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[Handsome Devil]

Had my 308s recall done this morning - they've quietly called them back to sort a fault where the headlamps switch themselves off at night.  Potentially, this is every bit as dangerous as a runaway throttle pedal, yet the press don't seem to want to make a big deal out of this while they're baying for Toyotas blood.  I predict most manufacturers will quietly now recall cars for all their outstanding safety faults and get them out the way while the media are concentrating on Toyota.

[CharlieG]

That happens to me too kate so I don't think it's a serious issue

Seems to be what's happening at the mo with other car manufacturers slag.

[Pompey-Bumblebee]

hi all
just got this sent to me today with list of cars affected and contact numbers.

A guide to current car recalls


Following car recalls by Honda, Toyota, Citroen and Peugeot, here's a list of affected manufacturers and official advice.

Honda faulty airbags: multiple models

Honda has issued another safety recall after it announced 437,000 of its cars must be checked for a problem with their airbags.

The airbags could possibly overinflate and burst, showering the car's occupants with shards of deadly metal.

So far, no vehicles in the UK have suffered from this problem as all known defects relate to the USA, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Australia and Japan.

The models related to this are the Civic, Accord and CR-V, all made between 2001 and 2002.

Honda faulty window switches: Jazz

Honda has recalled over 170,000 Jazz superminis in the UK due to faulty window switches.

In a worst-case scenario, the switch can catch fire when put in contact with liquid. Cars built in Swindon are not affected.

Official advice: Owners of 2001 - 2008 Jazz models will be contacted for checks. A simple fix is available and Honda has a specific 'recall' section on its website so you can check your car.

Contact: honda.co.uk/cars/owners/youandyourcar/recallsandupdates/

Toyota 'sticky' accelerators: multiple models

Toyota has confirmed 180,865 vehicles across the UK are the subject of its accelerator pedal safety recall.

Models affected:

Aygo (Feb 2005 - Aug 2009);
Corolla (Oct 2006 - Dec 2009);
iQ (Nov 2008 - Nov 2009);
Verso (Feb 2009 - 5 Jan 2010);
Yaris (Nov 2005 - Sep 2009);
Avensis (Nov 2008 - Dec 2009);
Auris (Oct 2006 - 5 Jan 2010);
RAV4 (Nov 2005 - Nov 2009)

Official advice: Toyota is collating registration details from the DVLA of the cars it knows are affected, and will contact owners directly to have their vehicles fixed.

Toyota faulty brakes: Prius

Toyota has also recalled 436,000 of its new Prius hybrid models worldwide, with 8,500 cars in the UK. (Prius 3, June 2009 - January 2010)

The recall is to rectify a potential problem with the brake pedal on bumpy roads and in cold weather.

Official advice: Toyota will contact all owners affected by this recall, which is for cars built up to the end of January 2010.

Web link: Toyota's blog


Citroen and Peugeot 'sticky' accelerators: multiple models

A potential weakness of global car manufacturing has been exposed by the news that Peugeot and Citroen - whose 107 and C1 models form a single platform trio with the Toyota Aygo - have also been affected by the faulty accelerator pedal.

Citroen

Model affected: C1

Official advice: According to Citroen, only 36 cars will be recalled within the next month in the UK because only petrol versions with ESP fitted are affected.

Contact: Owners can call 0844 463 3500.

Web link: citroen.co.uk

Peugeot

Model affected: 107

Official advice: Almost 6,700 107s will be recalled and the maker will contact affected owners directly.

Contact: Owners can call 0845 200 2500.

Web link: peugeot.co.uk

10 February 2010

[Handsome Devil]

Where does all the deadly metal come from in Hondas airbags?  Have Honda got them mixed up with the product from their claymore factory?

[ian789]

[CharlieG]

Saw that in the InGear supplement on the toyota article. So many puns going around

[soffit]

Where does all the deadly metal come from in Hondas airbags?  Have Honda got them mixed up with the product from their claymore factory?

Got anymore to say on this? I did wonder the media offered this 'Fact' with no follow up.

[Puglet]

Wonder how the Toyota president is going to get on with his chat with US senators. Feel a bit sorry for him, wonder if the President of Ford was called in to 'discuss' the Ford Pintos ability to burst into flames when rear-ended, and they allegedly knew of the 'fault' at design stage, but couldn't be *rsed to fix it.

Those americans are still sore about Pearl Harbour if you ask me!

[soffit]

Wonder how the Toyota president is going to get on with his chat with US senators. Feel a bit sorry for him, wonder if the President of Ford was called in to 'discuss' the Ford Pintos ability to burst into flames when rear-ended, and they allegedly knew of the 'fault' at design stage, but couldn't be *rsed to fix it.

Those americans are still sore about Pearl Harbour if you ask me!

  We seem to demand perfect safety and a pain-free life until we die; and dying is under review as we speak

[Puglet]

Too right soffit, just ask the people of Stafford 

And I thought Dr Shipman had a bad record.

[Pompey-Bumblebee]

hi all
had product recall letter on monday from peugeot/dvla. booked car in for work to be carried out. the car went in on wednesday. it needs a new pedal. but they didnt do the work. they have now said its going to be await from 2 to 3 weeks to get the part in from toyota. been on the phone to consumer direct and the local news. cause they expect me to drive the car around with the issue. the garage also told me not to drive any long distances. but need the car as going away in the next few weeks.

[Puglet]

Is yours an auto then John or does is have optional ESP whatever?

[Pompey-Bumblebee]

it is an automatic

[Puglet]

Are right cheers John, talking of Peugeot contact, had an email to go on their website and indulge in My Peugeot and a letter from dealer about servicing, but as they like contacting us so much would of thought a letter or email to say don't worry although your car has loads of Toyota labelling, no need to worry about dodgy accelerators or brakes.

Peugeot if your going to send me information, make it useful and relevant 

Thank goodness for sites like these  , where peeps can get info about these types of problems.

[europug]

Too right soffit, just ask the people of Stafford 

And I thought Dr Shipman had a bad record.

wots wrong with stafford ? lol