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Kia recalls over 600,000 vehicles for brake issue
Kia Recall Kia Motors Corporation is recalling over 600,000 models for a defect in the stop lamp switch. The stop lamp switch can malfunction, which in turn can cause the brake lights to not turn on when the brake pedal is being pressed and may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by pressing the brake petal.…
Read MoreBrake defect causes Honda to recall over 250,000 vehicles
Brake defect causes Honda to recall over 250,000 vehicles Honda has recalled over 250,000 vehicles because of a brake defect that randomly applies pressure to the brakes for a short time when the driver begins to press the brakes. This would cause the brake pressure applied to be more than the driver had intended or anticipated. Several complaints…
Read MoreBMW announces two recalls in one week
BMW announces two recalls in one week A few days after recalling more than 30,000 X5 crossovers for potential brake problems, BMW announced a second safety issue because of a battery cable connector that can fail and cause engines to stall. This issue affects 570,000 vehicles in North America and covers various 3-Series models sold from 2007-2011,…
Read MoreOffice Depot faces issues with not handling costumers well
The Gibson Office Chair exclusively sold by Office Depot, was revealed to have a bad weld that would break if you leaned too far back in the chair. Office Depot had a similar problem in April with their Biella chair which were made by the same furniture company and shared the same registration number. Office…
Read MoreGM announces a recall for over 145000 trucks
GM announces a recall for over 145000 trucks General Motors has announced a recall for over 145,000 of its mid-size trucks due to a problem with the hood latch. The problem could result in the hood opening while the truck is being driven. GM has already filed the report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after…
Read MoreToyota delays safety recall resulting in $174 million fine
Toyota delays safety recall resulting in $174 million fine The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration fined Toyota this year for the issue of Toyota’s Lexus models having pedals that stuck under the floor mats. This was a similar problem for Toyota in 2010 with several other recalls. An investigation proved that the sticky pedal…
Read MoreHarley recalls motorcycles to avoid defective product injuries
Harley Recall In terms of product deficiencies, the primary manner in which the public becomes aware of a problem is through product recalls. When a recall is issued for a particularly dangerous or defective product with a high risk of leading to injury or death, the decision often gains widespread media coverage, in Georgia and…
Read MoreToyota Announces Plan to Recall $28 Million Vehicles
Toyota is planning to recall around 2.8 million vehicles worldwide due to defects with the steering mechanism and the hybrid system water pump. The recall extends to 1.5 million vehicles in Japan, 670,000 vehicles in the United States and 496,000 vehicles in Europe. The problem, seen in cars such as the second-generation Prius and certain Corolla models,…
Read MoreWhy is Toyota recalling the Land Cruiser?
Today’s blog posting is courtesy of Sean Kane- Safety Research and Strategies, Inc. The Toyota Unintended Acceleration floor mat recalls are now assuming the sprawling Del-Boca-Vista proportions of a seniors-only condo development in Sarasota. Last week, Toyota announced Phase 12 of its accelerator pedal modification and floor mat replacement recall. The newest vehicles to join the…
Read MoreChanges to Recall Regs: A Ray of Sunshine!
Changes to Recall Regulations Today’s blog posting is courtesy of Sean Kane- Safety Research and Strategies, Inc. When is a safety recall not really a safety recall? When the manufacturer submitting the Part 573 Defect and Non-Compliance Report (49 CFR Part 573) says it isn’t. The Recall Management Division’s files are dotted with many such…
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