General Motors (GM) has recalled over 3000 Chevrolet Volt vehicles for a defect that could result in sudden stalling. The battery software in the plug-in hybrid cars has been identified as the source of the problem. Defects that cause a car to stall without warning typically generate recalls by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Archives for August 2018
Buyer Beware: City and State Auctions also Sell Recalled Cars
Regulators and safety advocacy groups have diligently warned consumers about the importance of repairing cars that are subject to safety recalls. Recently, efforts have been undertaken by various agencies and states to implement systems that make it easier to find customers with cars subject to open recalls and encourage them to address these safety defects […]
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Cars Due to Cruise Control Defect
Fiat Chrysler announced a massive recall of 5.3 million cars in North America for a defect related to its cruise control feature. Affected vehicles contain a malfunction that may prevent drivers from disengaging cruise control while the car is operating and can lead to serious injury or death. In the United States, the recall included […]
Federal Investigators to Examine Hyundai and Kia Engine Failures
A federal investigation related to engine defects in certain Hyundai and Kia models may also answer questions about why explosions are occurring in these vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that it will examine non-collision fires in cars manufactured by Hyundai and Kia that have reported engine defects. The Center for […]
Helmet Technology Designed to Protect Players Might Improve Soldier Safety
Traumatic brain injury has made headlines in the past few years in the world of professional sports. But traumatic brain injury and a resulting diagnosis of degenerative brain disease is also a reality for many service members who have been injured in combat. Almost 20 percent of soldiers reported that they experienced a traumatic brain […]