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Category: Unsafe Vehicles
GM Owners Concerned With Vehicle Safety After Recall
May 3, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesAccording to a recent article in The Tampa Tribune, Floridians who own vehicles made by General Motors are keeping local dealerships quite busy after learning of the automaker's national recall. The company recently announced the recall of over two million automobiles because of a faulty ignition switch.
Power Steering Malfunctions? The Manufacturer Can Be At Fault
April 25, 2014 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Unsafe VehiclesApproximately 1.5 million vehicles, 2010 and earlier, in the U.S. were recalled on March 31, 2014 by General Motors (GM). This GM recall was because the electronic-power steering assist can suddenly stop working at any time while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater drive effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash.
'Safety is No Accident' - Is Your Vehicle Safe?
April 18, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesWhether you are a new or experienced driver, there are several things that you can do to make your vehicle safer for driving. It all starts with making sure that your vehicle is in peak condition.
Are Mini Vehicles Safe?
February 3, 2014 | Category: Unsafe Vehicles"Though much safer than they were a few years ago, mini cars, as a group, do a comparatively poor job of protecting people in crashes, simply because they're smaller and lighter," says Adrian Lund, the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
What Vehicle Maneuvers Cause More Vehicle Injuries and Fatalities?
January 24, 2014 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe VehiclesMaking left turns and negotiating curves rank high in national and Florida statistics compiled by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in causing more vehicle injuries and fatalities. In fact, left-hand turns account for close to 42% of vehicle/motorcycle crashes and fatalities in the U.S.
Is Your Vehicle Shaking, Rattling or Rolling?
January 15, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesIf your vehicle shakes, rattles or rolls, it is best to have it looked at by a qualified mechanic before starting on your trip. The American Automobile Safety Foundation reports that many drivers say that they will have the vehicle looked at after the trip is over. That could be too late.
Lawn Mower Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries and Deaths
January 13, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesIn the United States, lawn mower rollover accidents occur daily requiring emergency room visits or hospital admittance. Stability defects in design can lead to rollovers which often cause severe injuries such as paralysis, head trauma or even death.
Has Your Vehicle Been Repaired Following A Recall?
October 11, 2013 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesMillions of vehicles are recalled every year. Almost 18 million vehicles were recalled in 2012, and 15.5 million in 2011. Since 1966 more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds were recalled to correct safety defects. Manufacturers are required to notify owners when there is a recall. Sometimes, even with notification, the needed repairs are not addressed or completed.
Chrysler Owners Beware! New Recalls
July 10, 2013 | Category: Defective Products, Unsafe VehiclesReuters is reporting that Chrysler issued new recalls July 3, 2013 affecting 840,000 vehicles mostly in the U.S. These recalls follow last month's recalls of 1.56 million Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Libertys for potential fire danger in rear-end collisions because gas tanks were placed behind the rear bumpers and rear axles.
Buyer Beware! Used Cars May Have Recalls
March 18, 2013 | Category: Unsafe Vehicles"Used car dealers across the nation persist in foisting off unsafe, recalled vehicles on an unsuspecting public."