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The pumps have a defect that'll cause them to stop pumping fuel to the engine. You don't need to be a mechanic to see why that's a problem.…
keep reading article "Acura Recalls More DENSO Fuel Pumps That Are Really Bad at Pumping Fuel"alleges multiple automakers are guilty of using defective and dangerous airbag control units.
keep reading article "Canadian airbag control unit class-action lawsuit could top $1 billion"Sodium particulates, often found in cheap gas, can cling to the inside of the pump and increase resistance as they heat up.
keep reading article "Cheap Gas and Cheaper Fuel Pumps, An Acura Recall Story"Acura says something happened during manufacturing that can cause the 9-speed automatic transmission to fail to properly shift into the 'park' position. Yeah, I'd say "something happened." Something like "you guys messed up."
A transmission that can't go into park means your car could easily roll away and hurt someone. So until the problem is fixed, the parking brake should always be set.
The recall begins in January 2015.
keep reading article "TLX Transmissions Already Need Replacing"When you spend $35k+ on a car, you usually do so with the assumption that the transmission will be able to make it's way from 1st to 4th gear without acting like a washing machine filled with bricks.
keep reading article "Transmission Problem Sparks Lawsuit"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.