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California Class Action Over Leaky Sunroofs in Cadillac SRX
In a class action lawsuit against Cadillac Automobile Company, a division of General Motors, Cadillac owners allege that certain 2010 to 2013 Cadillac SRX mid-size SUVs were designed and manufactured with defective sunroofs. The defective sunroof allows water to leak into the passenger compartment. A California woman alleges that … [Read more...] about California Class Action Over Leaky Sunroofs in Cadillac SRX
GM Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles Due to Side-Impact Airbag Defect
If Service Light is Ignored, Side Airbags May Not Deploy Due to an issue with side-impact airbags, General Motors (GM) has recalled 1.2 million popular crossover SUV models. The recall affects the 2008-13 Buick Enclave and the GMC Acadia, along with the 2009-13 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook. The wiring for the … [Read more...] about GM Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles Due to Side-Impact Airbag Defect
John Deere Recalls Tractor Component Due to Crushing Hazard
John Deere Recalls Backhoe Attachments. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced its recall of John Deere's backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors. The tractor's mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, which poses a crushing hazard, according to the … [Read more...] about John Deere Recalls Tractor Component Due to Crushing Hazard
Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Lawsuits Consolidated in California Federal Court
500 Lawsuits Accusing Volkswagen Cheated. On December 8, 2015, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated more than 500 lawsuits accusing automaker Volkswagen of cheating on vehicle emissions standards. The panel said the California federal court in San Francisco is the best venue for the multidistrict litigation … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Lawsuits Consolidated in California Federal Court
Feds Take Look At Nissan Murano Fuel Tanks
Government Investigating Nissan Murano SUV. The government has opened an investigation into whether the fuel tank in the Nissan Murano sport utility vehicle is susceptible to punctures from road debris. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the inquiry involves about 124,000 Muranos from 2004 and … [Read more...] about Feds Take Look At Nissan Murano Fuel Tanks
Minnesota Jury Awards $11 Million in Fatal Toyota Crash
Toyota Crash Involving Sudden Acceleration of Camry. On Tuesday, a federal jury in Minneapolis awarded nearly $11 million to two families after an accident involving sudden acceleration of a Toyota Camry killed three people and seriously injured two others. The jury found that a sudden acceleration defect in a 1996 Camry was 60 … [Read more...] about Minnesota Jury Awards $11 Million in Fatal Toyota Crash
General Motors Cannot Keep Ignition Switch Lawsuit Out of California State Court
General Motors Ignition Switch Lawsuit Back To State Court. A federal judge in New York has remanded a lawsuit against General Motors over its faulty ignition switches back to California state court. GM had sought to keep the case in federal multidistrict litigation, claiming the case is subject to bankruptcy proceedings involving … [Read more...] about General Motors Cannot Keep Ignition Switch Lawsuit Out of California State Court
General Motors’ Compensation Fund Claims Deadline Extended
General Motors Extended Deadline For Compensations. General Motors has extended for deadline for filing claims with its compensation fund for deaths and injuries linked to the automaker’s faulty ignition switches. The original deadline for claims was December 31, 2014, but families of those killed or seriously injured in … [Read more...] about General Motors’ Compensation Fund Claims Deadline Extended
Lawmakers Call for Criminal Probe over Takata Air Bags
Recall Of Exploding Takata Air Bags. Following a report that Takata Corp. might have destroyed evidence prior to its recall of exploding air bags, U.S. Senators are calling for the Justice Department to launch a criminal probe. According to the New York Times, two former unidentified employees said that Takata tested the air bags … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call for Criminal Probe over Takata Air Bags
CPSC Reaches $4.3 Million Settlement with Motor Sports Cos. over Defects
Motor Sports Cos. Pay $4.3 Million to Settle Allegations. Baja Inc. and One World Technologies Inc. have agreed to pay $4.3 million to settle allegations that they failed to warn about defects with their minibikes and go-karts, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. Federal law requires manufacturers, … [Read more...] about CPSC Reaches $4.3 Million Settlement with Motor Sports Cos. over Defects
Eight Million Car Owners Urged to Replace Defective Air Bags Immediately
NHTSA Urges Car Owners With Defective Air Bags To Act. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urged owners of nearly 8 million cars with potentially faulty airbags to “act immediately” to replace them. The air bags, which can explode even after a minor accident, are responsible for at least three deaths … [Read more...] about Eight Million Car Owners Urged to Replace Defective Air Bags Immediately
Two More GM Recalls; Hold on Sales of Midsize Trucks
GM Recalls Pickup Trucks. General Motors ordered its dealers to stop selling the new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks until an air bag defect can be fixed. These trucks are the new 2015 models and dealers have only sold a few dozen of the midsized trucks, The Detroit Free Press reports. In a separate … [Read more...] about Two More GM Recalls; Hold on Sales of Midsize Trucks
