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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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2007 G35 coupe recalls!

Wow ...

Posted on leftlanenews.com:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-new-b...-for-2007.html

According to BusinessWeek, 4 of the top 5 recalled cars were imports, the lone domestic being the Jeep Liberty. GM and Ford did well, both having a very low volume of vehicles recalled. Chrysler didn't perform as well as the other domestics, scoring 3 significant recalls. Full results to follow.

1. Volkswagen New Beetle: 1,002,000
2. Toyota Sequoia: 533,124
3. Jeep Liberty: 149,605
4. Nissan Altima: 140,582
5. Hyundai Tucson: 128,300
6. Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler: 80,894
7. Suzuki Forenza, Reno: 75,697
8. Volkswagen Passat, Passat Wagon: 58,800
9. Chrysler Sebring, 300, Dodge Caliber, Magnum, Charger, Nitro, Jeep Compass, Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler: 50,665
10. Infiniti G35 Coupe: 23,934
11. Chevrolet Aveo: 17,676
12. Nissan Versa: 16,309
13. GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook: 13,032
14. Ford Expedition: 10,061
This is surprising ... for a car in its last year of production ... for it to make the Top 10 of 2007 for recalled cars ... says a lot. Is there an explanation to this? I didn't find anything on a search ...

But ... it also makes me a little concerned. What's going to happen with the 2008 model?! Maybe I should wait a year to iron out all the bugs ...
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Wasn't this because of the '06 Factory headlight issue? It doesn't make mention of MY of car, just for 2007.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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How long are you willing to wait?? Like you said, the 2007 is the last year or the G35 and it still had recalls.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Yeah, anyone know what the recalls were about? I'm thinking it's just for the headlights too.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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It was just for the headlights according to infinitihelp.com

Recall Date : Oct 09 , 2006
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23,934

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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE �VERTICAL GRADIENT� AND �HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES� REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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That report is flawed, do you really think they sold 1 mil Bettles in 07? or how bout this?

6. Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler: 80,894
9. Chrysler Sebring, 300, Dodge Caliber, Magnum, Charger, Nitro, Jeep Compass, Liberty, Commander, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler: 50,665

And accroding to Nissian sales report, they only sold 7666 Gcoups so far this year upto July.


http://www.nissannews.com/corporate/...01110704.shtml
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jdm_inspire
Wow ...

Posted on leftlanenews.com:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-new-b...-for-2007.html



This is surprising ... for a car in its last year of production ... for it to make the Top 10 of 2007 for recalled cars ... says a lot. Is there an explanation to this? I didn't find anything on a search ...

But ... it also makes me a little concerned. What's going to happen with the 2008 model?! Maybe I should wait a year to iron out all the bugs ...
Your choice in vehical and post count says a lot.

It was some stupid headlight issue-- so what.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Very, very stupid report when it lists number of cars effected by recalls instead of how many total recalls. It also does not designate between significant and insignificant recalls. I consider an optional recall like the headlight issue on the G coupes and FX to be rather minor compared to camshafts causing engine failure like in the new Toyota Tundra.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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you got to be looking at it the right way.

How many out of domestic manufacturers have brake through technology in their vehicles.
Most of the **** that is recalled is just that.

Then. Infinitis major recall was the headlights. And the reason for that was that DOT thoughts that they were too bright. So in order to eliminate all potential law suits against this Infiniti replaced the headlights.


Never look at this statistics without any research.

It's similar to those statistics about Nissan 350Z being the deadliest car. When there is no data at which speed the accidents took place.

So it's all BS.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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As others have stated, it's 1 recall, with the max # of affected vehicles listed. That recall (headlights) was for certain 2006 and 2007 G coupes. Mine isn't affected according to the recall (it listed the VINs).
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrain
Your choice in vehical and post count says a lot.

It was some stupid headlight issue-- so what.
He's Canadian.

*puts on flame retardant suit and ducks out of thread*
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Lion
As others have stated, it's 1 recall, with the max # of affected vehicles listed. That recall (headlights) was for certain 2006 and 2007 G coupes. Mine isn't affected according to the recall (it listed the VINs).
wait so in the VIN it says if ur headlights were recalled or what not? what do i look for in my VIN?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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i have a 07 how do we know if we are affected
 
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