The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that all units of the 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers have been recalled over an issue that could lead to an axle disengagement incident. According to the federal agency, Great Dane Trailers recalled these vehicles after it was noted that all units of these vehicles had been equipped with I-beam bogie frames that may have not been assembled with properly applied welds. The reports indicate that these vehicles could experience an axle disengagement (read more)
Read MoreAccording to the California Highway Patrol and multiple news agencies, an accident that happened on the Highway 101 has resulted in the death of a woman from Sonoma. The reports show that the accident happened when the Toyota pickup truck she was driving careened off the northbound lanes of the Highway 101. The vehicle ended up flipping over, which caused it to roll into a ditch. The accident ended up resulting in one fatality and injuries to other three passengers. (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, four executives from Peanut Corporation of America faced federal criminal charges over an issue that led to a major Salmonella outbreak in 2009. The reports show that the nationwide outbreak resulted a great number of people sickened with the Salmonella bacteria. Federal investigators looked into the matter and traced the contamination back to its source, which was peanut butter produced by the Peanut Corp. of America. The company from Blakely, Ga., shut down all operations (read more)
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Mar
2013
Cha Cha Model Of Boots Recalled Over Fall Hazard
According to several media outlets and recent reports, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that all units of the Cha Cha and Cha Cha 2 models of boots for girls have been recalled over possible fall hazard. According to the federal agency, these boots have been manufactured with zipper pulls that could become entangled, which could pose a serious fall hazard to children. Up to this moment, the company has received three reports of incidents associated with the (read more)
Read MoreSalmonella risk has been linked to a series of recalls concerning pet food in the past couple of weeks, reports show. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Cats and Dogs has been recalled over a potential contamination. In order to prevent a possible contamination that could affect pets and their owners, the FDA has decided to publish the voluntary recall announcement on its website. Up to this moment, reports of illness haven’t (read more)
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Mar
2013
Ford Recalls Hybrid Vehicles, SUVs
Ford has recently issued a recall for a series of models, reports show. According to a series of news agencies, the 2013 Focus, Escape and C-Max models have been recalled after it was noted that the child safety locks in these vehicles could fail. The child safety door locks on the rear left door in these vehicles may have been improperly installed during the vehicle’s assembly, which could cause the child lock to fail to engage correctly. The driver may (read more)
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Mar
2013
Jayco Recalls Travel Trailers, NHTSA Reports
Travel trailers could pose a vehicle fire risk to drivers and occupants, reports show. According to the news, Jayco has issued a recall for all units of the 2013 Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Destination, Eagle, and Eagle Premier Fifth-Wheels. These trailers were equipped with power converters that may have been equipped with components that could result in a short circuit, which could increase the risk of a potential electrical short, which could eventually cause a fire. To prevent any (read more)
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that Daimler Trucks North America issued a recall for all units of the 2012 & 2013 Business Class M2, 108SD and 114SD models. These vehicles have been equipped with a switch hub module that may hold residue left over, which would lead to intermittent shorts with use. According to the federal agency, certain switch hub module outputs may become energized, increasing the risk of an inadvertent and unexpected activation of body equipment. (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, the company Terex South Dakota, Inc. has issued a recall for all units of the 2012 utility trucks that are equipped with SCM Aerial Devices. These vehicles may pose an injury risk to occupants since the platform may tilt if the leveling arm in the boom structure fails. To prevent any injuries and ensure all affected vehicles are entirely repaired and safe, the company decided to issue this recall announcement along the National (read more)
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Mar
2013
Travel Trailers Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk
Several news agencies have reported that Starcraft has issued a recall for all units of the 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star models of travel trailers. According to tan official report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles were equipped with power converters, which are crucial components of the system that supplies A/C power to the vehicle. According to the federal agency, these components may short circuit, which could increase the risk of a fire. Reports show (read more)
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