More Deaths Attributed to GM Ignition Switch Defect
General Motors Ignition Switch Defect. The lawyer supervising the General Motors compensation fund stated that 19 deaths, not the 13 initially indicated by GM, have been attributed to the automaker’s defective ignition switches. The number of deaths is more than the 13 that GM originally indicated were associated with … [Read more...] about More Deaths Attributed to GM Ignition Switch Defect
No Cap on GM Fund for Families of Victims of Defective Switch
GM Fund For Victims Of Defective Switch. Families of those who died in crashes tied to a defective ignition switch in General Motors (GM) cars will be entitled to at least $1 million each. The figure is considered a starting point for each death and is part of a formula created to pay the families of those people who … [Read more...] about No Cap on GM Fund for Families of Victims of Defective Switch
GM Recalls 3.16 Million More Cars for Ignition Switch Defect
GM Adding Cars To A Recall to Address Ignition Switch Defect. General Motors announced on Monday that it is adding 3.16 million midsize and large cars to a recall that began in February to address a faulty ignition switch in 2.19 million small cars. The defect has been linked to 13 deaths and 54 crashes in the cars already … [Read more...] about GM Recalls 3.16 Million More Cars for Ignition Switch Defect
Ford Lowers Mileage Ratings for Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and Six Other Models
Ford Lowering Fuel-Economy Ratings on Other Models. Ford has announced that it is lowering the fuel-economy ratings of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and six other models after complaints that the mileage numbers were overstated and in some cases substantially lower than what was listed on the EPA sticker. The re-rated models, … [Read more...] about Ford Lowers Mileage Ratings for Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and Six Other Models
Justice Department on General Motors Actions on Ignition-Switch Defect
Investigation In General Motors Failure To Address a Safety Problem. The Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into General Motors’ ten-year failure to address a deadly ignition-switch safety problem before announcing a 1.6 million vehicle recall last month. People briefed on the matter say the inquiry by federal … [Read more...] about Justice Department on General Motors Actions on Ignition-Switch Defect
Ford Motor Company Hit with Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
Ford Motor Lawsuit Over Unintended Acceleration Resulting Damages. A group of Ford purchasers has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Ford Motor Company, alleging that defects in Ford vehicles cause unintended acceleration, resulting in injuries and damages. The suit claims that Ford vehicles manufactured between … [Read more...] about Ford Motor Company Hit with Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
Mercedes-Benz Owner Claims M156 Engines are Defective
Mercedes-Benz Equipped With M156 Engine Are Defective. A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in New Jersey alleging that Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the M156 engine are defective and prone to premature wear. The lawsuit seeks class action status on behalf of consumers who own or lease 2007 through 2011 … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz Owner Claims M156 Engines are Defective
Lawsuit Claims Toyota Knew of Acceleration Problems Seven Years Ago
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Problem. Internal Toyota documents show the automaker knew as early as 2003 about unintended acceleration problems in some of its vehicles, attorneys involved in a class-action lawsuit against the company have alleged. According to a report on ABC News, the lawyers claim the documents show … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Claims Toyota Knew of Acceleration Problems Seven Years Ago
Toyota Issues Worldwide Recall for Some Lexus and Crown Models
Toyota Recall For Lexus And Crown Worldwide. Toyota is issuing yet another worldwide recall, this time for 270,000 Lexus and Crown models. According to the automaker, flawed engine components in the recalled vehicles could make them stall while in motion. According to an Associated Press report, the recall involves … [Read more...] about Toyota Issues Worldwide Recall for Some Lexus and Crown Models
Toyota Faces Recall Fallout, Reports of Prius Brake Problems
Toyota Facing Complaints About Prius Brake Problems. NEWS UPDATE: New York Post, Friday, February 5th, 2010 - The Toyota Crisis - Lawsuits are coming fast and furious (Click to view page) Toyota is facing more trouble today. According to various media reports, U.S. regulators are considering imposing civil penalties … [Read more...] about Toyota Faces Recall Fallout, Reports of Prius Brake Problems
22,000 Corvettes Recalled
GM Recalled Corvettes Because Of Defective Roofs. A defective roof has prompted the recall of 22,000 model year 2005-2007 Corvettes and model year 2006-2007 Corvette Z06 vehicles by General Motors. This is the second recall concerning Corvette roofs in recent years. Back in 2006 GM recalled 30,793 2005-06 Corvettes due to concerns … [Read more...] about 22,000 Corvettes Recalled
Toyotas Involved in Most Sudden Acceleration Complaints
Sudden Acceleration With Toyota. Toyota Motor Corporation has been at the center of some intense controversy regarding unintended acceleration issues with some of its Toyota and Lexus brands. Now, the LA Times (Times) reports Toyota registered many more reports of sudden acceleration in its 2008 model-year vehicles than … [Read more...] about Toyotas Involved in Most Sudden Acceleration Complaints
