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NewsAugust 25, 2010

NHTSA to Study MY '93-'04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas Tanks

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether the gas tank design and placement in MY 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees poses a fire risk, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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NewsAugust 25, 2010

NHTSA Considers Stability-Control Requirements for Trucks

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is engaged in a study about the potential benefits of requiring stability control systems for tractor trailer trucks, and the agency hopes to complete its research before the end of the year, the Associated Press reported.

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NewsAugust 25, 2010

Dodge Ram Replacement Wheel Hub Assemblies Recalled

WASHINGTON - Federal-Mogul Corp. is recalling more than 34,000 Carquest and National brand wheel hub assemblies sold as replacement equipment for MY 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

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NewsAugust 25, 2010

Garmin to Recall Nuvi GPS Systems

WASHINGTON - Garmin International Inc. is recalling 1.25 million Nuvi portable automotive GPS navigation units because the potential for overheating batteries poses a fire risk.

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NewsAugust 18, 2010

Mazda3 & Mazda5 to Be Recalled

WASHINGTON - Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling MY 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles because of reports of sudden failure of the power steering assist, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsAugust 18, 2010

Seatbelt Issue Spurs GM Crossover Recall

WASHINGTON - General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 207,000 crossovers because of a potential problem with the second row of seatbelts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsAugust 18, 2010

Curt Manufacturing Recalls Class 3 Hitches

WASHINGTON - Curt Manufacturing Inc. is recalling nearly 6,700 Class 3 receiver hitches sold as aftermarket equipment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

New Tool Helps Communities ID Crash 'Hot Spots'

SHAWNEE, KS - National Highway Traffic Safety Deputy Administrator Ron Medford on Wednesday, Aug. 11, joined Shawnee Mayor Jeff Meyers and Police Chief Jim Morgan for a demonstration of a new law enforcement resource to help police pinpoint local crash and crime "hot spots."

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

U.S. Study Hasn't Found Toyota Electronic Defects

WASHINGTON - After five months of investigating sudden-acceleration issues involving Toyota vehicles, U.S. Transportation Department officials said they have identified no safety defects other than the ones reported by Toyota: sticky gas pedals and floor mats that can entrap gas pedals, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

Honda to Recall Civics, Accords, Elements

WASHINGTON - Honda Motor Co. is recalling 384,220 MY 2003 Accord, MY 2003 Civic and MY 2003-2004 Element cars because of a problem with the ignition switch.

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