Every day developments in the area of product safety occur. Whether it be recalls, the launch of defect investigations by NHTSA, or national or regional news about advancements in automotive safety technologies, news and information in this area is constantly changing.
To assist consumers and attorneys, some of the more notable developments are noted herein for easy reference. If you have any questions about any of these topics or desire more information do not hesitate to call us.
A new bill that would keep rental car companies from renting out vehicles that have been recalled because of safety risks was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012, named after two girls who died in a recalled car rented to them by…
General Motors Co. is recalling 4,304 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Ecos sold in the United States to reprogram a part that controls the deployment of air bags. The automaker said no crashes or injuries have been reported but GM authorized the recall after it found the problem during a development test in which the vehicle was…
Chrysler announced it would recall almost 68,000 Jeep Wranglers from the 2010 model year equipped with automatic transmissions because of a fire hazard, according to a report the automaker filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The action comes after the agency opened an investigation late in March after receiving eight complaints from owners…
Chrysler announced it is recalling almost 68,000 Jeep Wranglers from the 2010 model year equipped with automatic transmissions because of a fire hazard, according to a report the automaker filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The action comes after the agency opened an investigation late in March after receiving eight complaints from owners…
As the summer travel season nears, federal and local inspectors are running roadside safety inspections of motor coaches and tour buses across 13 Eastern states and the District of Columbia. The sweep, conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with state and local law enforcement through the weekend, is part of a stepped-up…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses for the first time ever. Agency research shows the technology could prevent up to 56 percent of rollover crashes…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses for the first time ever. Agency research shows the technology could prevent up to 56 percent of rollover crashes…
Michelin North America (MNA) is recalling some 77,775 medium truck tires in the U.S. and Canada due to possible problems with their casings. The potential sidewall defect can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall also extends to approximately 37,000 retreaded tires produced using the subject casings, according…
A new study from Carfax shows that choosing to ignore auto recalls threatens the safety of consumers everywhere. In 2011, over 2.7 million used cars were for sale online with safety recalls that were never fixed. Car owners and sellers can help improve public safety by actively checking for open recalls and having them fixed…
A few seconds is not a very long time. But, if you’re driving, taking your hands off the steering wheel even for a few seconds can change your life and the lives of countless others. A few seconds is all it takes to be distracted. Distracted driving doesn’t just mean driving while using a cell…