NHTSA Opens Toyota Prius Probe
Jun 2, 2005
WASHINGTON/TOKYO June 2, 2005; Reuters reported that the NHTSA is investigating Toyota Motor Corp.'s popular Prius gasoline-electric hybrid sedan over complaints about sudden engine stalling, safety regulators said on Wednesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary evaluation this wee ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler recalls 58,000 Smarts in Germany
May 27, 2005
FRANKFURT, May 27, 2005; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler is recalling 58,000 of its Smart ForTwo microcars in Germany built between 1998 and 2000 due to a possible defect on its front axle, the company said on Friday. A Smart spokesman said cars in other countries could also experience the same problem caused by ... Continue reading
Kia Part of Latest Recalls From NHTSA
May 25, 2005
Office of Defects InvestigationDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUBCAPS. ... Continue reading
Advanced Ford Technology - Work in Progress
May 25, 2005
SMART DRIVING & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CAN MAXIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY With the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend traditionally signaling the start of the summer travel and vacation season, drivers can stretch their fuel dollars through smart driving and vehicle maintenance. Ford experts Andy Acho, director, Environmental Outreach and ... Continue reading
Additional Lawsuit Filed Because of Ford Fires
May 24, 2005
TAMPA, Fla., May 23 -- The Peacock Law Firm and the law firm of Dale R. Sisco, P.A., both of Tampa, Florida, filed a class action lawsuit today against the Ford Motor Company and a local Ford dealership. The lawsuit alleges that a fire that destroyed a 2001 Ford Expedition was caused by a defect in the cruise control s ... Continue reading
Toyota Avalon, Honda Element and Mercedes M-Class in Latest NHTSA Recall List
May 23, 2005
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May 21, 2005
Report Date : May 21, 2005 at 08:15 AM New Information Added Since : May 11, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HCI / 100 2004-2005 HCI / 100G 2004-2005 Manufacturer : HELMET CITY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E034000 Recall Date : MAY 12, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS Potential Number Of Units Affec ... Continue reading
May 21, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) will conduct a safety recall campaign involving about 190,000 Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, and Cosco brand rear-facing infant child safety seats. Dorel has received complaints that the harness on the recalled chil ... Continue reading
Government Investigating Complaints of Engines Stalling in Dodge Trucks, SUVs
May 20, 2005
WASHINGTON Ken Thomas, May 20, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the government is investigating complaints of engines stalling in Dodge trucks and sport utility vehicles, officials said Friday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received two dozen complaints about engines st ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to Its Web Site
May 19, 2005
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qua ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Almost 775,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Steering Problems
May 17, 2005
WASHINGTON May 17, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., in one of its largest safety recalls ever, said Tuesday it is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the front suspension that could hinder steering. The company said the recal ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls From NHTSA - May 13, 2005
May 13, 2005
Report Date : May 13, 2005 at 05:35 PM New Information Added Since : May 3, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KEYSTONE / CAMBRIDGE 2006 Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V201000 Recall Date : MAY 05, 2005 Component: WHEELS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 174 Summary: ON CERTAIN ... Continue reading
Ford Recalling 150,000 Vehicles Used by Police Departments, Taxi Companies
May 13, 2005
WASHINGTON May 13, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles used by police departments and taxi companies because of reports of problems with insulation on the dashboard becoming overheated, the company said Friday. Ford said the recall involved 2003-2005 model year versions of ... Continue reading
GM Recalling 300,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Turn Signal Problem
May 10, 2005
WASHINGTON May 10, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 300,000 trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the turn signal on some vehicles, the company said Tuesday. GM, the world's largest automaker, said a driver indicating an upcoming turn by ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Investigation of Brakes on 1.2 Million GM Trucks
May 3, 2005
WASHINGTON May 2, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that The U.S. government has opened an investigation of more than 1.2 million General Motors Corp. pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in 21 states amid questions about the vehicles' antilock brakes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s ... Continue reading
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