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News•June 17, 2009

Risk of Overheating Spurs Volvo Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Volvo is recalling more than 17,600 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70 and XC70 vehicles because of a problem with the engine cooling fan.

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News•June 17, 2009

Trailers' Faulty Labeling Prompts Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Northern Tool & Equipment Co. is recalling more than 17,000 Long Chih Trailers because they fail to meet all federal safety standards requiring tire placard labeling and certification labeling.

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News•June 17, 2009

Ad Campaign Targets Driver Cell Phone Use

ITASCA, IL --- "Death by Cell Phone" is the title of a new billboard advertisement the National Safety Council launched this month in 67 markets.

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News•June 17, 2009

Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009 Showcases Safety Innovations

STUTTGART, GERMANY --- The Mercedes-Benz ESF 2009, the first experimental safety vehicle to be built by the automaker since 1974, premiered June 15 at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Stuttgart, Germany.

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News•June 16, 2009

Federal Funds Available for 9-1-1 Center Upgrades

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. federal government announced it is making $40 million in grants available to help states and territories improve their 9-1-1 call centers.

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News•June 15, 2009

Audi Q5 2009 Top Safety Pick by IIHS & Earns Highest NHTSA Grades

HERNDON, VA - The unmistakable new Audi Q5 crossover vehicle just earned a Top Safety Pick award for 2009 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and received the highest front and side crash ratings from U.S. safety regulators.

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News•June 12, 2009

1,636 Commercial Vehicles Taken Out of Service

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Of 7,316 commercial vehicles, 1,636 were cited and removed from service by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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News•June 11, 2009

New Jersey City Univ. Awarded for Fleet Safety by NSC

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The National Safety Council has recognized New Jersey City University for its significant improvement in fleet safety performance.

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News•June 10, 2009

Maryland to Allow Highway Speed Cameras

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Beginning October 1, a new Maryland law will allow the use of speed cameras in highway work zones and within a half-mile radius of schools.

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News•June 10, 2009

Kia Recalls 2001-2004 Optimas

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Kia Motors Corp. is recalling more than 36,500 MY 2001-2004 Optima vehicles in states that use road salt in wintertime.

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