Toyota Replacing Gas Pedals in Sudden Acceleration Recall
Toyota Gas Pedals Stuck In Floor Mats. Toyota Motor Corp. just announced it will replace accelerator pedals on approximately four million recalled vehicles in the United States, the Associated Press (AP) said. The pedals, said the AP, can become stuck in floor mats. Beginning in January, Toyota dealers will shorten accelerator … [Read more...] about Toyota Replacing Gas Pedals in Sudden Acceleration Recall
Snowmobiles Recalled By Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat Recalled Snowmobiles Posing Fire Hazard. About 3,000 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles have been recalled due to fire hazard the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, just announced. “Arctic Cat” is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, … [Read more...] about Snowmobiles Recalled By Arctic Cat
Toyota Apologizes For Fatal Crash Linked To Floor Mats
Fatal Accidents Led Toyota To A Massive Vehicle Recall Over Floor Mats. Toyota shocked businesses and consumers with a recent announcement it made regarding the death of a family in a fatal accident that led to a massive vehicle recall. Freep.com reported that the president of Toyota Motor Corporation—Akio Toyoda—who is … [Read more...] about Toyota Apologizes For Fatal Crash Linked To Floor Mats
Safety Group Wants Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled
Consumer Calls For Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees Fuel Tanks. A consumer safety group has called for a recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees, claiming that the vehicles have defective fuel tanks that are prone to causing fires. In a letter to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Center for Auto Safety … [Read more...] about Safety Group Wants Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled
John Deere Recalls Compact Tractors
John Deere Tractor Recall For Collision Risk. About 90 Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois John Deere Compact Utility Tractors have been recalled for collision and injury risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. An incorrectly sized differential was installed in the John Deere Compact Utility … [Read more...] about John Deere Recalls Compact Tractors
Toyota Rollover Lawsuits Could be Reopened Due to Cover-up Allegations
Toyota Rollover Lawsuits Reopened. A former lawyer for Toyota has accused the automaker of concealing important information about rollover accidents that resulted in deaths and injuries. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the accusations could ultimately result in hundreds of rollover accident lawsuits against … [Read more...] about Toyota Rollover Lawsuits Could be Reopened Due to Cover-up Allegations
Jeep Wrangler Under Investigation for Alleged Fire Risk
Recalled Jeep Wrangler Pose Fire Hazard. The federal government is investigating a fire risk that may be associated with Jeep Wranglers, according to the Associated Press. According to the report, the possible Jeep Wrangler defect under investigation could affect as many as 220,000 vehicles. According to The Toledo … [Read more...] about Jeep Wrangler Under Investigation for Alleged Fire Risk
Another Yamaha Rhino Warning
CPSC Investigating Yamaha Rhino. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding owners of the Yamaha Rhino to be safe this summer. Figures from the agency indicate that accidents involving the Yamaha Rhino continue to be reported. We have long been reporting about the dangers associated with the Yamaha Rhino. Last … [Read more...] about Another Yamaha Rhino Warning
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles For Loss of Control Hazard
Polaris Recall Snowmobiles Due To Loss Control Hazard. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota has issued a recall for about 800 “Polaris” Assault model-year 2009 Snowmobiles due to loss of control hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The bolts on the rear suspension of the … [Read more...] about Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles For Loss of Control Hazard
Another Yamaha Rhino Death Reported in New York
Yamaha Rhino Involved In Dozens of Fatal Accidents. A fatal Yamaha Rhino accident in upstate New York is raising fresh concerns about the safety about the popular off-road vehicle. Though the victim in this incident was not wearing a seat belt or helmet, his father claims he was not aware the Rhino had been involved in … [Read more...] about Another Yamaha Rhino Death Reported in New York
Yamaha Faces Third West Virginia Rhino Lawsuit
Yamaha Rhino Accident Lawsuit. Another Yamaha Rhino rollover accident has sparked a third lawsuit in West Virginia. The complaint was filed by the father of a young girl who was seriously injured when the Yamaha Rhino she was riding in flipped. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) opened an investigation into the Rhino … [Read more...] about Yamaha Faces Third West Virginia Rhino Lawsuit
Feds to Probe Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer SUV Transmission Dangers
Feds Probe Transmission Dangers on SUVs. Federal regulators have opened a probe into possibly faulty transmissions on Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineer SUVs. According to The Atlanta Constitution-Journal, some owners of these Ford SUVs have complained that they can unexpectedly slip out of park. Consumers have filed scores … [Read more...] about Feds to Probe Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer SUV Transmission Dangers
Ford Replacing Defective Tire Valve Stems
