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Could spiders cause your airbag to deploy
Could spiders cause your airbag to deploy? 870k Toyota were recalled for a spider related problem Toyota is recalling 870,000 vehicles due to a problem with an air conditioner part that could cause the airbag to deploy without reason. The problem was thought to be caused by spiders, whose webs create a blockage in a drainage tube that comes…
Read MoreHonda Recalls Over 370,000 Vehicles for Airbag Defect
Honda Recalls Over 370,000 Vehicles for Airbag Defect Honda Motor Co. announced a recall of 318,000 Odyssey minivans in the Unites States and 63,400 Acura MDX sports utility vehicles in multiple countries for an airbag defect. No related crashes or injuries have been reported regarding the defect. The Tokyo manufacturer received complaints of the airbag opening without reason on…
Read MoreToyota Recalls Over 340,000 Tacoma Trucks for Seat Belt Defect
Toyota Recalls Over 340,000 Tacoma Trucks for Seat Belt Defect On August 7, 2013 Toyota announced it was recalling approximately 342,000 Tacoma trucks because of a seat belt defect. The affected models are the Tacoma Access Cab trucks manufactured from 2004 to 2011. The screws on the seat belt pre-tensioner were found to come loose over…
Read MoreHepatitis A outbreak from frozen berries
Hepatitis A outbreak from frozen berries At least 34 people have gotten sick and 11 hospitalized from a rare strain of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry blend that has pomegranate seeds processed in Turkey. The berries are from the brand Townsend Farms Organic Blend mix which is sold at Costco and Harris Teeter stores. Townsend…
Read MoreGM is recalling 200k SUVs
GM is recalling 200k SUVs Imagine driving home from work and having the side of your door start smoking and catching fire and they will not unlock because the power lock is broken. Some General Motors drivers have experienced this exact situation. General Motors is recalling nearly 200,000 SUVs in the U.S. because an electronic module could…
Read MoreHonda is Recalling 18k Cars for Brake Issues
Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the United States to fix a problem with their brakes. The recall affects Acura RSX compact cars manufactured in 2006 and the Honda S2000 sports car made in 2006 to 2007. The issue is from some power brake booster parts that weren’t made exactly to specifications. These parts…
Read MoreNissan Recalls Altima Sedans for Tire Issue
Nissan is recalling over 123,000 Altima sedans for having issues with their spare tires. The spare could be significantly over- or underinflated. Altimas that were made in 2013 between March 21 and March 26 were affected. The issue came from a malfunctioning pressure regulator in Canton, Mississippi plant. The malfunctioning equipment has been repaired. Because tires that…
Read MoreJeep Fires Up Literally
Jeep Fires Jenelle Embrey experienced something that would change her life, and hopefully change the fate of others. In 2012, Embrey’s father, Harry Hamilton asked her to go for a ride to show off his new PT Cruiser. While sitting in a traffic jam on Insterstate 81 in Virginia, Embrey and her father were rear-ended…
Read MoreDangerous Product Alert: Ford Expands Recall for Windstar
For those with Ford Windstars, you may have a dangerous product. Ford is issuing a recall in several states of their 1998 to 2003 Ford Windstar models. For many owners so far, excessive rust on their rear axle has caused the axle to break, causing the Windstar to be a very dangerous product. While Georgia has…
Read MoreChrysler Recalls Over 450000 SUVs with Faulty Gear Shift
Chrysler is recalling around 469,000 SUV’s all over the world due to a faulty gear shift. The SUV’s circuit boards were transmitting signals that trigger the gear shifts to move to neutral. Before the recall Chrysler was aware of 26 accidents and 2 injuries related to the problem. No fatalities were reported. Models that are included in the recall…
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