July 2, 2012 The Detroit News (6/30, Shepardson) reported that Toyota on Friday “expanded its 2009 recall of vehicles for pedal entrapment to include 154,000 model year 2010 RX 350 and RX 450h (hybrid) SUVs from its Lexus luxury line, the first new recall for the issue since early 2011. The automaker told National Highway … Read more
June 27, 2012 USA Today (6/26) reported, “Growing concern over the continued use of cellphones by drivers has some states reviewing laws against the practice and exploring stiffer fines and harsher penalties.” Recent research “by the Highway Loss Data Institute, an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, found that current texting bans are … Read more
June 19, 2012 ABC World News (6/17, story 9, 2:05, Muir) reported, “troubling news, safety questions this evening, about some of the most popular SUVs on American roads,” the Jeep Grand Cherokee. “The investigation is now growing into whether some Jeeps run a greater risk of catching on fire if the gas tank is hit.” … Read more
June 4, 2012 The New York Daily News (6/2) reported, “‘Most dangerous car in America.’ It’s the title no automaker wants to have, but was given to the Dodge Ram by 24/7 Wall St., a financial publication that put together a list of the worst cars on the road based on testing scores from the … Read more
May 24, 2012 The Seattle Times (5/24, Krisher) reports that, “in documents posted on its website this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked GM for information about fires in 2011 and 2012 Cruzes” as a part of their investigation into the matter that was based on “two complaints of fires that engulfed and … Read more
May 18, 2012 The Los Angeles Times (5/18, Hirsch) reports, “American Honda Motor Co. said it will recall 52,615 model year 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans in the United States to replace the power-steering hose.” Honda said that the “hose may deteriorate and leak fluid” which could “cause a loss of power-steering assistance or, if it … Read more
May 16, 2012 The Detroit News (5/16, Shepardson) reports, “The NTSB on Tuesday called for a renewed push to cut down on drunken driving deaths.” During the first day of a forum on drunk driving, federal officials discussed how to stop road deaths from drunk and drugged drivers. NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman “noted that the … Read more
May 7, 2012 The Wall Street Journal (5/7, Welsh) reports that Chrysler announced that it is recalling some 2011 and 2012 Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers. The recall is due to an electrical issue that could cause antilock-brake and stability-control system malfunctions. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration document, Chrysler says the problem … Read more
April 30, 2012 The Daily Mail (UK) (4/28) continued coverage of Secretary LaHood’s visit Thursday to a distracted driving summit in San Antonio, where he called for a federal ban on cell phone use while driving “any type of vehicle on any road in the country.” LaHood said police should have “the opportunity to write … Read more
April 27, 2012 Secretary LaHood’s call for a national distracted driving ban garnered coverage from one national service, while Texas outlets carried more general pieces on the Secretary’s San Antonio visit. Coverage of LaHood’s remarks ranged from slightly critical in the Reuters piece to slightly positive in reports seen on local television. Reuters (4/27, Forsyth) … Read more
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