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Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans for Roll-Aways

Posted on 26 September 2013 by Ken Zino

Toyota said that the shift lock solenoid that is part of the interlock system installed in involved vehicles could become damaged with providing details about accidents or injuries. Continue reading →

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Bankrupt Suzuki Issues Huge Airbag Recall

Posted on 16 September 2013 by Ken Zino

Suzuki Motor of America is recalling 194,000 model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles because of a defective airbag sensor in the passenger seat. Continue reading →

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Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car Recalls for Bad Steering

Posted on 10 September 2013 by Ken Zino

The recall was prompted by a NHTSA engineering investigation after receiving multiple complaints. Continue reading →

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Huge Toyota and Lexus Recall for Unsafe Suspensions

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Ken Zino

Toyota is recalling almost 800,000 2006-2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles because a rear tie rod can fail abruptly sending the wheel askew resulting in an unsafe car out of control. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Recalls Fiat 500e Electric Vehicles

Posted on 26 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Chrysler is recalling 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles because the half shafts may loosen and separate causing noise and leading to a complete loss of power. The problem occurred because of an earlier repair on the new vehicles. The company says no accidents or injuries have been reported. Continue reading →

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NHTSA Rule Tells Automakers to Reveal Uncompleted Recalls

Posted on 15 August 2013 by Ken Zino

A new regulation issued by NHTSA requires automakers and motorcycle manufacturers to provide information on uncompleted vehicle safety recalls online. During a speech at the Washington Automotive Press Association, NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said that the safety information would be searchable by the Vehicle Identification Number, aka VIN, free of charge. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalls Focus EVs for Defective Lights

Posted on 12 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor is recalling 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights because of bad wiring, which causes the front side-marker lamps to stay dark. Continue reading →

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Toyota Recalls 342,000 Tacoma Pickup Trucks

Posted on 11 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Toyota along with Ford Motor Company has the dubious distinction of paying record fines to NHTSA because of cover-ups on known safety defects. The brief Toyota statement does not provide accident or fatality details or any information on how the safety defect became known. . Continue reading →

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Nissan Recalls 2014 Versa Models for Bad Bolts

Posted on 5 August 2013 by Ken Zino

Nissan North America is recalling model year 2014 Versa Note subcompact cars because the rear seat-latch bolts were manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength. Continue reading →

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Ford C-Max Recalled for Roof Defect

Posted on 29 July 2013 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2013 model C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, because the roofs do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 – Occupant Protection in Interior Impact. Continue reading →

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GM Recalling 2014 Silverado, Sierra Pickups for Bad Airbags

Posted on 29 July 2013 by Ken Zino

GM is recalling its new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because of defective airbags. While admitting an embarrassing safety defect on its most recent major product revision, GM told NHTSA in the required recall filing that the welding on the passenger airbag inflator might fracture when the airbag deploys, allowing some gas from the air bag inflator to vent behind the instrument panel, instead of into the air bag. Continue reading →

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Michelin Recalls Popular Pickup Truck and SUV Tires

Posted on 22 July 2013 by Ken Zino

No deaths, injuries or accidents have been reported in connection with these recalled tires, according to the required NHTSA filing from a company usually known for its fastidious quality control procedures. Michelin said it has identified and fixed the issue that prompted the recall without proving details. Continue reading →

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Osteopathic Group Wants Ban on Distracted Driving Devices

Posted on 22 July 2013 by Ken Zino

The American Osteopathic Association has come out in favor of legislation banning activities that cause distracted driving. Citing a growing body of research that show 660,000 drivers use cell phones or electronic devices, the health care organization of 104,000 osteopathic physicians said the public health problem needs a legislative solution. Continue reading →

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Consumer Electronics Association Denies Distracted Driving

Posted on 17 July 2013 by Ken Zino

In a cynical, profit-motivated move, the head of the Consumer Electronics Association today said he would support a campaign to end texting and driving. “I have made a personal commitment not to text and drive, and to use my devices ‘responsibly’ while operating my car,” claimed Gary Shapiro the head of the pressure group for the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. Continue reading →

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Auto Thefts Rise in the Summer Months

Posted on 10 July 2013 by Ken Zino

Every 44 seconds a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA data also show that only 52% of stolen vehicles are recovered. Continue reading →

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