Posted in Safety, Recalls, Automotive on May 20th, 2008
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 650,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks. The recall is to fix a faulty brake hose that could weaken brake power.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company is officially recalling the 2005-06 versions of the trucks with 5.4-liter three-valve engines. The brake hose […]
Posted in Safety, Automotive on May 14th, 2008
The ultra-compact Smart ForTwo car is so tiny that many wondered how it would hold up in a massive crash. Well, the ForTwo has passed the safety tests with good grades.
It earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest rating, good, in front and side impact crash tests. The car’s seats and head restraints earned […]
Saab is recalling 57,389 9-5 series cars from the 2002-’08 model years to install new A-pillar trim with “improved energy-absorbing capability.” The federal government reports that the affected vehicles failed to comply with one of the government requirements for occupant protection during “interior impact.”
The recall is not expected to kick off until September, according to […]
Posted in Future Cars, Safety, Research on Apr 22nd, 2008
Prevent, a European company, is trying to build the first “uncrashable” car. Even if someone is the safest driver ever, how can a car be “uncrashable”, considering all the bad drivers out there? Prevent is trying to manufacture the car to be as deathproof as physics will let it. Their goal is to use ”an integrated […]
Posted in Safety, Recalls, Automotive on Apr 8th, 2008
Chrysler is beginning a recall of 180,963 of its 2007 to 2008 Sebring and Dodge Avenger models in mid-April to fix an electrical problem that could trigger a variety of conditions. According to the federal government, “engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling” are some some of […]
Posted in Safety, Recalls, Automotive on Apr 8th, 2008
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a voluntary recall urging owners of gasoline-powered 1999-2005 Passats to take their vehicles into the dealership immediately, especially “if a fuel smell exists.” The recall involves up to 410,000 vehicles.
The reason official reason for the recall was stated as such: “Some vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines have a fuel […]
Posted in Safety, Recalls, Automotive on Mar 10th, 2008
Ford Motor Co. has announced it is issuing a recall that affects over 87,000 trucks. The recall, expected to begin on March 24th, involves 2008 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks. The recall was issued to fix improper seat welds on certain models of the trucks in question.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall summary […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the following recall for many Ford cars concerning cruise control switches:
Thursday, February 28, 2008 Contact: Karen Aldana
Telephone: (202) 366-9550
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Warns Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Owners of Fire Hazards Involving Faulty Cruise Control Switches in Recalled Vehicles That Have Not Been Repaired
Owners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to […]
Posted in Safety, Recalls, Automotive on Feb 21st, 2008
Nissan of America announced that they are recalling 16,365 2008 Infiniti EX35 and 2009 Nissan Murano vehicles. The vehicles are being recalled to correct software in the passenger airbag control unit, which on some cars has failed or gone faulty.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated:
“Due to incorrect software programming, the airbag control unit may […]
Posted in SUV, Safety, Recalls, Automotive on Feb 20th, 2008
Porsche is notorious for being stubborn. The folks at Porsche just don’t think they do anything wrong. They have good reason too, they make more money per car sold than any other car maker. Porsche is also known for their engineering prowess. Who do you think designed Harley’s V-Rod motorcycle engine? Yup, the boys from […]