NHTSA Investigation of BMW Parking Defect May End in Recall
Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008. This came about following 50 instances in which people reported… read more
GM Makes Chevrolet Volt Upgrade Announcement
According to news sources, General Motors is announcing an upgrade to its Chevrolet Volt models that addresses recent battery fire concerns arising from an ongoing investigation into the matter by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The upgrade focuses on reinforcing the structure of the underbody in order to spread the impact of side… read more
NHSTA Investigates Ford Freestyle Seat Anchor Problem
According to news sources, a third-row seat anchor issue in 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans has prompted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the issue to explore whether or not a recall of the vehicle models is warranted. The vehicles in question have seat anchors that reportedly fail… read more
Honda Civic Hybrids Get Extended Warranties Due To Fuel Leak Hazard
According to news sources, about 80,000 owners of Honda Civic 2006-2011 hybrid models will be given an extended warranty due to risks associated with the fuel tank leaking due to small cracks that can potentially form on the vehicle gas tank. The announcement from Honda came today after a spokesman for the company said that… read more
NHTSA Reexamines Defective Jeep
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stepped up an investigation involving the Chrysler Jeep Liberty after receiving more reports of rear lower control arm failures, according to news sources. The investigation began last April and the NHTSA has received 13 total complaints about the defective lower control arm. Three of the drivers reported losing… 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