Ford Warned Customers About Tire Valve Stems. Ford Motor Company's recent decision to send letters to customers warning them that tire valve stems on 26 different Ford models could be defective has come under criticism. According to thebostonchannel.com, at least one car safety expert contends that Ford should have issued … [Read more...] about Ford Replacing Defective Tire Valve Stems
Massive General Motors Recall Over Fire Hazard
General Motors Recall Defective Cars After Posing A Fire Hazard. In the wake of a humiliating government bailout, its CEO’s forced exit, and talk of a possible bankruptcy, General Motors Corporation is now facing a massive recall. The automotive giant just initiated a recall of nearly 1.5 million defective cars over … [Read more...] about Massive General Motors Recall Over Fire Hazard
Yamaha Rhino Death Prompts Canadian Lawsuit
Yamaha Rhino Prompts Canadian Lawsuit. Yamaha Motor Corp. faces a Canadian lawsuit over its defective Rhino off-road vehicle. Just yesterday, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA recalled the Rhino and suspended sales after U.S. regulators found the vehicles had been responsible for at least 46 deaths and hundreds of serious injuries. While … [Read more...] about Yamaha Rhino Death Prompts Canadian Lawsuit
Thousands of Yamaha Rhino Vehicles Recalled Following 46 Deaths
Yamaha Rhino Linked to 46 Deaths. Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is recalling 120,000 dangerous Rhino off-road vehicles. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the defective Yamaha Rhino vehicles have been linked to 46 deaths. Yamaha has announced a free repair program to address safety issues with all … [Read more...] about Thousands of Yamaha Rhino Vehicles Recalled Following 46 Deaths
KTM Recalls ATVs Over Brake Defect
KTM Recalls ATVs Because of Break Problem. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) made by KTM North America, Inc. have been recalled due to a brake failure problem. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), anyone with one of these recalled ATVs should stop using the vehicle immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to … [Read more...] about KTM Recalls ATVs Over Brake Defect
Oregon Imposes New ATV Rules
Oregon New ATV Rules. Effective January 1, new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rules are in place in the State of Oregon. Under Oregon's new rules, all people under the age of 16 who operate an ATV on public land must have adult supervision. According to the Mail Tribune, the adult—and the youth—must also have successfully completed a … [Read more...] about Oregon Imposes New ATV Rules
Subaru Tribeca Recall
Subaru Tribeca Recalls Due To Defective Sensor. Subaru of America is recalling 5,130 of its model years 2008-2009 Tribecas because of an improper sensor installation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not assigned an action number to the recall, which is listed under campaign ID 08V645000 and … [Read more...] about Subaru Tribeca Recall
Pick-Ups Recalled for Fire Risk
Chrysler Recall Pick-Ups Due To Fire Risks. Chrysler is recalling 108,429 Dodge Ram Diesel Pick-Ups from model years 2007 and 2008 for fire risks, said the Auto Channel. The defective Dodge Ram trucks are being recalled in order to correct a flaw in an engine-compartment pad that can cause a fire, according to the Post-Gazette.com. … [Read more...] about Pick-Ups Recalled for Fire Risk
Cadillacs, Honda Motorcycles Recalled
Honda Motorcycles Recalled Due To Defects. General Motors Corporation is recalling thousands of Cadillacs for an airbag problem, the company announced this week. Meanwhile, American Honda Motor has recalled some of its off-road motorcycles because of a defect that can cause the vehicles to crash. The General Motors recall involves … [Read more...] about Cadillacs, Honda Motorcycles Recalled
Two More Yamaha Rhino Victims Sue Over Injuries
Yamaha Rhino UTV Lawsuits. The Yamaha Rhino utility terrain vehicle (UTV) is the subject of two more personal injury lawsuits. Plaintiffs in both lawsuits allege that the Yamaha Rhino contains multiple design flaws rendering it dangerously unstable and unduly prone to tipping and rolling over. Just last week, it was … [Read more...] about Two More Yamaha Rhino Victims Sue Over Injuries
Yamaha Rhino Accidents Prompt CPSC Investigation
CPSC Investigating Yamaha Rhino Accidents. Federal safety officials are investigating the Yamaha Rhino, a popular off-road-vehicle that has been linked to 30 deaths. Unfortunately, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has not set safety standards for vehicles like the Rhino, which it classifies as a utility … [Read more...] about Yamaha Rhino Accidents Prompt CPSC Investigation
ATV Accidents Continue to Rise
ATV Accidents Continue To Increase. Consumer groups are saying that the hazards from all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) continue to increase and that, for the eighth year in a row, serious injuries caused by ATVs are on the rise. Children under age 16 continuing to suffer most of those injuries, according to a report released by the … [Read more...] about ATV Accidents Continue to Rise
Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles
Nissan Recalls For Sensor System. Nissan Motor Company announced yesterday that it was recalling over 200,000 vehicles in the United States and overseas to repair a sensor system, the Associated Press (AP) reports. The sensor involved could affect the car's passenger side air bag and includes 140,000 Nissan Altima cars from the … [Read more...] about Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles
General Motors Recalls Vehicles for Fire Hazard
General Motors Recalls Due To A Fire Hazard. Nearly a million cars, trucks and SUVs are being recalled by General Motors today because their heated windshield washer system poses a fire hazard. General Motors says it is aware of three fires caused by this problem, but no injuries have been reported so far. The fluid … [Read more...] about General Motors Recalls Vehicles for Fire Hazard
