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Ford, GM Safety Probes Closed Without Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a pair of investigations into various Ford and GM vehicles.
200,000 Nissan Vehicles Under Safety Investigation
The Department of Transportation is investigating 200,000 Nissans after owners complained about potentially serious braking issues.
Toyota Close to $1B Settlement With Feds: Report
Toyota might reach a deal soon with the U.S. Department of Justice that would close a criminal investigation into the way it disclosed customer complaints about unintended acceleration.
Toyota Expected to Ask for Pass on Non-Compliant Seats
News broke last week of Toyota issuing a notice to its dealers halting sales on eight models, but the company is expected to seek a waiver from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue.
Chrysler SUV Fires Probed Further by Feds
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its investigation into 593,000 Chrysler SUVs for fire incidents involving the vehicles’ headliners.
Dodge Viper Probe Closed by Federal Safety Regulators
A government investigation of Dodge Viper sports cars ranging from the 2003 to 2010 model years is closed.
Volkswagen Tiguan Under Government Safety Probe
Roughly 61,000 SUVs from Volkswagen are the subject of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX Under Safety Probe
Another day, another safety investigation. This time Nissan is under the microscope for complaints about leaks in some 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX crossover vehicles.
Dodge Viper Suspension Under NHSTA Probe
You may have heard that the Dodge Viper is a car that wants to kill you, but in at least two cases that might actually be true.
2005 Honda Pilot Stability Assist Under NHTSA Scrutiny
An estimated 87,803 model year 2005 Honda Pilot SUVs could fall under a recall if a National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation progresses far enough.
Pontiac G6 Under Investigation for Bad Brake Lights
Pontiac is defunct but General Motors might soon be facing ghosts of a brand past because an estimate 550,000 G6 cars are under a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation.
NHTSA Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Spending
If the government gives you $601 million to dole out for highway safety improvements, you’re expected to see that money put to good use.
Safety Group Wants Ford Fined for Escape Unintended Acceleration Issue
Earlier this month, the Center for Automotive Safety (CAS) filed a petition with NHTSA regarding the Ford Escape’s unintended acceleration issue and now the safety group is calling for the American automaker to be fined.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Under NHTSA Investigation
The possible risk of a power steering hose failure in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because leaked power steering fluid might cause a fire.
Ford Escape Unintended Acceleration Spurs Petition
A nonprofit consumer safety group is pressing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate complaints surrounding 320,000 Ford Escapes model year 2002 through 2004 that could be subject to unintended acceleration following an earlier recall.
Jeep Rear-Collision Fire Investigation Grows to 5 Million Vehicles
A NHTSA investigation into fires caused by rear-collision in Jeep vehicles is expanding to include Jeep Cherokee, and Liberty models.
2004 Ford and Mercury Minivan Inquiry Upgraded by NHTSA: 63,000 Units Involved
After a series of complaints about seats failing to latch properly in 2004 Ford Windstars and Mercury Monterey minivans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is upgrading its inquiry of the 63,000 vans from an investigation to an engineering analysis.
Ford E-series Not Recalled, NHTSA Ends Investigation
Normally, any story about car fires, recalls and safety hazards has the same content: “fill-in-the-blank automaker is recalling fill-in-the-blank cars because they might explode, fall apart or some other terrifying nonsense.” Not this time. Instead, Ford is dodging a maelstrom of bullets after the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration found that there is no need to…
Ford Releases Findings on NHTSA Mustang Transmission Investigation
Back in August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation regarding the Getrag MT82 6-speed manual transmissions found in 2011+ Ford Mustangs. At the time, Ford was already carefully monitoring customer feedback as well as online forums as well to better understand the issues concerning the transmission. While only 3 percent of all…
BMW 7-Series Under Safety Investigation by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 120,000 BMW 7-Series vehicles. The issue is regarding the car not shifting securely into park and rolling away. The affected model years include 2002 to 2008, after receiving a complaint regarding a 2006 model that rolled away after the owner parked and exited the vehicle. The…
Feds Investigate Ford Freestyle For Unintended Lunging
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 170,000 2005 through 2007 model year Ford Freestyle’s after 18 crashes caused by “lunging.” No injuries have been attributed to the abnormal vehicle behavior, however. The Ford Freestyle abnormally lunges forward even when drivers didn’t have their feet on the gas pedal says the reports. Hitting the…
Federal Investigation Into 60,000 Mini Coopers For Potential Fire Hazard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded their investigation into 60,000 the 2004-2005 MINI Cooper, regarding power steering issues linked to three fires. 519 complaints have been reviewed, alleging an unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving, has led the federal safety agency to upgrade its investigation. No injuries or serious crashes have…
