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445,000 Takata Airbag Inflators Recalled – Mazda6 and RX8

Posted on 8 June 2015 by Ken Zino

In the event of a crash with deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator send metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Changing after Flubbing GM Ignition Switch Recall

Posted on 5 June 2015 by Ken Zino

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today released two internal reports from the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aka NHTSA, that outline the changes NHTSA has adopted or will make in the wake of its embarrassing delayed handling of what became the deadly General Motors ignition switch recall. Continue reading →

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Takata Takedown – NHTSA to Direct Airbag Inflator Recall

Posted on 21 May 2015 by Ken Zino

The Takata inflators were made with a propellant that can degrade over time and has led to ruptures that have been blamed for at least six deaths worldwide. This expands the number of vehicles to be recalled for defective Takata inflators to nearly 34 million. Continue reading →

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Honda, Toyota, Nissan Expand Takata Airbag Recalls Yet Again

Posted on 14 May 2015 by Ken Zino

NHTSA is fining Takata $14,000 a day for what it says is Takata’s slow response to the deadly problem. Former NHTSA Acting Administrator David Kelly is now serving as project manager for ten automakers that have hired Orbital ATK to conduct independent testing on Takata airbag inflators. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls its Best Selling 2015 F-150 Pickup Truck

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall for 12,300 2015-model Ford F-150 pickup trucks in North America because an upper I-shaft may have been riveted improperly, potentially causing it to separate. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Warns Ford Fiesta, Fusion, Lincoln MKZ Owners of Sudden Door Openings

Posted on 12 May 2015 by Ken Zino

NHTSA is taking the unusual step off issuing a public warning after Ford Motor recall of almost 400,00 cars where the doors can suddenly pop open during driving. Continue reading →

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Latest Ford Motor Safety Defect Recalls affect 600,000 Vehicles

Posted on 29 April 2015 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that it is conducting safety defect recalls on Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Escape, F-Series, and Lincoln MKZ, models with ~600,000 vehicles involved. Ford claimed it is aware of one accident, but no injuries or fires because of the latest quality lapses. Continue reading →

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Recall Mania Continues. Newly Revealed Safety Defects at Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jeep, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen

Posted on 27 April 2015 by Ken Zino

Safety defect recalls are now active for Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Nissan, and Volkswagen in what has become an ongoing industry wide scramble since NHTSA – embarrassed by its lack of regulatory oversight on the Toyota unintended acceleration and GM ignition switch debacles – started enforcing U.S. safety regulations and assessing fines and penalties on automakers. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls 110,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Failure

Posted on 30 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Toyota is recalling more than 110,000 current production Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and Rav4 vehicles because the power steering can fail. The electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Continue reading →

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Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall Again to 5.5 Million

Posted on 23 March 2015 by Ken Zino

This is the first time 2008 Pilot models will be repaired because the Takata airbag inflators release shrapnel into passenger compartments. Continue reading →

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GM Stops Sale of 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia for Bad Tires supplied by Goodyear

Posted on 9 February 2015 by Ken Zino

GM has told its dealers to stop the sale of 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia models because the original equipment Goodyear tires may crack treads, loose air and fail. Continue reading →

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New Kia, Toyota and Nissan Safety Recalls

Posted on 27 January 2015 by Ken Zino

The expanding list of safety recalls now includes vehicles from Kia, Nissan and Toyota. The largest affecting 87,000 2014 Kia Forte models results from a melting cooling fan resistor can overheat and cause a fire. Continue reading →

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Honda Pays Largest NHTSA Fine in History for Takata and other Safety Cover Ups

Posted on 8 January 2015 by Ken Zino

In responding to the Special Order, Honda admitted to under-reporting of written claims or notices of injuries or deaths over the past decade “due to errors related to data entry, computer coding, regulatory interpretation, and other errors in warranty and property damage claims reporting.” Translation: Honda got caught flagrantly violating U.S. regulations. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Expands Takata Recall Nationally

Posted on 31 December 2014 by Ken Zino

Chrysler Group is expanding its current regional recall of Takata PSDI-4 driver airbag inflators to all 50 U.S. States and Federalized Territories at the request of NHTSA. Continue reading →

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Jaguar Recalls 2015 F, XF, XJ for Fires, Steering Loss

Posted on 16 December 2014 by Ken Zino

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 2015 F-Type, XF and XJ cars because the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley and/or battery positive cable at the alternator may detach. Continue reading →

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