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NHTSA Tells Chrysler to Speed Up Jeep Recall Fix
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is getting stern with Chrysler.
Lexus Recalls 423K Cars Over Fuel Leaks
Toyota is calling back 423,000 Lexus vehicles in the U.S. to remedy fuel leaks.
Arizona Sues GM For $3B Over Delayed Recalls
The State of Arizona has leveled a massive $3 billion lawsuit against General Motors, claiming the American car company hid safety defects from the public to avoid the cost of recalls.
Honda Replacing Airbags on Vehicles Not Affected by Recall
Honda wants to assure its customers that the airbags in the cars they drive are safe.
Ford Issues Recall for 65K Fusions
Ford is calling back about 65,000 Fusion sedans over a programming issue.
GM Ignition-Switch Claims Deadline Extended
GM has pushed the deadline back for those looking to file claims under the faulty ignition-switch compensation program.
Takata Modifies Airbag Compound
Airbag supplier Takata has reportedly modified the compound used in its airbags.
Nissan, Infiniti Join Massive Airbag Recall
Nissan and Infiniti are the latest automakers to officially recall their vehicles for faulty airbags.
UK to Ban Smoking in Cars With Children on Board
Smoking in cars with children present will soon be illegal in the United Kingdom.
Honda Accord, Infiniti EX Probed for Steering Defects
The Honda Accord and Infiniti EX35 are under investigation for a possible steering issue.
GM Ordered 500K Ignition Switches Before Announcing Recall
General Motors ordered more than 500,000 replacement ignition switches six weeks before it publicly announced its infamous recall campaign.
Takata Execs had Airbag Testing Results Erased: Report
The details surrounding the massive Takata airbag recall are coming to light.
IIHS Releases List of Top-Rated Booster Seats
Things keep getting safer for children. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) latest round of booster-seat tests 27 newly designed chairs were rated “Best Bet,” the top score available.
Ford Issues Five Recalls Covering 200K Vehicles
Twenty-fourteen must be the year of the recall. Takata’s massive airbag foible is causing much grief, GM’s ignition fiasco drags on and in addition to all of this there have been myriad smaller safety actions. Adding to the tally, Ford just announced five callbacks.
Porsche Issues Voluntary Recall of 2015 Coupes
In an effort to address a quality issue with hood-latches, Porsche is conducting a voluntary recall of 1,382 Boxster, Cayman and 911 models sold in the US.
NHTSA Orders Takata to Answer Questions on Recall
U.S. safety regulators are ordering airbag maker Takata to answer questions related to its massive recall.
What Are IIHS Ratings?
Sometimes safety takes a back seat to horsepower, vehicle design and luxury amenities but when you’re in a crash it’s really the only thing that matters.
Big Fat Dummies Could Enhance Crash Safety
Crash tests will include dummies in the future that are designed to simulate the effects of a collision on obese people.
Ford Recalls 205K CUVs Over Fire Risk
Ford has issued a new recall today covering roughly 205,000 CUVs over issues with possible corrosion under certain reinforcement brackets.
New Black Boxes Can Monitor Cops in Real Time
Ford and Telogis announced a new vehicle monitoring system that will allow police departments to better monitor how their officers behave on the road
Chrysler Recalling 566K Pickup Trucks and SUVs
Chrysler has announced two vehicle recalls covering roughly 566,000 vehicles.
GM Compensation Fund Approves 61 Claims
The number of claims officially approved for payout by General Motors’ compensation fund continues to climb.
Motorcycle Lane Splitting Gaining Acceptance: Study
Motorcycle lane-splitting is gaining acceptable according to a recent study.
Evenflo Embrace Child Seats Recalled
The Evenflo Embrace 35 child-safety seat has been recalled.
