Recalls: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge , Ford and GMC vehicles

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Recalls: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge , Ford and GMC vehicles

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http://simplefeed.consumerreports.o...zcqCE*&f=3dcb3160-01dc-11dc-32a2-0019bbc55f7f There have been a number of announced recalled the past few weeks that affect Dodge Rams, Ford F-150?s, Chevrolet Traverse?s, and a number of Cadillac, Chevrolet and GM SUVs. If your vehicle is listed here, the manufacturer will contact you with information about what to do, or you can use one of the numbers we list below to contact the manufacturer yourself.

2009 Ford F-150

Ford is recalling over 8,700 Ford F-150 trucks due to a problem with the break stop light not illuminating or delayed when brake pedal is depressed. The delay or loss of the light function may increase the risk of an accident. Dealers will inspect the lamp and reinstall it after the proper adjustment. Work will be done free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or at www.ownerconnect.com.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

GM is recalling over 15,000 Chevrolet traverse SUVs for a problem with the park brake cable link. The connector may fracture when the brake pedal is depressed and could result in a crash.

Dealers will replace the park brake cable link free of charge. Owners will be notified via mail, but can also contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-4236 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

2009 Dodge Ram

Chrysler is recalling over 37,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks due to a problem with the manual temperature control, which can cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to not work. This can decrease a driver?s visibility and result in a crash. Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module free of charge.

Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

2009 Cadillac , Chevrolet and GM vehicles

GM is recalling over 27,000 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade Hybrid, ESV and EXT versions, Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Suburban, Tahoe and Tahoe hybrid and GMC Canyon, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Yukon hybrid trucks. The fuel system could have a sealing problem that may cause separation and may allow water to seep in.

The water could cause a short, set off a check engine light or diagnostic code or engine may not start, which could increase the risk for a crash.

Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-966-9463 or www.gmownercenter.com.

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