May 20, 2015
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & TOKYO -- May 19, 2015: Takata Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, today announced that TK Holdings Inc. (âTakataâ), a subsidiary of Takata Corporation, has entered into a Consent Order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under ... Continue reading
AAA Applauds Expanded Recall of 34 Million Defective Takata Airbags
May 20, 2015
Statement from AAA President Marshall Doney ORLANDO, FL -- May 19, 2015: "AAA supports the over-due announcement that Takata has agreed to a national recall of driver and passenger side air bag inflators. Since late last year AAA has fully supported NHTSA's call for a national recall of affected Takata air bags beyond ... Continue reading
U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags
May 19, 2015
Washington DC May 19, 2015; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators that were used in nearly 34 million vehicles. NHTSA will also be coordinating with Takata and automakers that used the defective inflators in their vehicles, to ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS MAY 18, 2015 - Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, Lexus, Pontiac, Coachman
May 18, 2015
Toyota Recalls, Air Bag Recalls, Lexus Recalls, Chevrolet Recalls ... Continue reading
CMBS Radar Error Recall: 2014-2015 Acura MDX and RLX
May 14, 2015
Approximately 19,500 model-year 2014-2015 MDX and RLX vehicles equipped with the Collision Mitigation Braking System are affected in the U.S. System software will be updated, free of charge Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 19,500 model-year 2014-2015 MDX and RLX vehicles equipped with the Collision Mitigatio ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Safety Recalls
May 13, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it is expanding its recalls involving Takata air bag inflators. First, Toyota will conduct a recall to replace Takata-supplied driver front airbag inflators on approximately 160,000 model year 2004 and 2005 RAV4 sport utility vehicles. The inflators could potentiall ... Continue reading
May 12, 2015
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 12,300 2015-model Ford F-150 vehicles in North America for an upper I-shaft that might have been riveted improperly, potentially causing it to separate. If that happens, it could result in the loss of steering control without warning, increasing the risk o ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford
May 11, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover
May 6, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover ... Continue reading
May 4, 2015
"The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act," was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives by a bi-partisan group of legislators from across the political spectrum. Identical bills -- S. 1173 and H.R. 2198 -- were introduced by Senators Schumer (D-NY), Boxer (D-CA), and McCaskill ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Four Safety Recalls: Lincoln, F-150, Focus, Edge, Escape and Transit Connect
Apr 30, 2015
Ford Motor Company is issuing four safety recalls in North America. One accident and no injuries are attributed to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety compliance recall for certain 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America for park lamp issue Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for appr ... Continue reading
Getting to 100% Recall Completion Rates: Incentives and Innovative Ideas
Apr 29, 2015
Remarks by Bruce Smith Senior Vice President, Parts, Service and Technical Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. On Tuesday, April 28, 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) convened a one-day workshop with legislators, leading transportation officials, automotive industry representatives, ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2015
<p>Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 390,000 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta and 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles for a door latch issue. The door latch in these vehicles may experience a broken pawl spring tab, which typically results in a condition where the door will not latch. If a ... Continue reading
Last Weeks Automotive News (April 19-26) Reported By Larry Nutson
Apr 26, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central Chicago IL, April 26, 2015; Every Sunday, along with senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau I give you our "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest nuggets. If you a ... Continue reading
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