DETROIT, Michigan (September 9, 2016) –-Nissan has announced the recall of some 120,000 cars and SUVs in the United States and more than 10,000 in Canada due to a potential fire risk after the discovery of a brake fluid leak in some vehicles. The automaker reports that brake fluid seals may leak and drip onto internal electrical circuit boards causing … Read More
GM Recalls 4.3 Million Cars Due to Airbag Glitch on 2014 to 2017 Models
DETROIT, Michigan (September 9, 2016) — General Motors Co has announced today it will recall roughly 4.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a software glitch that could prevent airbags from deploying in newer vehicles. The defect has been linked to a death and three injuries, but these are apparently rare instances GM reports, according to the Associated Press. The defect … Read More
Chrysler Recalls 412,000 Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster Cars
Chrysler (FCA US LLC.) is recalling 412, 000 vehicles due to a problem with the power train that can cause the transmission to slip into neutral unexpectedly, potentially causing a collision. The recall affects certain 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200 models as well as 2015 models of Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions … Read More
Millions of Unfixed Recalled Vehicles Pose Risk to All Motorists
It’s bad enough there are inherent risks out there when you get behind the wheel, but most motorists don’t anticipate hidden dangers due to unfixed recalled vehicles. A new study suggests that some 45 million vehicles in the United States remain in operation on our roads and freeways despite recent recalls. Indeed, these potentially dangerous vehicles put all motorists at … Read More
6 Deaths Linked to Unstable Ikea Dressers and Chests
The parents of 2-year-old Theodore “Ted” McGee thought their son was taking a nap, but when they peeked into his room they were horrified to find their child pinned underneath a six-drawer Ikea dresser. The Apple Valley, Minn., family lost their son that day, but they later found out that this same thing had happened to other toddlers in previous … Read More
Nissan Recalls 3.53 Million Vehicles for Faulty Airbag Sensors
Some 3.53 million vehicles built by Nissan Motor Company Ltd., are being recalled due to malfunctioning sensors that can prevent airbags from deploying properly. The recall was announced this morning by the Japanese auto manufacturer to alert consumers about the problem that has already injured three people, but fortunately there are no known deaths resulting from the faulty sensors. The … Read More
Takata Air Bag Recall 85 Million More Could be Recalled
The U.S. government is ordering 85 million Takata Corp. airbag inflators to be replaced by the Japanese parts manufacturer, unless they are able to prove they are safe for consumers. There are already 28 million inflators under recall by Takata Corp. that must be replaced due to the propensity to explode and cause serious injuries and death. So far there … Read More
Tesla Motors Recalls Model X SUV for 3rd Row Seat Problems
PALO ALTO, California (April 13, 2016) — Some 2,700 Model X SUVs have been recalled by electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. due to a problem with the vehicles’ third-row seats potentially coming loose in a collision. Related: Tesla recalls 53,000 Model X and Model S vehicles for parking brake issue. The recall was issued to fix the back row … Read More
Faulty Takata Airbags Claim 10th Victim in Texas Car Crash
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (April 7, 2016) — A man was killed on March 31 in a crash being blamed on a defective Takata airbag that had not been replaced despite widespread news of recalls and nine previous deaths. The driver who was killed was behind the wheel of a 2002 Honda Civic when the vehicle’s airbag inflator ruptured and … Read More
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL: 91,000 Passat Diesel Cars Have Wiring Defect
Some 91,000 Volkswagen Passat diesel vehicles are being recalled by the German automaker due to a wiring defect that could ignite a fire. Volkswagen reports the vehicles have a wiring connection underneath the body of these cars that was not properly assembled. This allows water to seep into the terminals that could spark a fire or corrode. The defect was … Read More
Airbags a Ticking Time Bomb? Safety Risk May Lead to Expiration Dates on Airbags
Most of us know to check the expiration of food products and pharmaceuticals to ensure our health and safety, but did you know that chemicals used to inflate airbags can also expire as they age? An independent testing panel made up of automotive company representatives has been assigned to investigate the Takata airbag crisis. They are now recommending that airbags … Read More
SEAT BELT RECALL: Toyota Recalls 2.9 million SUVs for Potential Safety Issue
TORRENCE, Japan (February 18, 2016) –– Roughly 2.9 million Toyota SUVs in North America, Japan, China, Europe and other regions are being recalled due to a potential for seat belts to fail in a collision, according to a press release by Toyota Motors Sales USA Inc. The recall was prompted by a crash in Canada where a passenger was killed … Read More