According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), improvements in the automobile recall process is the direct result of better communication between the regulators and manufacturers. He also added that substantial increases in fines for not reporting a recall promptly was also a big factor in encouraging manufacturers to be more pro active with recalls Continue reading
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Occupant Classification Problems For Toyota Vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain 2009-2013 model vehicles because the occupant sensing system may not operate as intended. According to the recall report, vehicles with accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibrated during manufacturing. Continue reading
Lemon Alert for Chevy And GMC Minivans
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Express and 2013 GMC Savana minivans because some could fail to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The driver may be able to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or when the transmission is not in “Park”. Continue reading
Consumer Complaints Play Big Roll In Auto Recalls
The United States has one of the most effective automobile investigation and recall programs in the world. Because of the hard work of the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) team, every day millions of drivers can feel safer on our roadways. Continue reading
New Safety Rules For Buses And Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) main function is to prevent injuries, deaths, and reduce expensive costs due to traffic accidents. Their mission also includes issuing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to contribute to energy security and address climate change. Continue reading
New Auto Technology Changes Driving
Today’s consumers love modern automobile technology, and according to a recent I.B.M. study, automobile buyers are increasingly buying vehicles according to the gadgets they contain. This has lead automakers on a race to see who can offer the latest automobile technology. Continue reading
Suzuki XL7 Fuel Problem
American Suzuki is recalling certain 2007Suzuki XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas because some of these vehicles may have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module could crack. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Jaguar XF Fuel System Problems
Jaguar will be recalling a small number of 2013 XF luxury sports cars manufactured between October 3rd – 12th , 2012, because of a problem that could lead to a stalling engines. Continue reading
