Airbags
Honda Recalls 2016 CR-Vs for Exploding Airbags
Honda Recalls 2016 CR-Vs for Exploding Airbags Honda Motor Co. is recalling some of its 2016 CR-V models for a new Takata airbag defect. The CR-V is the top selling crossover/SUV in the United States. The potentially deadly defect, involves a manufacturing defect in the metal housing surrounding the driver’s airbag inflator. The inflator could…
Read MoreFiat Chrysler Recalls 900,000 SUVs for airbags and brakes
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 900,000 SUVs for airbags and brakes Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles due to issues with airbag deployment and anti-lock braking systems. The first recall affects 284,089 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs in the United States due to a defect with airbag components that could affect airbag…
Read MoreTakata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers
Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers Seven more automakers could be facing large recalls due to the fact they use airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. As of this year, there have been nearly 23.4 million Takata airbag inflators recalled on 19.2 million vehicles in the United States due to the fact…
Read MoreNissan recalls 300,000 small cars and NHTSA upgrades investigation of seat sensors
Nissan recalls 300,000 small cars and NHTSA upgrades investigation of seat sensors Nissan is recalling nearly 300,000 small vehicles over a potential trim panel defect near the accelerator pedal that could trap a driver’s foot. This could cause unintended acceleration or delayed breaking and result in an accident. The recall is a result of the…
Read MoreAutoNation to Stop Selling Vehicles Under Recall
AutoNation to Stop Selling Vehicles Under Recall AutoNation Inc. will no longer sell vehicles that have an open safety recall, even at great cost, because it’s the “right thing to do.” After CarMax was held under fire for selling vehicles with safety defects and open recalls, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson announced that the country’s largest…
Read MoreCarMax may be selling recalled vehicles with lethal safety defects
CarMax may be selling recalled vehicles with lethal safety defects Consumer safety advocates along with Senator Richard Blumenthal are claiming that CarMax is selling “certified” recalled vehicles with dangerous safety defects. Sen. Blumenthal is requesting that the Federal Trade Commission do something to stop CarMax from selling these vehicles. An investigation by the Consumers for…
Read MoreTraffic deaths rise making 2015 possibly the deadliest year since 2007
Traffic deaths rise making 2015 possibly the deadliest year since 2007 Traffic deaths have increased by 14 percent this year along with injuries which have increased by a third according to the National Safety Council. Recalls are not the only thing that have increased in the past two years. According to new data compiled by…
Read MoreVW recalls 461,300 vehicles to fix airbag defect
VW recalls 461,300 vehicles to fix airbag defect Volkswagen is recalling 461,300 vehicles to fix an issue which could prevent the airbags from deploying in an accident. The defect is a result of debris that may contaminate the clock spring which keeps the airbags powered. The debris could potentially tear the spring and as a…
Read MoreVolvo plans recall and stops delivery of 2016 Volvo XC90’s for airbag issue
Volvo plans recall and stops delivery of 2016 Volvo XC90’s for airbag issue Volvo Cars is preparing a global recall and delivery stop for the redesigned seven-seat 2016 XC90 vehicles for a potential airbag issue. The recall will be issued due to the fact that the airbag curtain in the third row may not function…
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