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Smart Car Recalled for Steering Defect
Smart Car Recalled for Steering Defect It is already terrifying to be in a vehicle in which the steering fails as you are driving, but being in a tiny vehicle when the steering fails would be even worse. Mercedes Benz has recalled over 5,000 Smart ForTwo minicars for a steering issue in which the steering…
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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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More than 1 million Yard Blowers Recalled for Fire Risk
More than 1 million Yard Blowers Recalled for Fire Risk Over one million yard blowers sold at Home Depot and Walmart were recalled due to a defect which could cause them to overheat or catch on fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blowers are made by the Changzhou Globe Tools and…
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Hyundai Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect
Hyundai Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect Hyundai is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles that could have a power steering defect. The defect could cause the control unit to disable the power steering system making it difficult for a driver to steer, especially at low speeds. This error could increase the risk of an…
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Recall Act would Require Consumers to Repair Safety Defects before Registration Renewal
Recall Act would Require Consumers to Repair Safety Defects before Registration Renewal A new bill was introduced in the Senate which would require recall repairs to be made before registration renewals are granted. Last year, the year of recalls, the average completion rate for a recall was only 75%, which is an improvement from years…
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Senate Panel Approves Auto Whistleblower Bill
Senate Panel Approves Auto Whistleblower Bill The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved a measure which would offer financial incentives for auto industry employees who share uncovered safety defects with the government. The unanimous decision came after two large auto safety crises in 2014: the defective GM ignition switch and the faulty and explosive Takata airbags.…
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Deaths Continue Even After Jeep Fuel Tank Recall
Deaths Continue Even After Jeep Fuel Tank Recall Fiat Chrysler, who manufacturers Jeeps, recalled 1.56 million Jeeps with plastic fuel tanks in June 2013, after urging from safety regulators. Since the recall, only 12 percent of the Jeeps have been repaired, and over six people have died. Prior to the recall, more than 70 people…
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2015 Jeep Cherokee Investigated for Catching on Fire
2015 Jeep Cherokee Investigated for Catching on Fire The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee after a California woman posted a video of her brand new vehicle bursting into flames. Just two days after she purchased the vehicle the owner noticed an “oily” smell while driving.…
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The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects
News Release February 6, 2015 The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects February 6, 2015 – Today, The Safety Institute is releasing its latest quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List. For the third quarter in a row, potential power steering issues affecting the 2012 Ford Focus top the list. (See first and second quarterly Watch List). In addition,…
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Takata Refuses to Expand Recall Leaving Auto Manufacturers with Large Burden or Penalties
Takata Refuses to Expand Recall Leaving Auto Manufacturers with Large Burden or Penalties Close to 8 million vehicles by 10 different auto manufacturers have been recalled this year due to Takata’s exploding airbags. The airbags could inflate in minor accidents or without cause sending pieces of shrapnel into the driver’s body which could result in…
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