AutoGuide reports that the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) sent a letter to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne renewing its demand that Chrysler recall all Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured between 1993 and 2004. According to AutoGuide… More
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AutoGuide reports that the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) sent a letter to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne renewing its demand that Chrysler recall all Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured between 1993 and 2004. According to AutoGuide, CAS alleges that Jeep Grand Cherokees from this era are “at unusually high risk of catching fire” during rear end collisions “due to the gas tank being located behind the rear axle.”
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BMW is recalling certain X5 xDrive 35i SUVs manufactured between December 19, 2011, and December 21, 2011. These vehicles have transmission cases which were not machined properly and which could experience roll-away accidents. … More
Eyewitness News reports, Joe McClelland, the Director of the Office of Electric Reliability under the Obama Administration, has come forward to report that his vehicle, a Toyota Prius, is affected by unintended sudden acceleration. … More
Sharon Silke Carty, senior autos reporter at The Huffington Post, reports that Toyota “seized” on a February 2011 NASA study finding no evidence of electronic malfunction in Toyota sudden acceleration cases “as proof that … More
Last week’s 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show and the 2012 North American International Auto Show showcased new technology from auto manufacturers that allows drivers to multitask more than ever before while at the wheel. The … More
The Los Angeles Times reports, Ford Motor Company is recalling 490,000 vehicles with defects that pose potential sudden loss of power or fire hazards.… More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford is recalling 2011 F-150 pickup trucks, as well as 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 heavy duty trucks.
Ford is recalling these trucks for a … More
The parents of Michael Burress, an Iraq War veteran who died last year when his Yaris sedan sped out of control and crashed into a telephone pole as a result of an alleged defect in … More
Recently released from active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps after four years of service, including two tours of duty in Iraq, Michael Burress of Knoxville, Tennessee was working last December as a crane operator … More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed a proposal on December 12, 2011, calling for standardized keyless ignition systems that will enable drivers to shut down runaway cars with the push of a button. … More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended a ban on all cell phone use – including, notably, hands-free device use – by drivers. The New York Times reports that NTSB chairwoman Deborah Hersman said … More
Robert Nelson and Scott Nealy provide information on Transmission Defect Lawsuits Against Chrysler.
Smart-throttle technology (brake override) can mitigate risks associated with unintended acceleration. Consumer Reports has advocated for adding it on all cars as a safety measure.
Jessica Lin describes the Toyota sudden acceleration crash in which her father was permanently paralyzed.
