Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Feb 15th, 2008
A Federal recall has been issued for the Chevrolet HHR wagons not equipped with optional roof rail airbags in March because they don’t meet the federal government’s standards for protecting occupants from head injury in the event of a crash. There will be approximately 181,516 vehicles affected in the recall. It affects all HHR models […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Jan 23rd, 2008
Honda is in the process of recalling 34,300 Fit subcompact sedans from 2007 and 2008. The recall is in affect to replace a faulty wiring harness linked to a sensor that keeps the airbags from deploying when a child occupies the front passenger seat. The recall specifically covers Fits that were sold or registered in […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Jan 9th, 2008
BMW is being investigated by Federal safety officials on whether it’s “Intelligent Airbag System” is in need of a recall. If the recall does take effect, more than 300,000 BMWs should be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is reviewing various 2004-06 BMW models because the sensing system for the front passenger’s […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Dec 22nd, 2007
General Motors announced Friday that they were recalling over 313,000 vehicles. The cause of the recall is a potential fluid leak that could cause the passenger to loose control of the vehicle. The recall is affective worldwide, but it affects over 275,000 domestic vehicles. The vehicles include the 2005-2007 model year Cadillac CTS and STS […]
Posted in Safety on Dec 21st, 2007
Seems speed stays in the brain sometimes. At least one could argue that as news of F1 driver Lewis Hamilton’s massive speeding ticket is coming out to light. The rookie sensation rocked Formula 1 in 2007 with his fairytale Grand Prix debut year. Driving for the McLaren F1 team, Hamilton scored various victories and pole […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Dec 21st, 2007
American Honda is issuing a recall concerning 43,000 Acura RL luxury sedans sold in the U.S. The recall involves a defective power steering hose that could lead to a possible fire. The material the hose is made of can break apart cause’ of under-hood tempetures and prematurely crack. This could case power steering fluid to […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Dec 20th, 2007
Again Toyota! Well it seems Toyota’s quality issues are not solved just yet. Recently the company issued a recall of over 15,000 4×4 Toyota Tundra large pick-up trucks. The recall involves a problem with the truck’s propeller shaft connected which connects to the rear axle of the truck. According to the company a joint in […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Dec 13th, 2007
Smart is preparing for it’s U.S. debut but they should make sure they can take care of a problem in their current markets first. Over 1,600 of the revamped ForTwo micro cars have been recalled Friday. The problem seems to be with their steering locking rings are not affixed properly. This could cause a potential […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Dec 12th, 2007
The Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 1.17 million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine sensor that could lead to engine stalling. The problem is being reported to dealers across the nation and is a possible safety hazard. The vehicles involved are all models with 7.3-litre diesel engines, including the Ford […]
Posted in Safety on Dec 12th, 2007
In a move that has gotten lots of press in the Canadian News, the area of Ontario should become the first province to ban smoking in cars that contain young passengers. Health activists say the likelihood of children developing cancer, asthma and heart problems is good enough reason to force people to butt out after […]
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