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NewsSeptember 15, 2009

New Fuel Economy & GHG Emission Standards Proposed

WASHINGTON - Instead of three standards, the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency worked with state agencies to propose clearer standards for all automakers, beginning with the 2012 model-year.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2009

Paccar Recalls 178 Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Paccar Inc. is recalling 178 MY 2008-2010 Kenworth trucks and MY 2009-2010 Peterbilt trucks built on a Cummins diesel engine.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2009

Volvo Recalls S80, XC70 and XC60 Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Volvo is recalling MY 2008-2010 S80, MY 2009-2010 XC70 and MY 2010 XC60 vehicles because of a central electronic module software problem that could lead to vehicle stalling.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2009

Wheelchair Lift Problem Prompts New Flyer Bus Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- New Flyer Industries is recalling MY 2002-2006 D60HF diesel 60-foot-high floor transit buses that are equipped with a Lift-U wheelchair lift or have aftermarket Lift-U control boxes installed.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2009

Drunk Driving Growing Problem Among Women

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- At an Aug. 19 event kicking off a nationwide anti-drunk driving enforcement campaign, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that shows an increasing trend among women driving under the influence of alcohol.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2009

Report: ABS Reduces Crashes by 6-8%

WASHINGTON - Antilock brake systems (ABS) have reduced the overall crash rates of passengers cars by 6 percent and light trucks by 8 percent, according to a new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2009

HME Recalls 29 Fire Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- HME Inc. is recalling 29 MY 2009 1871 Fire Trucks built on Cummins' diesel engine, NHTSA reported.

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NewsAugust 28, 2009

Michelin Supports Tire Fuel Efficiency Ratings

GREENVILLE, SC - Michelin North America Inc. has filed comments with the NHTSA in support of the agency's proposed tire fuel efficiency consumer information program, which is in the rulemaking phase.

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NewsAugust 26, 2009

Labrie Recalls 29 2008 Garbage Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Labrie Environmental Group is recalling 29 MY 2008 garbage and recycling trucks equipped with certain Haldex Quick Release Valves.

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NewsAugust 26, 2009

Faulty Label Prompts Limited 2010 Corolla Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Toyota is recalling more than 1,300 MY 2010 Corolla vehicles because the air bag label installed on the driver's side sun visor can separate from the surface of the visor. If this occurs, the vehicle then doesn't comply with federal safety standards.

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