BMW Recalls 150,000 Vehicles for Airbag Problem
BMW Recalls Its Vehicles Over Airbag Defect. BMW—the world’s largest premium car maker—is recalling approximately 150,000 of its vehicles in North America, it said this week. The recall has been put in place to correct a possible airbag defect. Apparently, the defect may prevent the front passenger airbag from opening in a … [Read more...] about BMW Recalls 150,000 Vehicles for Airbag Problem
ATV Coalition Applauds CPSC Improvement Act
CPSIA Creates Safety Standards For ATV Coalition. Part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 4040) that we have been reporting on and that was passed by the House of Representatives July 30, includes an ATV safety provision that creates a mandatory safety standard for ATVs. The Senate is expected to … [Read more...] about ATV Coalition Applauds CPSC Improvement Act
Golf Carts Not the Safest Mode of Transportation
Golf Carts Related Accidents Increasing. Many Americans—especially teens and adolescents who are not able to drive—are finding that the use of golf carts as an alternative means of transportation is convenient and cost effective. But, the increase in use is also pointing to an increase in the number of golf cart related … [Read more...] about Golf Carts Not the Safest Mode of Transportation
Kawasaki, KYMKO Recall ATVs
Kawasaki And KYMKO Recalled Defective ATVs. Kawasaki Motor Corp. and KYMKO USA have each recalled defective ATVs (all terrain vehicles) because of throttle issues. Consumers who have one of the defective ATVs should stop using them until appropriate repairs can be made. Kawasaki is recalling about 6,000 2008 Model Year KFX 50 and … [Read more...] about Kawasaki, KYMKO Recall ATVs
Defective Arctic Cat ATVs Recalled
Arctic Cat ATVs Recall Over Defective Speed Control. Arctic Cat has recalled Youth Model ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) because of a defective speed controller. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) says consumers should stop using the defective ATVs immediately until they have been repaired. ATVs can be very dangerous … [Read more...] about Defective Arctic Cat ATVs Recalled
ATV Study at University of Kentucky Seeks to Reduce Accidents
ATV Accidents Expected To Rise. ATV (all terrain vehicles) accidents killed at least 500 people in 2006, and sent another 146,600 to hospital emergency room. As the vehicles grow in popularity, the number of ATV deaths and injuries is expected to rise as well. That prospect has officials in Kentucky concerned, as the state already … [Read more...] about ATV Study at University of Kentucky Seeks to Reduce Accidents
Polaris Expands ATV Recall
Polaris Expanded Recall On Its ATVs. Polaris is expanding an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) recall for a fourth time because a defective part may overheat and cause a fire. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris has received six more reports of the part - called an Electronic Control Modules (ECM) - … [Read more...] about Polaris Expands ATV Recall
Honda Recalls ATV for Steering Defect
Honda Recalls ATVs Due To Steering Problems. Honda ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) have been recalled because of a defect that could cause them to lose steering control. The steering defect, which affects about 1,400 Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs, has not resulted in any reported injuries. ATVs can be very dangerous vehicles, even … [Read more...] about Honda Recalls ATV for Steering Defect
Toyota Issues Highlander SUV Recall
Toyota Highlander SUV Recall Due To Defective Safety Belts. Toyota is recalling around 90,000 Highlander Sport Utility Vehicles because of defective safety belts that can interfere with the proper operation of rear facing child safety seats. This is the latest quality issue to beset Toyota, which faces at least one lawsuit involving … [Read more...] about Toyota Issues Highlander SUV Recall
Ford Issues Super Duty Truck Recall for Faulty Gas Tank, Prepares to End Cruise Control Switch Recall
Ford Super Duty Truck Recall Due To A Faulty Gas Tank. Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of some of its Super Duty pickup trucks because of a faulty gas tank. Ford says that defective mounting on the tanks need to be strengthened to prevent a gasoline leak in a head-on crash. Meanwhile, Ford says a massive recall of … [Read more...] about Ford Issues Super Duty Truck Recall for Faulty Gas Tank, Prepares to End Cruise Control Switch Recall
Toyota, GM Recall 600,000+ Cars for Power Window Problems
Toyota, GM Recalls Power Window Systems. Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation warned customers this week about faulty power-window systems in some of their top-selling vehicles, resulting in a North American recall that involves over 662,000 cars. Toyota is recalling 539,500 2003-04 model Corolla compact cars and … [Read more...] about Toyota, GM Recall 600,000+ Cars for Power Window Problems
Another Cooper Tire Recall
Cooper Tire Recall Tires Over Sidewall Separation Problem. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio is replacing defective tires for the second time in eight months and the third time in recent years. This time, Cooper Tire is voluntarily recalling 48,037 tires due to a sidewall separation problem and is filing the recall … [Read more...] about Another Cooper Tire Recall
Yamaha Rhino ATV Recalled for Brake Defect
Yamaha Rhino ATV Recalls Over Brake Defect. Yamaha is recalling the Rhino ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) amid concerns that brakes on the Rhino ATV may fail. The recall, which covers about 7800 Rhino Side-by-Side ATVs, is just the latest safety issue to plague the Yamaha Rhino ATV, which some consider to be the most dangerous … [Read more...] about Yamaha Rhino ATV Recalled for Brake Defect
