air bags
GM Recalls 83,000 Trucks, SUVs for Ignition Switches
General Motors is still in the throes of dealing with faulty ignition switches moving into 2015.
Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles For Seat Belt, Airbag Flaws
Ford announced a recall campaign today that will affect approximately 850,050 vehicles.
Toyota’s Complicated Recall Announcement Simplified
Today, Toyota announced a spate of recalls that affect 6.4 million vehicles across the globe.
Coda Files Request to Recall Sedans Despite Bankruptcy
Although the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy months ago, Coda Automotive wants to recall its single product to replace the side curtain airbags.
Dodge Viper Recalled for Airbag Flaw: 4,278 Affected
Chrysler is announcing today that it will add 4,278 Dodge Vipers ranging from the 2003 to 2004 model year to a previous recall affecting the Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee.
2012, 2013 Scion iQ Recalled: 11,200 Units Affected
Scion’s quirky sub-compact iQ city car is undergoing a voluntary recall in the 2012 and 2013 model years because the passenger airbag might not deploy properly.
World’s Safest Car Sports Air Bags On The Outside
Touting itself as the world’s safest car, this vehicle wears its airbags on the outside – a unique concept, but would you want to drive it? Named the iSAVE-SC1, this vehicle was developed by Humanix, a Japanese company, and Hiroshima University. Not only is this electric car outfitted with an inflated exterior, it comes equipped…
GM Develops Auto Industry’s First Front Center Air Bag [Video]
General Motors will be offering the industry’s first front center air bag in select vehicles. This inflatable restraint will help to protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. You’re going to have to wait a bit for the new front…
Nissan Juke Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS
Nissan has had a successful year with the Nissan Juke, Cube, Leaf and Infiniti M37/56 on the list of 2011 top safety picks. Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2011 Nissan Juke a “Top Safety Pick” rating. The Juke earned this award by earning a “good” rating in front, rear and side…
