in a statement. This may cause a section of the rear propeller shaft to separate at the joint, it added. No injuries or accidents have been connected to the recall.

Chrysler Recalls 570,000 Dodge Trucks, Vans (12/7/07)

Chrysler said Friday it's recalling nearly 600,000 Dodge trucks and vans. The company said it's addressing concerns that the vehicles could shift out of park without the key in the ignition. Chrysler said there have been nine incidents involving injuries connected to the problem, but no fatalities have been reported. The recall affects 576,417 2001-2002 Dodge Dakota trucks and Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles and the 2002 Dodge Ram pickup. Owners will be notified starting in January 2008 and dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly. In the meantime, the company is advising vehicle owners to use the parking brake at all times when the vehicle isn't in use.

Ford recalls 1.2M trucks (12/6/07)

A faulty engine sensor has caused a massive recall of 1997-2003 Ford Super Duty pickups, Excursion SUVs and E-Series vans outfitted with a 7.3-liter diesel engine. The defective part can degrade over time and cause the engine to stall. Ford reports there have been 14 accidents or incidents when the vehicles lost control. Letters will be sent to owners later this month.

Toyota recalls 264,000 luxury cars (11/29/07)

In the United States, 26,274 Lexus GS300, 5,429 Lexus IS250, and 2,640 Lexus IS350 vehicles are being recalled, Matsuura said. The recalled models were exported from Japan, she said, adding that the same models were also being recalled in Canada, England, and Germany.

Ford-owned Volvo Cars recalls 58,000 vehicles (11/22/07)

Volvo Cars said Thursday it was recalling 56,000 vehicles because of two separate problems. Volvo Cars spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said 38,000 diesel cars of the S60, V 70 XC 70 and XC 90 models made in 2006 were being called back in Europe due to a material fault that could cause the motor catching fire. The second callback, involving 18,000 of the company's latest V 70 and XC 70 models, relates to an air bag problem in the side of the car. Bohlin said the fuel injector plants or bolts, located on top of the motor cylinder, were faulty, potentially causing diesel to leak out into the motor. Injector plants or bolts would be replaced free-of-charge in a procedure that would take about two hours, she said. With the air bags "there's a risk they don't launch fast enough," Bohlin said. The cars mainly have been sold in Sweden, Britain and in the U.S.

Nissan expands Sentra, Altima recall (11/20/07)

Nissan Motor Co. is expanding a U.S. recall of Sentra and Altima sedans to fix a faulty crankshaft sensor in 2002 and 2005-2006 models that may shut off the engine, Bloomberg News reported today. The recall covers about 653,910 vehicles with 2.5-liter engines, Tokyo-based Nissan told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a Nov. 8 letter posted today on the agency's Web site. The sensor's location may expose it to temperature variations that would interrupt signals it sends to the engine control module, the automaker said. Without the signals, the control module may shut off the engine in low-speed driving, Nissan said.

Report: GM recalls trucks, SUVs and Saturns (11/19/07)

General Motors Corp. recalled 69,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles and more than 20,000 Saturn cars for repairs including adding interior safety foam and fixing a timing chain, Bloomberg News reported today. Included are 57,100 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs from the 2007 model year, and 11,974 2001-model Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and 20,514 Saturn L-Series cars, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site.

Chrysler recalls 125,000 cars for fire risk (10/6/07)

Chrysler is recalling 125,000 cars because a problem with a cooling fan could lead to engine fires. The recall includes the 2007-2008 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger. So far, Chrysler has received 17 reports of fires since July. The company plans to notify car owners. For more information, call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

US says Razor recalling 20,000 electric scooters (10/5/07)

Razor USA LLC, a California-based importer, is recalling about 20,000 of its E300 electric scooters over concerns the handlebars can break off, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Friday. Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of injuries, the safety agency said. The battery-powered scooters were sold at Pep Boys (PBY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) stores and various Internet retail sites in 2006 between January and October. The Chinese-made blue or silver scooters were sold for between $190 to $230 and the recall covers those with barcodes beginning 100620-03 through -09. In 2005, Razor announced a recall of 246,000 electric scooters for a similar problem. Consumers were asked to stop using the scooters immediately and to contact Razor USA for a free repair kit. For more information, consumers can go to the company's Web site at www.razor.com/recall.

