Category Archives: NHTSA

Transmission Problems For BMW 7-Series

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded an investigation into certain BMW 7-Series vehicles after finding reports of seventeen crashes and five injuries because the vehicles rolled away unexpectedly. The investigation began last August when drivers complained about … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Brake Override Systems On Autos

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets their way, consumers could see mandatory brake override systems in all new vehicles by 2014. The NHTSA has been pushing to have “smart pedals” installed in all vehicles since 2009, when … Continue reading →

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GM Safety Initiative For Chevy Volt

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

General Motors has announced that they will be contacting Chevrolet Volt owners to bring in their vehicles and have the 120V charging cord replaced. This customer satisfaction initiative covers all 2011 Chevy Volts and certain 2012 Chevy Volts, and comes after GM received complaints of charging cords overheating and melting. According to GM spokesperson Randal Fox, the new cord will be more durable and able to withstand higher temperatures. This problem is not a recall, but a effort by GM to offer a more consistent charging experience. Earlier this year, GM announced that they will be adding steel plates around the Volt battery after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced battery fires three weeks after crash tests were done on the hybrid vehicle. Continue reading →

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Ford Taurus Investigated For Stuck Throttles

Posted on March 13, 2012 by admin

Complaints of sticking throttles in certain 2005-2006 Ford Taurus vehicles has lead to an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA has received complaints from drivers who say that their vehicle engines would rev as high … Continue reading →

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GMC Trailblazer Investigated For Door Fires

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Reports of door fires in some 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers, has lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation that could see almost 300,000 vehicles recalled. Similar problems have been found in some 2007 Toyota Camry, Camry … Continue reading →

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Toyota Camry And RAV4 Investigated For Fire

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be investigating some 2007 Toyota vehicles after receiving several complaints of electrical fires starting in the drivers side door. According to preliminary reports, the problem is most likely the power window switch … Continue reading →

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Inadvertent Airbag Deployment In Jeep Liberty

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inadvertent airbag deployment ins some 2003-2003 Jeep Liberty SUV’s. The investigation was first started in September of last year after 20 customers complained that their airbags inflated inadvertently. Today there have … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Investigation Questioned

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Members of the House Committee for Government Reform released a report on Wednesday, accusing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of trying to keep the Chevrolet Volt battery fire a secret. They say that the bailout of GM by … Continue reading →

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Engine Fires Prompt BMW Mini Cooper S Investigation

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

Twelve complaints of engine fires in the 2007-2008 BMW Mini Cooper S has lead the National Highway Traffic Safety administration (NHTSA) to open a preliminary investigation to assess the cause, scope and frequency of the alleged defect. Of the complaints … Continue reading →

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Brake Investigation For Mazda CX9 SUV

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

An investigation into brake problems on some 2009 Mazda CX-9 vehicles could have the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalling almost 40,000 of the popular SUV’s. The investigation comes after a high number of warranty claims which reported reduced … Continue reading →

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