Minivan Rattle
If a customer complains of a rattle noise at the right front of a 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager (built between Nov. 7, 2011, and Nov. 8, 2011), check the torque of the right front upper strut mount fasteners.
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GMC PS Leak
This bulletin applies to 2007-2013 GMC Yukon and Denali vehicles. A power steering fluid leak may be found from the power steering hose connection at the steering rack.
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Mazda MIL
This bulletin applies to 2010-2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata models produced before June 22, 2012. Some vehicles may experience the MIL on with DTC P2096:00 (target A/F feedback system too lean) stored. This is caused by improper control logic. To correct the problem, the control logic has been changed.
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Prius Recall
This bulletin applies to 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid models, regarding the hybrid propulsion system. Toyota announced a recall of certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles built from July 2011 to January 2015 because the hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
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Subaru recalled certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to Oct. 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0 XT models made from April 10, 2015, to Oct. 20, 2015.
Benz Brake Clatter
This bulletin applies to 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine and code B07 ceramic composite brakes. A clattering noise may be heard from the front axle brakes on rough terrain/rough roads.
Kia Fuel Pressure
This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013 Kia Sportage SL vehicles equipped with a GDI engine. The MIL may be on, along with the ECM system-related DTC P0087 stored (fuel rail pressure too low).
Needles Concern
This applies to all 2000-2018 GM V6 and V8 pushrod engines equipped with roller rockers. GM notes that if you find roller rocker arm needle bearings during an oil change, inspect all rocker arms.
US Motor Works Earns WITTDTJR Honors
US Motor Works LLC has received a WITTDTJR (What It Takes To Do The Job Right) award from AutoZone Inc.'s Mexico division.
ATMC to Offer Workshops for Automotive Training Developers at Conference
A new track of workshops for automotive industry training developers will be part of the 2019 ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) conference April 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas.
BCA Summer Road Trip Promotion Rewards Warehouse Distributors
NTN Bearing Corp. of America is rewarding warehouse distributors who order BCA Bearings products during the BCA Summer Road Trip promotion that begins April 1, 2019.