Volkswagen recalls 340,000 cars (10/1/07)

Volkswagen announced it was recalling 340,000 cars due to faulty headlights. Jetta, Rabbit, GTI and R32 cars from the 2005-2008 model years are included in the recall. As of today, any owner can bring their car in to get the problem fixed. Faulty headlights can be a hazard in night or daytime driving. No injuries have been reported, and concerned owners can call 1-800-822-8987 for more information.

Toyota recalls floor mats that jam gas pedals (9/27/07)

Toyota Motor Co. will recall floor mats from 55,000 Camry and Lexus ES 350 models due to complaints of unintended acceleration caused by the mats sticking underneath the accelerator pedal, federal safety officials and the automaker said Wednesday.

Toyota, Nissan recall mats, fuel tubes (9/27/07)

Nissan Motor Co. (Charts) announced a recall of nearly 420,000 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 SUVs from 1997 and 2001 due to possible corrosion in a tube used to pump gas.

Chrysler recalls Jeep vehicles due to brake defects (9/21/07)

Chrysler LLC recalled 28,755 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee sport-utility vehicles to replace front-brake parts that could fail because they may be made of the wrong type of metal, Bloomberg News reported today. The recall affects 2007 and 2008 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site. Some brake calipers may have been made with gray iron instead of ductile iron and could fracture, increasing stopping distance and possibly causing an accident, the Washington-based agency said.

Chrysler, Honda call back 482K vehicles (9/16/07)

Chrysler LLC said it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. The recall involves more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, more than 90,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and nearly 50,000 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler spokesman Max Gates said the automaker had received about 20 complaints of vehicles experiencing a delay in braking when drivers tried to come to a stop after coasting uphill. To fix the problem, the computer connected to the antilock brake system will be reprogrammed. In a separate action, Chrysler recalled 72,333 Dodge Avenger sedans and Chrysler Sebring convertibles from the 2008 model year to address problems with the front door latches and locks. Honda Motor Co. is recalling 182,756 Civics, the automaker's second-best selling U.S. model, to fix a wheel-bearing seal that may leak and cause the wheel to fall off. The recall, covering 2006 and 2007 model-year Civic sedans and coupes, was reported on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site. The affected models were made from March 24, 2005, through Feb. 8, 2007, Honda said. Water may be able to seep past an O-ring seal on the wheel bearing, damaging the bearing, Honda said on the NHTSA Web site. "This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash," Honda said.

Report: Honda recalls 182,756 Civics to fix wheel bearing O-ring (9/14/07)

Honda Motor Co. is recalling 182,756 Civic sedans, the automaker's second-best selling U.S. model, to fix an O-ring on the wheel bearing that may leak and cause the wheel to fall off, Bloomberg News reported today. The recall, affecting 2006 and 2007 model-year Civics, was reported on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site. The O-ring may not seal properly, allowing water to seep into the wheel bearing and damage it, Honda said in a letter on the NHTSA Web site. "This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash," Tokyo-based Honda said.

Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (8/16/07)

The N.I.C.E. P200 is a black portable navigation and entertainment device that can be attached to a vehicle’s windshield. The device has a 4-inch touch screen LCD monitor and contains one lithium battery. “Clarion” and “N.I.C.E. P200” are printed on the device. “Clarion NAVBATTERY” is printed on the battery. The recall includes any N.I.C.E. P200 in which batteries were previously replaced.

Ford recalling millions of vehicles because of faulty switches (8/16/07)

Although Ford has denied -- and continues to deny -- the switch started the fire that killed 74-year-old Dolly Mohlis in 2005, the company recently settled a lawsuit brought against it by Earl Mohlis. And last week, it issued a recall of an estimated 3.6 million vehicles -- bringing the total recalled over the past decade to more than 10 million -- every single car and truck built with a similar cruise control switch.

255,000 tires made in China recalled (8/10/07)

The models involved are steel-belted radial replacement tires for pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles that consumers bought from early 2004 through mid-2006, Foreign Tire Sales said.

Ford recalls 3.6 mln vehicles over switch (8/4/07)

The Ford vehicles being recalled are F-Series and Ranger pickup trucks, Explorer, Bronco and Mountaineer SUVs, Econoline vans and some Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis, Capri, Mark VII and Taurus Sho cars with model years ranging from 1992 to 2004, depending upon the particular vehicle.

