Recall issued for possibly 1,300 Hybrid Orion Buses
There was a recall issued for vehicles manufactured by the Daimler Buses early this morning according to news sources. The Hybrid Orion VII LI-ION line of buses manufactured between July 2008 and August 2011 and the Orion line from May 2006 through May 2007 all presented problems with their Lithium Ion Energy Storage System, known… read more
Motor Coach Issues a Recall for 1,962 Vehicles
There was a vehicle recall released from Motor Coach Industries, Inc related to the models E and J from the year 2003 and 2007 to 2012. According to the news the company has stated that the main issue with these vehicles is that the body roll and road inclination characteristics may affect the slip angle calculation… read more
New Recommendations for Child Safety Seats
According to recent news sources, the American Academy of Pediatrics has new recommendations for child safety seats. The new recommendations are based on car accident statistics of children. The changes primarily affect young infants up to age 2. Experts advise that these children remain in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible. Riding in… read more
Mini Coopers Under Investigation For Reports of Engine Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating Mini Cooper cars after receiving reports of engine fires, according to recent news sources. The complaints were made about the 2007 and 2008 model years of the Mini Cooper S models. Twelve complaints total were filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects… read more
Volkswagen Conducts Recall Due to Fire Hazard
Volkswagen has issued a recall of about 168,000 Volkswagens and Audis with TDI engines due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the cars subject to recall are 2009-2012 Jetta and Jetta Sportswagen model years, and the 2010-2012 Audi A3 model years. Of the… read more
1,800 School Buses Recalled
A school bus manufacturer is issuing a recall for buses in order to fix a defective part that poses a fire hazard, according to recent news reports. More than 1,800 buses are subject to recall. The bolt that is part of the clamp assembly has been proven to break under pressure, which leads to a… read more
NHTSA Investigates Saturn Ion Steering Failure
The 2004-2007 Saturn Ion is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects after receiving complaints of a loss of power steering assist, according to recent news sources. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received 846 complaints while General Motors received 3,489 reports of the same problem with the power steering… read more
Fewer Fatalities in Large Car Crashes Than Previous Years
A study suggests the death rates in crashes of large vehicles has dropped significantly in recent years, according to recent news reports. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that crashes in large trucks and cars dropped 64 percent from 2008-2009 compared to 2000-2001. The study was conducted on one to four year old vehicles…. read more
Honda Odyssey Under Investigation for Defective Part
Honda Odyssey minivans are under investigation after seven complaints that the rear liftgate closed unexpectedly, according to recent news reports. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects will inspect the 2009 model year of the Odyssey Touring and EX-L models. Complaints describe the liftgate struts, filled with gas, were not able to support… read more
New Car Device Can Detect Alcohol Level Through Skin
An auto supplier in Michigan is developing a device that can detect blood-alcohol level through the skin of a driver, according to news sources. The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety has given Takata a $2.25 million grant to work on the device for commercial cars. The device is currently about the size of a breadbox,… read more
BMW Conducts Recall Due to Loose Bolts
BMW has filed a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall their all-wheel-drive 328i and 335i sport sedans due to a problem with their front driveshaft bolts that could contribute to the likelihood of a crash, according to news sources. The vehicle affected by the recall is a small number of the… read more
Ford Minivan’s Failed Jack Causes Fatality
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans after reports that several tire jacks had collapsed, posing a safety hazard, according to news reports. About 206,000 total vehicles are involved in the investigation from the 2004-2005 model years. The NHTSA has received five total complaints from… read more
