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GM Stops Sale of 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia for Bad Tires supplied by Goodyear
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
New Kia, Toyota and Nissan Safety Recalls
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
Honda Pays Largest NHTSA Fine in History for Takata and other Safety Cover Ups
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
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
Jaguar Recalls 2015 F, XF, XJ for Fires, Steering Loss
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
Toyota Recalls 423,000 Lexus Cars for Fire Risk
Toyota Motor is recalling 423,000 Lexus vehicles in the United States because a leaking fuel system presents a fire hazard. Continue reading
Takata to NHTSA – Drop Dead
Since 2008, ten of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world that use Takata air bags have recalled more than 10 million cars in the United States – more than 17 million globally – to replace inflators. Potentially, enough vehicles are involved to severely hurt Takata’s financial results, if not put it out of business entirely. Continue reading
Ford Recalls Fusion Sedans for Defective Ignition Switches
Ford Motor is recalling 65,000 Fusion sedans in North America because ignition switches with a computer programing defect allow key removal even if the transmission is not in Park. Continue reading
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GM Mum to NHTSA, Customers as it ordered 500,000 Replacement Ignition Switches from Supplier Delphi
GM is in a tight spot here up against a legal strategy that is clearly designed to discredit its defense of senior executive actions. The cornerstone of that strategy is discarding the Valukas report. Continue reading
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NHTSA Opens Cover-up Probe on Honda Takata Airbag Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aka NHTSA, has opened an invention into allegations that Honda knew of several airbag deaths from defective Takata inflators years before it reported the fatalities to the safety agency. Continue reading
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More Chrysler Group Recalls on Dodge and Jeep SUVs
A week after Chrysler Group’s dismal finish on the initial quality survey from Consumer Reports and the firing of its head of quality control, the company is recalling its best-selling Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee models for defective airbags and malfunctioning electronic stability controls. More 250,000 are involved in the latest, supplier- caused quality problems. Continue reading
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AAA Blasts Automakers for Enabling Distracted Driving
The largest motoring organization in North America, AAA, is saying that hands-free technology now in widespread vehicle use is not safe and contributes to the Distracted Driving epidemic because of the cognitive distraction it causes. While 47 states have banned texting, it turns out that cellphone use is the equivalent of drunken driving. Continue reading
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Rises to 27
In the latest posting on the GM Ignition Switch Claims website, 27 deaths are now listed as eligible for compensation as long as the recipient forfeits the right to further litigation. Continue reading
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More, Still More, GM Recalls Including Ignition Switches
Call it a black weekend for GM CEO Mary Barra and the employees and dealers of GM as the latest round of recalls were revealed in NHTSA filings, including more ignition switch safety defects Continue reading
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Say It Ain’t So! GM Recalls 500,000 Cadillac, Chevy, Saabs
GM CEO Mary Barra’s claim that GM recalls are behind it was mocked today by two more recalls covering half a million vehicles including 2015 Cadillac SRX models. Continue reading
