R.J. Hill Consulting

Consulting Forensic Engineers

Home

About Us

Gallery 1

Gallery 2

Contact Us

Linkedin

Blog

News

Safety Defect Notices

Honda Recall

Electric Heater Recall

Vehicle Recalls

Haier Freezer Recall

Avalon, Lexus Recall

Corolla, Matrix and Vibe

Recall News

Storage Tank Collapse

Recent Recalls

Gulf Oil Leak Flowrate

Natural Gas Explosion

Important Recalls

Not Exactly Fraud

Toyota Recall

CPSC Workshop

Engineering Experts?

Archives

Third Quarter 2005

Fourth Quarter 2005

First Quarter 2006

Second Quarter 2006

Third Quarter 2006

Fourth Quarter 2006

First Quarter 2007

Second Quarter 2007

October 2007

November 2007

December 2007

CPSC Recalls

Frost Damage?

Recall Update

Notes From NCIB

Ford Recall

Continuing Education

WSMV Iteam Report

List of Clients

Links

Site Map

               Recent Recalls

Toyota

Toyota has announced that the following vehicles have been recalled:

2005-2010 Avalon, Floor Mat
2007-2010 Camry, Accelerator Pedal
2009-2010 Corolla, Floor Mat
2008-2010 Highlander, Floor Mat/Accelerator Pedal
2009-2010 Matrix, Floor Mat
2004-2009 Prius, Floor Mat
2010 Prius, Antilock Braking System
2009-2010 RAV4, Accelerator Pedal
2003 Sequoia, Vehicle Stability Control
2008-2010 Sequoia, Accelerator Pedal
1998-2010 Sienna, Corrosion of Spare Tire Holding Cable
2005-2010 Tacoma, Floor Mat
2007-2010 Tundra, Floor Mat
2009-2010 Venza, Floor Mat
2006-2008 Lexus, Engine Valve Springs

Most of the recalled vehicles are part of the well-publicized problem that Toyota has had with vehicles engaging in sudden acceleration. However, recently a new problem has arisen involving the Lexus line. The engine valve springs have a tendency to fail causing the engine to stall. For further information on these or any other Toyota vehicles, please visit the Toyota website at http://www.toyota.com/recall/ .

UFI Filters

UFI Filters USA has recalled fuel filters manufactured between March 11 and April 27, 2010 because of a design defect in the quick connector. The connector can leak gasoline and aside from preventing engine ignition, can lead to a fire. If the vehicle is in motion and the engine suddenly loses its fuel supply, the engine will stop, resulting in the loss of power steering and brakes and possibly resulting in a crash. The fuel filters were sold under the Purolator brand, part number F65277. For further information, contact UFI Filters USA at 1-888-787-1740.

Nissan

Nissan is recalling certain left and front control links due to defective welding. The links are identified as part numbers 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0Q00A, 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, 54500ZR00A. The links were sold as replacement parts for 2004-2010 Titan, Armada, and QX56 and 2005-2010 Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder vehicles. The weld does not meet strength requirements and if failure occurs while the vehicle is in transit, loss of control and eventual crash can result. For further information, contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261




Comments or questions? Send email to rjhill@rjhill.com