2012

The city of Nashville has introduced a new safety awareness program designed to create safer roads for bikers and pedestrians. Titled “Moving in Harmony,” the initiative will use billboards, safety programs and other grassroots measures to inform the public about the increased number of bike lanes and bicyclists on the road in an effort to… read more

In an attempt to address the increasing number of cars equipped with online connectivity devices allowing drivers to check social networking sites and view web pages in their cars, the U.S. Department of Transportation has released a set of suggested guidelines for auto manufacturers. The guidelines proposed request that car makers voluntarily limit the dictation… read more

According to an estimate from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 1 in four drivers will be 65 years old or older by the year 2030. Baby Boomers, the generation comprising the largest percentage of Americans, will begin entering their mid-60s soon, and several organizations — including the American Highway Users Alliance, National Association… read more

The state of Pennsylvania has recently passed a bill banning text messaging while driving. State Bill 314 was introduced by state Senator Robert Tomlinson, a Republican from Northampton. It makes using an “interactive wireless communication device,” to “send, read or write a text-based communication while the vehicle is in motion.” The law does not prohibit… read more

Nearly 15,000 Hyundai Sonata hybrids are being recalled due to a potential issue with the rear center seatbelt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects Sonata hybrids manufactured between December 2010 and March 2012. The rear center seatbelt in this model incorporates a release mechanism that can be detached from the… read more

The Chrysler corporation has issued a recall for more than 209,000 Jeep Liberties, manufactured between July 2003 and July 2005, due to a risk of suspension-system corrosion. The corrosion, affecting model years 2004 through 2005 is the result of contact with salt, so only those vehicles owned by people in states where the roads are… read more

One of the most interesting safety concepts being pushed in cities with eco-friendly reputations is the concept of a protected bike lane, and now Salt Lake City is looking to be tossed into that mix. Protected bike lanes work by having cars park about a car’s length away from the curb, creating a bike lane… read more

Ford has recalled 36 of its 2011 F-650 trucks due to a risk of losing steering control.  The trucks, which were manufactured between February 2 and February 17 of last year, suffer from a problem in which the steering arm can shake loose of the steering knuckle and increase the possibility of a crash situation. … read more

The Food and Drug Administration’s ability to police new medical products might be strengthened if Democrats get their way. They are in the process of trying to pass a bill that would disallow companies from manufacturing products that are substantially similar from previous items that were recalled or if they are in the process of… read more

Glaval buses, model year 2006 to 2011, may contain defective fuses in the air conditioner unit and are being recalled for this reason. The fuses may loosen over time and cause damage to the vehicular structure, possibly resulting in a fire. The fuses are reportedly affected by the passage of time, vibrations resulting from use… read more

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain XD35, XD 40, XDE35, XDE40 and XN40 model transit buses. This recall affects a variety of model years between 2009 and 2012.  Please contact New Flyer or see the press release for more information.  490 units fall under the purview of the recall. Complications with the control panels installed… read more