NHTSA Reminds Parents of Graco Safety Recall
Apr 14, 2003
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded consumers that Graco Children’s Products is conducting a safety recall involving 650,000 of its SnugRide infant car seats. This safety recall, which Graco announced on March 12, involves certain inf ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 1997 Blazer, Jimmy, And Bravada SUVs
Apr 5, 2003
Automaker Will Replace Seat Belt Buckle Assembly DETROIT - General Motors is recalling about 341,000 model year 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada midsize SUVs. GM will replace a driver seat belt buckle assembly with a new buckle assembly. Of the total, about 313,000 of the vehicles are in the U.S ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 1997 Blazer, Jimmy, Bravada SUVs to Replace Seat Belt Buckle Assembly
Apr 2, 2003
DETROIT April 2, 2003; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling 341,000 model year 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles to replace a driver seat belt buckle assembly. Some 313,000 of the SUVs are in the United States, and another 19,000 are in Ca ... Continue reading
Kia Told To Recall 100,331 Units Of Carnival I
Mar 31, 2003
SEOUL March 31,2003; Dow Jones reported that the South Korean government has asked Kia Motors Corp. to recall 100,331 units of its Carnival I mini van from the local market due to defects in the blow-by-gas hose and engine oil-level gauge, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Monday. The flawed componen ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 2003 Cadillac CTS - GM Press Release
Mar 22, 2003
Automaker Will Inspect Suspected Steering Shaft Condition DETROIT - General Motors is recalling about 51,000 model year 2003 Cadillac CTS cars to inspect the steering shaft for a loose bolt. GM is aware of two incidents where customers lost steering control due to the condition. There were no reported injuries in eithe ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2003
DETROIT March 21, 2003; Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 51,000 model-year 2003 Cadillac CTS vehicles to inspect the steering shaft for a loose bolt. In a press release Friday, the automaker said it is aware of two incidents where customers lost steering control because of the problem, bu ... Continue reading
Pioneer Car Amplifiers Require Replacement
Mar 17, 2003
Affected Models Include GM-X372, GM-X374, GM-X572, GM-X574, GM-X972 LONG BEACH, Calif., March 17 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced that five of its aftermarket car amplifiers require replacement to avoid potential short-circuits that may cause the amplifier to become inoperable. The models affected incl ... Continue reading
New Call For Chrysler To Recall Seat Belts
Mar 13, 2003
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that a leading consumer group stepped up pressure on Thursday for a voluntary recall of seat belts on up to 16 million Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles amid fresh assertions they can accidentally unlatch during crashes. The demand from consumer watc ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2003
HOUSTON, March 13 -- The following press release is being issued by The Edwards Law Firm, L.L.P.: Two Houston families became the latest in the Nation to file suit against DaimlerChrysler today over the deaths of two women and injuries to three children during a holiday trip when their seat belts popped open during a c ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of December, January Recalls
Mar 13, 2003
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in December and January and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Probe of 590,000 Chrysler Sedans
Mar 11, 2003
DETROIT, March 11, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a defect investigation into 589,596 Chrysler sedans, after five complaints of throttles sticking open. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday the investigation opened late last month covered Dodge Int ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2003
TOKYO March 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said BMW Japan Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling a total of 2, 785 vehicles in three models for free repairs due to a defective steering gearbox. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, BMW Japan said the bolt that holds the ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2003
DALLAS, Feb. 28 -- The following press release is being issued by the Dallas City Attorney's Office: Ford Motor Company officials have admitted in sworn testimony that a Crown Victoria police car equipped with new fuel tank safety shields actually flunked its own crash test. This disclosure and others were made today b ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2003
Washington February 27, 2003; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg reported that a Ford Motor Co. Crown Victoria car used by police that already is the subject of lawsuits is being investigated by federal regulators for wheel defects that reportedly can cause drivers to lose control. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler M-Class Vehicles' Steering Investigated By NHTSA
Feb 20, 2003
WASHINGTON February 20, 2003; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes M-Class sport-utilities are being investigated by U.S. regulators because of reports of power-steering fluid leaks that might affect 133,000 of the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said o ... Continue reading
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