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
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
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
5 Million Airbag Control Units Recalled by Continental Automotive
At least nine injuries have been linked to an electronic defect in airbags manufactured by Hannover, German manufacturer Continental Automotive Systems prompting a recall of 5 million vehicles worldwide among several manufacturers including Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes Benz. Roughly 1.5 million to 2 million of the vehicles subject to recall are expected to be in the United States. The … Read More
Tesla Motors Launches Model X Amid Possibility of Takata Air Bag Recall
FREMONT, California (September 29, 2015) — In the same week that Tesla Motors launches its newest electric crossover car the Model X at its Fremont headquarters, the Tesla brand has also been identified as one of seven car makers using Takata air bags that could be potentially defective and subjected to recall. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has … Read More
Voluntary Takata Airbag Recall Sought As Defective Airbags Found in Newer Car
Millions of vehicles could be subjected to a new airbag recall after two U.S. Senators recently sent a letter to Japan-based Takata requesting they voluntarily recall all airbags manufactured with a cheaper ammonium nitrate propellant. This propellant has been used by Takata since the early 2000s and the airbag maker continues to be use it in its its current airbags … Read More
Honda, Daihatsu Recall 5 Million Takata Airbags Due to Defective Inflator Part
A worldwide recall on Takata airbags expanded Friday morning as both Honda Motor Co. and Daihatsu announced the recall of nearly 5 million vehicles. The two auto giants join Toyota and Nissan — who one day earlier this week announced roughly 6.5 million vehicles were subject to recall for the faulty airbags made by Japan-based Takata. The issue involves defective … Read More
Toyota, Nissan Recall 6.5 Million Cars for Defective Takata Airbags
Airbags were designed to cushion the impact of a crash, but recent recalls of tens of millions of vehicles equipped with Takata airbags have shown that sometimes there is quite the opposite result. Airbag explosions have been linked to at least five deaths and multiple injuries. These defective airbags may explode during a crash and send shrapnel spraying out into … Read More
Love it or Hate it, the Fiat 500 L Ranks as Consumer Report’s Most Unreliable Car of the Year
If you are someone who fell in love with the 2014 or 2015 Fiat 500 L for its good looks, you are not alone. Thousands of drivers took the plunge and purchased one of these cheap little compact cars, but after spending some time together they are ready to break up. Indeed, this spunky little Italian car is attractive, saves … Read More
2 Million Vehicles Recalled Again for Faulty Air Bags by Toyota, Honda & Chrysler
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Saturday that Toyota, Honda and Chrysler are recalling more than 2 million vehicles for the second time in an attempt to fix a problem involving air bags that spontaneously inflate while cars are running, according to a NHTSA press release. These are vehicles that had already been recalled for faulty air bags, … Read More
Statute of Limitations for California Lemon Lawsuits
So what are the time limits to file a California Lemon Law claim? Consumers who believe they have a car that qualifies as a lemon have a limited time period to file a lemon lawsuit or buyback claim with the manufacturer. Four-Year Deadline for California Lemon Law Claims Consumers who have purchased a car, truck or SUV whose manufacturer is … Read More