2012

Certain models of the Infiniti M45 sedan are being recalled by their manufacturer, Nissan North America, because their fuel gauges give incorrect readings, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Infiniti M45 model sold between 2003 and 2004 reports an inaccurately high fuel tank level due to a mechanical flaw in the vehicle’s… read more

This week, Pennsylvania became the latest state to put forth a law that makes it illegal to text while driving.  And now another state is lining up to do that very same thing. The South Carolina House of Representatives voted 93-15 to make texting while behind the wheel a crime that carries a fine of… read more

103,437 vehicles are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America due to faults found in Sterling, Freightliner and Western Star Vehicles of the 2006-2013 model years.  These vehicles use Detroit Diesel EPA07, EPA10, DD13 and DD15/16 engines. Made between January 20, 2006 and February 20, 2012, the support system for the pump to rail high… read more

Three Hitchhiker Discover America recreation rehicles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Nu Wa Industries, Inc. These units have potentially been adversely affected by electric/hydraulic brake actuator pumps that may not have been fully heat treated. This can cause integral components within the brake pumps to wear prematurely, meaning that they may… read more

More recall news to share with you today, this time regarding a defective line of trucks. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing has announced a recall of 111 Autocar ACX trucks of the 2012 model year.  The specific vehicles affected were produced between March 17, 2011 and February 10 of this year.  An issue could arise wherein… read more

The Utilimaster Corporation has announced a recall of 679 Aeromasters from the 2011 and 2012 model years.  These vehicles were made between March 11, 2009 and December 3 of last year.  This particular recall should have begun on March 2 or somewhere thereabouts. The problem concerns the transmission gear shifter.  Where the transmission control selector… read more

The battle for highway safety continued to rage today in the wake of a lawsuit filed by the Truck Safety Coalition, Public Citizen, and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The suit aims to prevent the U.S. Transportation Department from keeping rules which put an 11 hour maximum driving time on truckers.  Detractors of the… read more

There are a number of hazards that teens face when getting into the car.  Some are obvious, such as the danger that texting while driving can present.  But not all obstacles are as readily apparent. A new study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm insurance has found that teenagers with friends riding… read more

Maserati has announced a recall of their GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible automobiles manufactured between June 2008 and March 2010.  The model years affected are the same as the manufacture dates mentioned. 1,768 units are included within this recall, which arose because of a defect in the lamp assembly.  This defect can contribute to a failure… read more

Ferrari Maserati Car Sales and Service has announced a recall for 56 imported Maserati vehicles in Shanghai, China, due to a faulty track bar. The vehicles subject to recall are the Quattroporte models and the GranTurismo models made between July 3, 2008 and September 30, 2008, according to news reports. Thirty-seven Quattroporte models and 19… read more

Installing a car seat for your child may seem straight forward, but according to a recent news article, approximately 80 percent of child car seats are improperly installed. This is a shocking statistic, especially when you consider that the leading cause of death among children 14 and younger is related to motor vehicle crashes. In… read more

In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain models of motor home due to a breaking defect. Subject to recall are approximately 1,960 motor homes including model year 2007 through 2011 Phaeton, model year 2008 through 2010 Bus, and model year 2010 Allegro motor… read more