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Takata issues largest product recall in history, 34 million vehicles
Takata issues largest product recall in history, 34 million vehicles Nearly 35 million vehicles in the United States are being recalled in what is expected to be the largest recall of consumer products in U.S. history. The number of vehicles being recalled for defective Takata airbags has now doubled. The defect has already been tied…
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Half of Teen and Young Adult Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Pot
Half of Teen and Young Adult Car Crashes Involve Alcohol or Pot A recent study shows that half of teen and young adult drivers who die in car crashes are under the influence of either alcohol, pot or both, according to Live Science. The study analyzed data from states where toxicology screening for car crash…
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Click it or Ticket – A bad habit could cost you your life
Click it or Ticket – A bad habit could cost you your life Buckling up is the single most effective way to avoid being killed in a car crash, but many vehicle occupants fail to buckle up every car ride. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 9,580 unbelted vehicle occupants that…
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GM Recalls 522K Malibus and Trucks for Seat Hazards
GM Recalls 522K Malibus and Trucks for Seat Hazards General Motors is recalling 469,000 2011-2012 Chevy Malibus for a defective seat cable and 53,000 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks for defective seat frame hooks. The Malibu defect affects 437,045 vehicles in the United States. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt…
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NHTSA’s Recall Tool Not Always Reliable According to Cars.com Investigation
NHTSA’s Recall Tool Not Always Reliable According to Cars.com Investigation The government’s recall check system may not be a reliable source to check if your vehicle has an open recall, according to a Cars.com investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its vehicle search tool last August, which allows consumers to input their vehicles…
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15-passenger van accident raises safety concerns
15-passenger van accident raises safety concerns After a fatal car accident involving a 15-passenger van, safety advocates are voicing concerns on whether these vehicles should be on the road. Eighteen church members were piled into a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 15-passenger van on their way home from a retreat in Florida. The driver of the…
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Study Shows Technology could prevent drunk drivers from getting on the road
Study Shows Technology could prevent drunk drivers from getting on the road There has been a large focus on advanced technology to prevent car crashes and injuries over the past year. The University of Michigan’s Injury Center and Transportation Research Institute released a study which shared that technology which prevents drunk drivers from starting their…
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5 Nursing Students Killed in Tractor Trailer Crash
5 Nursing Students Killed in Tractor Trailer Crash Five nursing students from Georgia Southern University were tragically killed in a tractor trailer crash on their way to a Savannah Hospital last Wednesday. The girls had left early in the morning for their final clinical of the school year at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. All of the…
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Blue Bell expands recall to all of its products
Blue Bell expands recall to all of its products Blue Bell Creameries is pulling all of its products off shelves due to the fact that other ice cream samples have tested positive for listeria. After gradually expanding its initial recall in March, Blue Bell has made a voluntary decision to pull all of its products.…
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The Best and Worst States for Auto Safety
The Best and Worst States for Auto Safety The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released their annual report on the loopholes in highway safety. The report also highlighted the best and worst states for highway safety. It also pointed out laws that should be modified to help minimize fatalities. Advocates recommend 15 laws that…
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