A teen killed in Cincinnati, Ohio after becoming pinned under the rear bench of a Honda Odyssey is sparking concern about the operating mechanism in the manufacturer’s second-row seats. The incident occurred when the passenger was attempting to retrieve his tennis gear from the back of the minivan. Despite several attempts to seek emergency help, […]
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Ford Issues Recall for Pickups and SUVs for Transmission Problems
Ford has announced another major recall of its 2018 model F-150 pickup trucks and Expedition SUVS in North America. The recall also includes certain commercial trucks. In total, nearly 350,000 Ford vehicles with 10-speed and 6-speed automatic transmissions are subject to the recall stemming from a defect in the gear shift. That defect could cause […]
New Statewide Pilot Program Alerts Owners to Recalls
Experts have warned owners and drivers that unrepaired recalls can have devastating consequences. In March, a man in Indianapolis jumped into a frigid lake to save his daughter when his car shifted out of the park position with his daughter inside the vehicle. The car was subject to a recall for a faulty gear shift, […]
Mirrors and Wall Decor Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the recall of mirrors, art and wall décor from Uttermost due to injury hazard. The issue with these items is the defective adjustable j-hook hanging hardware. Apparently, the hardware can break and allow the décor to fall, which poses an injury hazard to […]
Tesla Recalls 123,000 Cars for Faulty Steering
Tesla has undergone a spate of negative press in the last few months. Tesla’s autopilot feature has been blamed in at least two fatal car crashes on US roads. Meanwhile, Tesla’s Model 3 is reported to have manufacturing problems that have delayed its much anticipated rollout. Now Tesla has announced a voluntary recall of 123,000 […]
