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Recall Round-Up: July 13, 2018
Recall Round-Up: July 13, 2018 Every week we scour the internet and bring you the latest information on product and automotive recalls in this recurring series: Recall Round-Up. In this issue, we’ve got breaking news update on a major cereal recall from Kellogg’s, an expanded Takata airbag recall for Mazda vehicle and a pharmaceutical company forced…
Read MoreWhy Your New Car Could Need A New Airbag
Why Your New Car Could Need a New Airbag Although the widespread Takata airbag recall began in 2015, new cars are still being sold with the faulty airbags installed. A recent report from the U.S. Senate Commerce committee showed that 4 automakers: Toyota, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Mitsubishi have confirmed selling new vehicles containing the…
Read MoreThe Cooper Firm Settles First-of-its-Kind Exploding Airbag Case for Confidential Amount
Featured Case: The Cooper Firm Settles First-of-its-Kind Exploding Airbag Case for Confidential Amount In April, 2014, our client was driving a 2004 Kia Optima when another vehicle pulled in front of her, causing her to brake, lose control of her vehicle, and hit a wall head-on at low speed. The impact caused her driver’s side…
Read MoreHonda 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 MoreAuto 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…
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…
Read MoreSecond Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects
Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects Exploding airbags could be an issue for more than just one manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., for improper deployment. The investigation was opened just weeks after Takata, a Japanese airbag manufacturer, recalled 33.8 million defective inflators. At…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented
Proposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented A recent proposed bill would allow rental car companies to rent recalled vehicles that haven’t been repaired, as long as it is disclosed to the consumers. The bill is a huge step back in regards to safety efforts. South Dakota Senator John Thune at…
Read MoreNearly half of vehicles aren’t covered under safety regulations: Consumers keeping vehicles longer
Nearly half of vehicles aren’t covered under safety regulations: Consumers keeping vehicles longer Although automakers are required to report any suspicious accidents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are hundreds of crashes that are not reported due to a U.S. safety rule. Under the agency’s safety rule, automakers are not required to report…
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