The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that all units of the 2013 and 2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 truck models are being recalled over a possible injury risk. The reports show that PACCAR initiated the recall after it was noted that the air ride seats in these vehicles were assembled with cables designed to anchor the seat belt buckles that could become worn prematurely, increasing the risk of an injury since the (read more)
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Mar
2013
NHTSA Recalls Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks
Chrysler has recently issued a recall for all units of the 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines. About 4,459 vehicles are affected by this recall. Only 2,500 units are on the road, since 1,900 units of these vehicles are still on dealer lots. According to the reports, these vehicles were linked to seven incidents associated with engines overheating. The firm stated that the V6 engines in these vehicles come with wires that could overheat and increase the risk of a (read more)
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20
Mar
2013
Volvo Recalls 2013 XC6, S60 Models
Volvo, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a recall for all 2013 XC6 and S60 models over a possible increase in the risk of a crash. The reports show that Volvo decided to issue this recall after the company stated that all units of these vehicles come with labels that fail to comply with federal requirements concerning certification regulation. According to the federal agency, the label sporting the wrong information could result in a possible risk (read more)
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20
Mar
2013
Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX Recalled By NHTSA
Multiple news agencies have reported that General Motors has issued a recall announcement concerning all units of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and 2013 Cadillac SRX over a failure to comply with certain federal standards concerning motor vehicle safety standards. The official recall announcement issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that all units of the affected vehicles could experience a software problem, which could result in an inadvertent shift to the transmission’s Sport mode. If the vehicle were (read more)
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20
Mar
2013
GM Recalls 2011 Chevy Express
According to several news agencies, General Motors has issued a recall for all units of the 2011 Chevy Express vehicles that have been fitted with tanks to allow the vehicle to run on compressed natural gas. The reports issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that these vehicles were equipped with a four tank configuration that uses a pressure relief device that is equipped with a possibly incorrectly built pressure relief vent pipe assembly. If the components were (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, the California Highway Patrol responded to an accident that involved four vehicles that also resulted in a fatality. The authorities reported that the accident resulted in the death of one man. Three others were also injured as a result, including a 3-year-old boy. The California Highway Patrol is investigating this accident to learn more about what may have caused it. News agencies covering the accident show that the vehicle that may have caused (read more)
Read MoreToyota has reported that all units of the 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser SUVs have been recalled over an injury risk. About 290,000 units of vehicles have been affected by this recall. Media outlets claim that although no injuries associated with these vehicles have been reported, the firm has noted that the seat belts in these vehicles were equipped with retractors that could simply come detached while in use. The issue could present a risk if the doors are closed (read more)
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Mar
2013
PACCAR Recalls 2014 Kenworth T270, T370 Models
According to several news agencies, PACCAR has issued a recall for all units of the 2014 Kenworth T270 and T370 models of trucks. These vehicles, which have been manufactured between January 31, 2013 and February 4, 2013, have been equipped with a left hand seat belt floor pan that was assembled with a reinforcement bracket that may have not been placed properly. If this component fails, the seat belt anchor mounting could also fail, increasing the risk of an injury. (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news reports have indicated that Terex South Dakota, Inc. has issued another recall announcement. This recall campaign concerns all units of the 1999 through 2012 XL4000 Digger Derrick models of utility trucks. These vehicles, the federal agency has stated, have been equipped with spacers and shims that could fail. This could result in the separation of the hydraulic cylinder, which is connected to the digger derrick arm, allowing it to collapse. If the arm collapses, the vehicle may pose (read more)
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18
Mar
2013
Ford Recalls Freestar, Mercury Monterey Vehicles
According to recent reports issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford has decided to issue a recall for all units of the 2004 through 2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey models of vehicles over a possible issue that could result in a personal injury. Although most of the vehicles listed under this particular recall are mostly registered in the east coast, drivers in California may be affected. According to the federal agency, these vehicles have been equipped with a (read more)
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