Ford Owners Warned Again on Defective Cruise Control Switch
Ford Warned Owners For Faulty Cruise Control Switch. Faulty Ford cruise control switches are the subject of yet another consumer safety warning. Thursday, the government warned owners of about 4.6 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring their cars and trucks in immediately to dealerships to disconnect the cruise control switch … [Read more...] about Ford Owners Warned Again on Defective Cruise Control Switch
GM Issues HHR Wagon Recall, While NHTSA Investigates Tahoe and Yukon Fires
HHR Wagon Failed To Meet Crash Standards. General Motors HHR Wagons do not meet federal crash standards, prompting a recall of 181,156 HHR Wagons. News of the HHR Wagon recall came just a few days after it was revealed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating complaints that some of the … [Read more...] about GM Issues HHR Wagon Recall, While NHTSA Investigates Tahoe and Yukon Fires
Polaris ATV Recall Doubled Following 372 More Fire Reports
Polaris ATV Expanded Recall. The Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) recall has been expanded to include nearly 50,000 more defective Polaris ATVs. The Polaris ATV recall expansion doubles the number of defective vehicles recalled since 2005, and now includes near 100,000 ATVs. The original Polaris ATV recall included about … [Read more...] about Polaris ATV Recall Doubled Following 372 More Fire Reports
ATV Accidents Continue to Take Tragic Toll
ATV Accidents Continue To Rise. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) killed more than 500 people in 2006 and of those victims nearly 1 on in 5 was a child. In addition to ATV deaths, accidents involving such popular vehicles as the Yamaha Rhino ATV sent 146,600 people to hospital emergency rooms that same year. These statistics, … [Read more...] about ATV Accidents Continue to Take Tragic Toll
Ford Issues Recall for Faulty Cruise Control Switch — Again
Ford Recall Faulty Cruise Control Switch. The Ford cruise control switch recall just won’t end. Ford Motor Company has announced that it is recalling 225,000 vehicles due to faulty wiring in the cruise control mechanism. All of the cars included in this recall have been subject to previous ‘Ford’ cruise control switch … [Read more...] about Ford Issues Recall for Faulty Cruise Control Switch — Again
Ford Cruise Control Recall Led Year of Record Vehicle Recalls
Ford Cruise Control Recall 5.5 Million Vehicles. Vehicles recalls increased more than 25 percent in 2007. Overall, 14.2 million vehicles were recalled last year, up from 11.2 million in 2006, according to preliminary figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The increase is mainly due to Ford Motor … [Read more...] about Ford Cruise Control Recall Led Year of Record Vehicle Recalls
Toyota Issues Lexus Recall
Toyota Lexus Recall Due To A Defective Fuel Pipes. Toyota is recalling more than a quarter million cars worldwide, including about 49,000 Lexus models because of defective fuel pipes. According to Toyota, the defective parts on the recalled vehicles could cause cracks and corrosion and lead to a fuel leak. The Toyota … [Read more...] about Toyota Issues Lexus Recall
Volvo Recall Issued Over Airbag, Engine Fire Concerns
Volvo Recall Its Vehicles Due To A Defective Airbags. Volvo, a Swedish car company with a reputation for making some of the safest automobile on the road, issued a massive worldwide recall today for 56,000 cars. Some of the vehicles have defective airbags, and others have a material fault that could lead to engine … [Read more...] about Volvo Recall Issued Over Airbag, Engine Fire Concerns
Airbag Failures Involved in Hundreds of Fatalities Each Year, Yet Little Action is Taken
Airbag Failures In Car Accidents. Airbags are considered by many as a last line of defense against serious injury in a car accident. But a new investigation has found that airbags often fail to deploy when they should, leaving accident victims seriously – and sometimes fatally – injured. The investigation, conducted by the Kansas … [Read more...] about Airbag Failures Involved in Hundreds of Fatalities Each Year, Yet Little Action is Taken
Chrysler, Honda Issue Recalls for Defective SUVs, Civics
Chrysler And Honda Recalls for SUVs. Chrysler and Honda have each announced recalls for more than a half million SUVs and cars with defects that could cause crashes and serious injuries. Chrysler is recalling 300,000 SUVs due to a breaking problem that occurs when the vehicles are being driven uphill. The company is also … [Read more...] about Chrysler, Honda Issue Recalls for Defective SUVs, Civics
Faulty Ford Cruise Control Switch Sparks Massive Vehicle Recall
Ford Cruise Control Switch Are Being Recalled. The Ford Motor Company is recalling 3.6 million more vehicles because a faulty cruise control switch could be a fire hazard. The same problem with the cruise control switch was responsible for a recall of 6 million cars, trucks, SUV and vans in January 2005. The recall … [Read more...] about Faulty Ford Cruise Control Switch Sparks Massive Vehicle Recall
Nissan recalls 200,000 ’03 cars
Nissan Recalls Altima And Sentra Sedans. Nissan North America is recalling about 200,000 2003 models of Altima and Sentra sedans that came with a 2.5-liter engine because a sensor could overheat in stop-and-go traffic and make the engine die. The Nashville-based automaker doesn't know exactly how many cars might be affected, nor … [Read more...] about Nissan recalls 200,000 ’03 cars
Report: Toyota To Recall Tundra Pickups Over Air Bags
