Car Accident
Safety Regulators Investigating New Jeep Grand Cherokee Rollaway after Injuries and Complaints
Safety Regulators Investigating New Jeep Grand Cherokee Rollaway after Injuries and Complaints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation for new Jeep SUVs after receiving several complaints that the vehicles can roll away unexpectedly after drivers put them in park. The investigation covers 408,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured in 2014 and…
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Child Passenger Safety Week: The Facts
Child Passenger Safety Week: The Facts Child Passenger Safety Week is September 13-15, 2015. On Saturday September 19, National Seat Check Saturday, technicians will be available to help check seats and instruct parents and caregivers. This year, safety agencies will team up together to inform parents and caregivers about correctly using child car seat restraints.…
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Traffic 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…
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Labor Day Warning: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Labor Day Warning: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Local law enforcement is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a national crackdown campaign on drunk driving. For 20 days, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be launched to help prevent and stop drunk driving as well as save…
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VW 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…
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Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction
Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction A recent study revealed that as cars move towards becoming autonomous, consumers are valuing auto safety technology more and more in customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power’s annual “APEAL” survey, blind spot detection, parking assist and lane departure warnings are among the most popular safety…
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Britax Crash Test Shows Parents Should Ditch the Booster Cushion
Britax Crash Test Shows Parents Should Ditch the Booster Cushion Britax challenges parents to re-consider their child’s booster cushion after releasing a crash test video comparing two booster seats. Britax, the childcare product company, is launching a safety campaign to get parents and caregivers to consider the safety of children involved in car crashes with simple…
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Mazda recalls over 206,000 SUVs for loss of steering
Mazda recalls over 206,000 SUVs for loss of steering Mazda is recalling its largest sports utility vehicle for a problem with its suspension parts which can rust and come loose, causing a loss of steering control. The recall affects 206,000 CX-9 SUVs manufactured between 2007-2014. The ball joints can rust from water leaks and eventually…
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Britax Recalls 213,000 Car Seats for safety defect
Britax Recalls 213,000 Car Seats for safety defect Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling 37 different models which includes 213,000 car seats after finding that buttons on the seat could fail potentially leaving the child unsecured. The recall covers certain Advocate ClickTight, Boulevard ClickTight, and Marathon ClickTight model convertible car seats manufactured between August 1,…
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Uber Driver Sued for Sexually Assaulting Teen
Uber Driver Sued for Sexually Assaulting Teen Uber is once again going back to court and not holding up to its claims of trustworthiness. A mother of a 13-year-old girl is suing Uber and one of its drivers after the driver sexually assaulted her daughter. Isagani A. Marin, a driver for Uber, drove the 13-year-old…
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