Ford Recall 2007

Community Waggin' for Wheels to Raise Money for New Avon/Canton Animal Control ...

After people from Avon to Florida contributed a combined total of $2,000 in unsolicited donations to fund medical treatment for Cocoa, a springer spaniel rescued from a Waterville Road home in Avon on Jan. 21, Beverly LaPlume, Avon/Canton animal control officer, thought to turn to community for more help – this time for purchasing a new animal control vehicle. With no money from the town of Avon to fund it in the 2011-12 budget, LaPlume thought a fundraiser would help cover the cost of buying a 2011 Dodge Caravan. Miller Foods, Inc., of Avon, and Mitchell  Auto Group, of Simsbury, are co-sponsoring Waggin’ for Wheels on Saturday, June 18 for the cause. “The animal control vehicle is becoming more of a financial drain,” LaPlume said, noting that the 1998 Ford Windstar she is driving for the job has cost $8,000 in repairs to date, including transmission and brake replacements to name a few. The recall of a metal bar behind the back tires of the Ford left her without the van for a month this spring as she borrowed the police department’s Crown Victoria that is normally used for the department’s D.A.R.E. program. “Keeping it on the road is not cost-effective any more.” LaPlume has the goal of raising $20,000 to cover the cost of the car, which would ultimately save Avon $30,000, since Mitchell Auto Group is locating the vehicle at a discounted price. “Every little bit counts,” LaPlume said, “We will go on collecting [donations] until we reach the point we need to.” The vehicle does not fall high on the priority list in the police fleet portion of the Avon budget, in comparison to possible needs to purchase new police cruisers, she said. She said she hopes to have the new car by next winter, and, until then, the current van, which was donated by an Avon resident in 2007 and has 155,000 miles on it, is safe for her and the dogs. “It has served the town well,” LaPlume said. “It’s an old car. How much more can you expect out of it?” LaPlume, who works Mondays to Fridays, spends a considerable amount of her time in the animal control van patrolling “high volume call areas.” She also needs the vehicle to transport injured dogs and pick-up wandering canines or surrendered dogs. LaPlume responds to select wildlife calls from the bear that killed Avon cocker spaniel, Max on Stonefield Road June 3 to bats loose in houses, provided that wild animals have come in contact with humans or pets.

Recall Central: 2004 – 2007 Kia Spectra, 2011 Ford E-Series Vans ...

Kia will recall 2004 – 2007 Spectras for corrosion that may lead to the fuel tank falling from the vehicle, while Ford is recalling certain E-Series vans for faulty seat brackets.

2004 – 2007 Kia Spectra

The Problem: Metal straps securing the fuel tank may corrode and break causing the tank to fall from the car. Should a fuel tank fall from the vehicle, it could leak and increase the chances of a fire. Kia indicates only vehicles operated in states using road salt during winter months are susceptible to the corrosion issue.

The Fix: Dealers will replace straps and bracket hardware with zinc-coated parts on all affected vehicles free of charge. Kia will begin notifying owners in select states (i.e. Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia) will be notified in the coming weeks. Those seeking further information on the recall may contact the manufacturer by calling 1-800-333-4542.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: Some 58,332 2004 – 2007 Spectras manufactured between November 7th 2003 and March 6th 2007 fall under the recall.

2011 Ford E-Series

The Problem: Ford is recalling certain 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles for a faulty driver’s seat track component. The automaker indicates that in the event of an accident the worm gear found on electric seats may fracture and cause the seat to slide forward and back unrestrained freely, increasing the chances for injury. No injuries have been reported in relation to the issue. The Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat track components and if needed, replace it free of charge. Customers will be contacted in the next few weeks, but can contact the automaker by calling 1-866-436-7332 for further information.

Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 192 vehicles produced between March 7th and March 23rd 2011 will be recalled.

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