Toyota Will Deactivate Airbag Cut-Off Switches In Tundra Pickups. Toyota Motor Corp. will deactivate front-seat passenger air bag cut-off switches in many Tundra pickups to avoid having to install a costlier child safety seat anchoring system, a newspaper said Monday. The Japanese automaker made the move after the … [Read more...] about Report: Toyota To Recall Tundra Pickups Over Air Bags
Ford Recalling SUV’s Over Head Protection Testing
Ford Recall Escape And Mercury Mariner. Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it would recall nearly 150,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner sport-utility vehicles after the government and the automaker reached different conclusions in safety tests measuring the driver's head protection in a crash. The recall affects some SUVs … [Read more...] about Ford Recalling SUV’s Over Head Protection Testing
NHTSA Investigation of Chrysler Vehicles with Faulty Airbag Sensors
NHTSA Are Investigating Chrysler Airbag Sensors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal investigation (Action Number EA06003) into more than 800,000 DaimlerChrysler vehicles for potentially defective airbag sensors that can delay or prevent the deployment of airbags in the event of an … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigation of Chrysler Vehicles with Faulty Airbag Sensors
Ford trucks are probed by safety agency for stalling
Ford Trucks Are Being Investigated By NHTSA. Ford Motor Co. trucks are being examined by the National Highway Safety Administration for an engine problem that may cause stalling in vehicles such as the F- series pickup, the industry's top-seller. The NHTSA review will cover about 700,000 vehicles, including the … [Read more...] about Ford trucks are probed by safety agency for stalling
Ford Recall of 3.8 Million SUVs and Pickup Trucks that Pose Fire Risk
Ford Recall SUVs And Pickups. For quite some time, the Ford Motor Company refused to acknowledge there was anything wrong with almost 4 million of its SUVs and pickup trucks despite the fact that hundreds of them were reported to have caught fire as a result of a defective cruise control system. As the investigation into … [Read more...] about Ford Recall of 3.8 Million SUVs and Pickup Trucks that Pose Fire Risk
Ford recalls 2006 SUVs and pickups for wiper motor problem
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To A Defective Wiper Motor. Ford Motor Co. recalled nearly 200,000 Ford sport utility vehicles and pickups for potentially faulty windshield wiper motors. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said the company is recalling 2006 model years of the Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, E-450, … [Read more...] about Ford recalls 2006 SUVs and pickups for wiper motor problem
NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durangos and Dakotas for Steering Problems
NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durango And Dakota Steering Problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation of approximately 500,000 Dodge Durangos (2000, 2004, and 2005 NHTSA Action Numbers PE99074 and PE05056) and Dodge Dakotas 2005 Action Number PE05056) based upon a … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durangos and Dakotas for Steering Problems
Saab Recalling 300,000 Vehicles for Ignition System Overheating Problem
Saab Recall Over 300 000 Vehicles For Ignition System Problem. Saab Recall Due TO Overheating Problems. Saab has announced the recall of some 300,000 Saab 9-3s and 9-5 models (2000 through 2002) because of overheating problems in the ignition system. Electric overload causes the ignition box to fail thereby stopping the … [Read more...] about Saab Recalling 300,000 Vehicles for Ignition System Overheating Problem
Jeep Recalls Grand Cherokees Over Fire Danger
Chrysler Group Jeep Recalls Grand Cherokees. DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it would recall more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles because water contamination of the transmission fluid could lead to fires under the hood. The recall involves 2005 model year vehicles with 3.7 liter … [Read more...] about Jeep Recalls Grand Cherokees Over Fire Danger
Mounting Number of Fires Linked to Faulty Switch Forces Ford to Recall
NHTSA Announced The Major Ford Recall. In a short letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Director of Ford Motor Company’s Automotive Safety Office announced a major recall involving some 3.8 million vehicles. As required by federal regulations (49 CFR Part 573) the letter was accompanied by a … [Read more...] about Mounting Number of Fires Linked to Faulty Switch Forces Ford to Recall
Volvo’s Safety Image Suffers Black Eye As NHTSA Investigates Electronic Throttle Module Issues
NHTSA Investigating Volvo’s Safety Over Its Electronic Throttle Module Issues. Volvo's safety image suffered a minor black eye last week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate an electronic throttle module. The probe involves 1999 to 2001 models of … [Read more...] about Volvo’s Safety Image Suffers Black Eye As NHTSA Investigates Electronic Throttle Module Issues
Volvos Being Probed for Possible Faulty Throttle
Volvo’s Probed Over Faulty Throttle. Federal regulators have opened an investigation into potentially faulty electronic throttle controls on more than 260,000 ‘Volvo’ cars and sport utility vehicles of the 1999-2001 model years. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration follows a lawsuit in … [Read more...] about Volvos Being Probed for Possible Faulty Throttle
CPSC AND FF ANNOUNCE RECALL OF GO-KARTS
