BMW has decided to recall seven models of the Mini series built between 2007 and 2011. The carmaker is recalling 235,535 worldwide, including 88,911 cars in the U.S. The recall is due to the problem in the electronic circuit board that controls the electric auxiliary water pump, which cools the engine’s turbocharger. This water pump failure can overheat, causing a fire. The faulty water pumps will be replaced free of charge. [LA Times]
Jaguar UK has decided to recall over 17,500 X-Type range due to a fault in the engine management control software. It affects cars made between 2006 and 2010 with diesel engines. Owners of these affected cars can return their cars to the nearest Jaguar dealers and get a free software update to fix the problem. [Ubergizmo]
General Motors Co. has decided to recall 6,006 units of the new Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 models in the United States and Canada. The carmaker explains that the issue that was discovered in early September 2011 could allow the rear hatch to separate from the vehicle in an accident. General Motors dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges for free. [egmCarTech]
Toyota Japan has decided to recall the latest model of its Prius hybrid sold in the Japanese market due to complaints over brake problems. The company will recall and repair for free more than 170,000 units of the Prius car, which went on the market last May. Toyota has informed its dealers in the United States about a similar recall plan involving some 100,000 Prius vehicles sold in the States. [FarEastGizmos]
General Motors has decided to recall 10,119 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks over brake vacuum components that can freeze in very low ambient temperatures. GM’s dealers will inspect and modify the brake vacuum lines on those Vibes for free. However, the Pontiac Vibes operated in warmer climate states are not being recalled. [Autoblog]
Volkswagen of America today announced that they will recall 13,500 cars including Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos that were built between September 2008 and August 2009. These car are equipped with the DSG transmission. There is an issue with a temperature sensor in the dual clutch transmission. In the coming weeks, owners of the affected cars will be contacted by Volkswagen of America to schedule an appointment at their local dealer to have their car inspected, and if necessary, have the car repaired. [Autoblog]