Chinese-Made Tire Recall (8/2/07)

The potentially dangerous tires were sold from 2002 to 2006 and were distributed in the United States under the names Westlake, Compass, and YKS. Consumers should check the sidewalls of their tires for the brand name, size, model, and DOT number. Specific tire numbers and sizes affected by this inquiry are as follows:

Chinese tires recalled (7/26/07)

The tires involved in the recall are intended for use on larger light trucks such as heavy-duty pick-ups, large vans and ambulances. They are sold in the United States under the brand names Westlake, Telluride, Compass and YKS.

Michelin Releases Motorcycle Tire Recall Information (6/23/07)

Michelin is recalling 19,924 motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada. Currently, the company is working with Michelin motorcycle tire distributors and servicing Michelin motorcycle tire dealers to expedite the recall process. The recall is in effect for two front tire models: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and Michelin Pilot Power, both size 120/70 ZR 17 (58W), and labeled "MADE IN FRANCE." These tires may also be identified by the following Department of Transportation (DOT) identification numbers, found on the sidewall of the tire: DOT 6UCW 980T and DOT 6UCW 979T. No other Michelin tires are affected by this action.

Chrysler recalls 270,958 minivans in United States (5/11/07)

DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler group is recalling 270,958 minivans in the United States to fix faulty air bag sensors as they may not deploy because of corrosion, U.S. safety regulators said. The vehicles being recalled are 2005 model-year Town and Country and Dodge Caravan minivans.

Ford recalls 527,000 Escape SUVs (4/11/07)

Engine fires in 2001-2004 models linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors.

Ford recalls Super Duty trucks after tailpipe fires (3/21/07)

Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it was recalling over 37,000 of its new 2008 model-year F-Series Super Duty trucks after reported tailpipe fires in the diesel version of the pickups. Ford said it had received reports of three cases where leaking fuel or oil ignited when trapped in a diesel particulate filter near the tailpipe of the new trucks.

Honda Recalling 165,000 Cars and Trucks (3/19/07)

As part of a larger global recall, Honda is recalling about 165,000 cars and trucks in the U.S. from the 2005 – 06 model years due to potential engine defects. The problem stems from sealer material that can leak onto a coil wire inside the fuel pump, causing the wire to snap. That would lead to the cars stalling or failing to start. The company has received multiple complaints from customers, but there have been no injuries or crashes. Vehicles involved include 2005 Honda Accord coupes, sedans and hybrids, Odyssey minivans and 2006 Ridgeline pickups, as well as 2005 Acura RL, TL and TSX sedans. The recall is scheduled for early April. Owners can call Honda at 800-999-1009 for more information.

Chrysler recalls SUVs after dozens of reported fires (3/9/07)

That recall affects 2006 and 2007 model-year Jeep Liberty vehicles. Chrysler had received reports of 12 fires involving the Liberty and 66 fires for the Durango, Chrysler spokeswoman Kristin Tyll said. In a third move, the automaker also said it was recalling 10,994 of its recently released 2008 model Dodge Avenger sedans because of a problem with the door latches.

Ford Recalls Pickup Trucks, SUVs (3/6/07)

Ford Motor Co. recalled about 155,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles on Monday to repair a cruise control switch system that already had led to millions of recalls. Ford said the latest recall involved 2003 versions of the F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty truck, the Ford Excursion SUV and the Lincoln Blackwood pickup.

Volkswagen recalls nearly 800,000 cars (2/26/07)

Defective brake lights on Golf, GTI, Jetta, New Beetle and R32 are a potential safety hazard and should be replaced.

Honda recalls 45,000 Civic Hybrids (2/12/07)

Honda is recalling more than 45,000 Civic Hybrids built between 2005 and 2006, most of which were in the U.S. The recall is to fix defective voltage converters that could stop the cars’ engines and prevent them from restarting. There have been no reports of accidents but the recall sounds serious in nature and owners should contact their dealer.

Honda recalls 81,000 Accord sedans (1/22/07)

Honda Motor Co. is recalling 81,000 of its 2004-2005 Accord sedans because of issues that could cause an air bag-related sensor to fail, the company said Wednesday.

Toyota recalls Tundra, Sequoia for suspension fix (1/18/07)

Toyota Motor Corp. will recall about 533,000 Sequoia SUVs and Tundra pickup trucks in the United States to repair faulty components that could make the vehicles difficult to steer. The latest recall covers certain 2004 to 2007 model year Sequoias and 2004 to 2006 model year Tundras, both built at Toyota's Indiana plant.