CPSC Announced The Recall Of Go-Karts. The CPSC, in cooperation with FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Mississippi announced a voluntary recall of approximately 10,000 Yerf-Dog Go-Karts manufactured in the United States. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. The suspension assembly can crack … [Read more...] about CPSC AND FF ANNOUNCE RECALL OF GO-KARTS
CARS AND TRUCKS ‘SMARTER’ ARE IMPROVING SAFETY BUT ALSO POTENTIAL THREATS
Motor Vehicles Has Improved Immensely By Technological Advances. The crashworthiness of motor vehicles has improved immensely over the past several years. The addition of front, side, and overhead air bags, crumple zones, safety cages, reinforced door panels, and less vulnerable fuel tanks have significantly improved your chances of … [Read more...] about CARS AND TRUCKS ‘SMARTER’ ARE IMPROVING SAFETY BUT ALSO POTENTIAL THREATS
NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS
NHTSA Investigating Daimlerchrysler Minivans Defective Headlights. The NHTSA has upgraded its investigation (begun in February 2005) involving 675 complaints and 35,000 warranty claims related to defective headlights in 2001 and 2002 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Grand Voyager, and Chrysler Town and … [Read more...] about NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS
GM Recalling 2 Million Vehicles
General Motors Recall Millions Of Vehicles Over Safety Problems. General Motors Corp. today recalled more than 2 million SUVs, pickup trucks and cars for a variety of defects and safety problems. The six separate voluntary recalls, the bulk of which involve a seat belt problem in full-size sports utility vehicles, comes … [Read more...] about GM Recalling 2 Million Vehicles
Stronger Car Roofs Could Save Lives In Rollovers, Safety Group Says
Safety Group Said Stronger Car Roofs Could Save Lives. A safety advocacy group, citing a report made public in a lawsuit involving Ford Motor Co., contended Wednesday that stronger car roofs and other design improvements could save lives in rollover accidents. Ford said it had not read the study by a professor of biomedical … [Read more...] about Stronger Car Roofs Could Save Lives In Rollovers, Safety Group Says
GM’s Chevrolet Blazer Has Highest Crash-Death Risk, Group Says
Insurer Group Said GM Chevrolet Blazer Had The Highest Crash Risks. General Motors Corp.'s Chevrolet Blazer sport-utility vehicle had the highest crash-death rate for drivers in an insurer group's study of 199 vehicles, and DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes E-class car had the lowest. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety … [Read more...] about GM’s Chevrolet Blazer Has Highest Crash-Death Risk, Group Says
GM Recalls 155,465 Pickups, Vans and SUVs
GM Recalls Vehicles Due To A Brake Malfunctions. General Motors Corp. is recalling 155,465 pickups and sport utility vehicles including the Hummer H2 because of possible brake malfunctions, the world's biggest automaker and federal safety regulators said Thursday. All of the affected vehicles are from the 2004 and 2005 model years … [Read more...] about GM Recalls 155,465 Pickups, Vans and SUVs
Ford Engineers Warned of Death Risk From SUVs, Documents Show
Ford Engineers Warned That Explorer Needed Design Revisions. Ford Motor Co. ignored its engineers' advice that the Explorer sport-utility vehicle needed design revisions to prevent rollover accidents and fatal injuries, according to internal company documents and employee depositions. In 1993, Ford engineers James Cheng … [Read more...] about Ford Engineers Warned of Death Risk From SUVs, Documents Show
Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
Ford Recalls Escape SUV Due To A Defective Rear Gate. Ford Motor Co. is recalling 262,113 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles to repair a defect in the rear gate. The recall is the second of the vehicles this month. Monday's recall covers 2001-2005 models whose rear lift gate could open during a crash, the National Highway … [Read more...] about Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
Several Volkswagen Models Recalled
Volkswagen Recall Vehicles Due To A Leaking Fuel Pumps. Volkswagen is recalling 369,284 cars after reports of leaking fuel pumps and defective hazard-light switches. About 300,000 Golf, GTI and Jetta vehicles from the 2000 to 2002 model years are being recalled because the hazard switch and flasher-system function may degrade over … [Read more...] about Several Volkswagen Models Recalled
Mitsubishi Motors To Pay Damages To Family of Man Killed In Crash
Mitsubishi Motors Reached A Settlement With Victim's Family. Japanese automaker Mitsubishi dogged by scandals over its coverups of auto defects has reached a settlement with the family of a man who died in a crash caused by a design flaw, a company official said Thursday. The agreement was reached with relatives of a … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Motors To Pay Damages To Family of Man Killed In Crash
Kia Spectra Gets Worst Crash Test Rating
Kia Spectra Got The Lowest Rating In The IIHS Crash Test. The Kia Spectra is the first vehicle since 2001 to get the insurance industry's worst safety rating in a frontal crash test, according to results released Sunday. The Spectra, a small, four-door sedan that starts at $13,240, got the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's … [Read more...] about Kia Spectra Gets Worst Crash Test Rating
Lawsuit Seeks Millions From Honda For Girl Injured By Airbag
A Girl Paralyzed After Honda Airbag Severed Her Spine. Attorneys for a 7-year-old girl paralyzed after an airbag nearly severed her spine asked a Broward Circuit Court jury on Monday to level a verdict of more than $110 million against Honda Motor Co. Calling the airbag "a bomb behind the dashboard," Ashley Moore's … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Seeks Millions From Honda For Girl Injured By Airbag
