Ford Brakes May Fail; U.S. Authorities Probe 475,000 Vehicles

Ford Brakes May Fail; U.S. Authorities Probe 475,000 Vehicles Before the start of 2017 the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation over concerns that some Ford brakes could suddenly stop working. At the time of the announcement consumers... Read more

NHTSA Reports Another Uptick in Traffic Fatalities: Will Advanced Technology be the Solution or Cause More Problems?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), US traffic fatalities in the first half of 2016 (17,775) represented a 10.4% increase from those reported in the first half of 2015 (16,100). The second quarter of 2016 was the... Read more

Toyota Announces Another Recall for Exploding Airbags

Today Toyota announced a new recall of 482,000 vehicles in the U.S. to repair side-curtain airbags manufactured by the Swedish supplier Autoliv. The recall affects model years 2010–2012 Prius, 2010 and 2012 Prius Plug-in, and 2011–2012 Lexus CT200h. The cars are being recalled... Read more

Chrysler Rollaway Tragedy Highlights Problems with Emerging Car Technology

The untimely death of young actor Anton Yelchin, whose 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled away and pinned him against a brick pillar, has highlighted yet another major recall addressing yet another major automotive safety defect. Specifically, the investigation into Mr.... Read more

NHTSA Advisory Failed to Include Complete List of Recalled Vehicles

Last week, as we discussed here, NHTSA issued a rare Consumer Advisory about the Takata exploding airbag recall. The Advisory purported to include a complete list of vehicles that were part of the recall, and warned people who owned cars on the... Read more

BMW Recalls Approximately 140,000 Sedans Due to Rear Light Issues

The German automaker Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) has had a few noteworthy recalls this year. BMW was also involved in a large-scale recall in May. Read more

Over 18,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled Due To Brake Booster Problem

In late April, Honda issued a recall for over 200,000 vehicles to fix a gear-shift mechanism that could possibly shift the vehicles transmission out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal. The recall affected popular models, such as the... Read more

Nissan Recalls Over 123,000 Altimas For Potential Spare Tire Defect

Drivers rely on their spare tires in a time of need. Whether they run over a nail or otherwise lose tire pressure, they use the spare tire to help them reach their destination safely. However, if the spare tire is... Read more

Honda Issues Recall For Over 200,000 Vehicles To Fix Shift Mechanism

One week after Honda recalled approximately 561,000 automobiles, the manufacturer issued a new recall that affects another 200,000. Some of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, including Honda, announced a collective recall of more than 3 million vehicles last week because... Read more

BMW Vehicles Now Linked To Massive Airbag Recall

Last week, some of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers announced a collective recall of more than 3 million vehicles because of a problem that focuses on widely and commonly used airbags that have been linked to the Japan-based Takata Corporation.... Read more

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