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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
NHTSA imposes $200 million civil penalty to Takata The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two orders regarding Takata airbags in order to protect those driving on the roads. The orders impose a $200 million civil penalty
Toyota recalls 6.5 million vehicles for defect with power window switch Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 6.5 million vehicles across the world for a defect with the power window switch. Toyota shared that the window switch may not have been
Tesla Releases Most Advanced Autonomous Driving Feature Tesla Motors Inc. released a new and advanced set of autonomous driving vehicle features which just fall short of making its vehicles fully driverless. Due to safety and regulatory issues, the update requires
Kia Recalls 419,000 SUVs for Roll Away Issue Kia Motors is recalling over 419,000 SUVs in North America due to a defect with the transmission which can be shifted out of park when the driver’s foot is not on the
Nissan Recalling 319,000 Versa Vehicles for Suspension Defect Nissan announced a recall of 319,000 Nissan Versa vehicles in North America due to a front suspension defect. The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation
GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Recalled over Mold Concerns GoGo squeeZ is recalling its applesauce after mold was detected in the pouches. Before you pack your lunches this week, you may want to double check the dates on your applesauce packages. GoGo
Volvo says it will accept full liability for driverless car accidents in its cars Volvo recently announced that it will be accepting full liability for accidents that involve driverless vehicles. It is one of the first automakers to make that
GM tells owners not to use windshield wipers General Motors is telling some of its SUV owners not to use their windshield wipers due to an electrical short that could cause the wiper motor to catch fire. If it’s raining,
CPSC may ban toxic flame retardants in household products The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking to ban chemically related flame retardants from children’s products, furniture, mattresses and household electronics. Although the agency’s job is usually to enforce recalls of
NHTSA Upgrades its investigation of Ford Explorer SUV defects The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it will be upgrading its investigation of 20,275 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUVs with sudden brake failures. An investigation was originally opened in April
GM Settlement Money Going to Auto Safety Research By Katheryn Hayes Tucker Ken and Beth Melton have become sponsors of a nonprofit organization that compiles data on automobile safety complaints nationwide. The current edition of the Safety Institute’s Vehicle Safety Watch
Dole recalls spinach bags for salmonella Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling its bagged spinach due to salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Although that spinach smoothie may sound appealing, check your spinach bag’s number code before tossing
Portable Bed Handles Recalled After Deaths Portable bed handles are being recalled due to risk of entrapment, strangulation and death by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Bed Handles Inc. along with the CPSC are re-announcing a voluntary recall
Recaro Fails to Recall Car Seats for Over a Year After 18 months of delay and resistance, Recaro finally recalled 173,000 car seats for a safety defect. The top of the child seat tether can break during a crash causing
13 bike companies recall 1.5 million bikes in North America Thirteen different companies representing 17 brands are voluntarily recalling around 1.5 million bikes with front-wheel quick releases and disc brakes. The thirteen companies have pulled together through the Bicycle Product
