NHTSA
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The NHTSA has launched a defect investigation int the 2003 and 2004 Infiniti M45, which may provide inaccurate fuel gauge readings to drivers.
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Infiniti Issues Recall On 2011 FX And 2012 M Due To Leaky Oil Filters
Infiniti has issued a recall on certain versions of its 2011 FX crossover and 2012 M sedan due to a potential oil leak caused by a faulty oil filter component. According to the automaker, some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter of the mentioned vehicles...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Mustang Manual Transmission
The NHTSA has ended its investigation in shifting issues with Mustang manual transmissions, finding no reason to issue a recall notification.
Kurt Ernst -
2011 Nissan Juke Recalled Due To Faulty Turbo Component
A faulty turbo sensor bracket on certain models of the 2011 Nissan Juke crossover may brake, potentially causing the vehicle to stall.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Audi A6 Recalled For Faulty Airbags
The 2012 Audi A6 remains one of the safest vehicles on the road today, having been awarded a Top Safety Pick by the Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS).
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Fiat 500 Gets Contradictory Safety Ratings
The 2012 Fiat 500 has received a "Top Safety Pick" from the IIHS, but only a three star rating under new NHTSA crash-testing guidelines.
Kurt Ernst -
A petition before the White House seeks to lower the age of vehicle exemption from 25 years to 15 years.
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2011 Lotus Elise Recalled For Faulty Turn Signals
Following last month’s recall of the 2005 and 2006 Lotus Exige and Elise models for potentially dangerous oil leaks, Lotus has issued a new recall, this time only concerning the 2011 Elise. The affected models are those Elise sports cars built between June 2010 and February 2011, of which...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Fuel Economy Measures Likely To Mean More Expensive Cars
The fuel economy changes proposed by the EPA and NHTSA have been published. While they come with benefits, they'll also increase the price of new cars, starting almost immediately.
Kurt Ernst -
Camaro Is First Car With Perfect Score In NHTSA’s Latest Tests
Following its latest round of testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro a perfect score in all of its tests, making the modern day muscle car the first vehicle to do so since the latest New Car Assessment Program was introduced in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Recalled For Potential Fire Hazard
Certainly something not expected with a car costing close to $250,000, Rolls-Royce’s recently introduced Ghost sedan has been issued with an official recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fire hazard. The issue originates from a faulty circuit...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW Recalls 2008-11 5-Series, 7-Series, X5 and X6
BMW is recalling some 32,000 vehicles equipped with turbocharged V-8 and V-12 engines to replace a potentially faulty electric water pump that could pose a fire risk.
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Following an investigation conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) back in July over potential oil-cooler leaks on 2005 and 2006 Lotus Elise and Exige sports cars, the government safety agency together with Lotus has now upgraded the investigation to a full recall. The investigation was originally called after 17 owners complained of oil leaking onto the right rear tire of their cars, causing handling problems. While most of the owners said they lost some vehicle control, one reported that the vehicle actually caught on fire. The recall affects all 2005 and...
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2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled
Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The affected vehicles are 2006 to 2012 model-year Volvo C70 convertibles built from November 15, 2005, through July 31, 2011, and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
NHTSA Investigating MINI Cooper S Models For Engine Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to investigate the MINI Cooper S lineup for potential engine fires after 12 owners of 2007 and 2008 models complained that their cars had caught on fire. Of the 12 owners, eight said that their cars caught on fire after the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Mercedes Diesel Models Recalled For Leaky Fuel Filters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall on certain 2011 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz models due to a faulty fuel filter. The affected models include only the diesel versions of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, as well as the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011-12 Chevrolet Corvette Recalled Due To Rear Hatch Flaw
The rear hinges of the 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette may fail during a crash, prompting the NHTSA to issue a recall.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Infrared Technology Measures Blood Alcohol Before You Drive
As in many aspects of life, ignoring a problem such as drink driving doesn't make it go away. That applies whether you're willingly letting an intoxicated friend drive, you've had a few beers yourself and think you'll be fine anyway, or whether you're using an app to deliberately avoid DUI...
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This has been a bad week for BMW recalls. Having just recalled its 2009 X5 xDrive35d diesel model for a fuel heater fault, the automaker is now recalling certain 3-Series models from the 2002 to 2005 model years. The particular models including the 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi, of which there are some 241,000 units in the U.S. The issue concerns the tail lights. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more tail light functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn signal) to stop working. While there’s no immediate threat to owners, the changes of other drivers...
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2009 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled Due To Fuel Heater Fault
It’s not looking good for BMW X5 Diesel owners. Just a couple of months after the 2012 model was recalled due to a steering fault, a new recall has been issued on the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a potential fault with the heating...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Connected Vehicle Tests To Begin In Official NHTSA Trials
Over the last few months the race to develop connected vehicles that "talk" to each other as they're driven along has picked up the pace, with several technology companies and carmakers developing systems to make our roads safer. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is...
Antony Ingram -
2011-12 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Models Recalled
Porsche has announced a recall of certain 2011-12 Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models to repair a potentially defective seat belt anchor plate.
Kurt Ernst -
2009 Maserati Models Recalled For Suspension Issue
A total 763 Maserati Quattroportes and GranTurismos from the 2009 model year are being recalled by the NHTSA due to a potential fault with their suspension systems.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Pagani's U.S. Launch Pushed Back To 2013 As Airbag Exemption Falls Through
Pagani's first U.S.-homologated model, the Huayra, isn't so homologated after all. An issue with airbags will delay the car's U.S. launch by a year.
Chris Weiss