Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300 recalled to replace shifter
An earlier investigation of the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, and the 2012-2014 Chrysler 300 has resulted in a recall to fix a problem with their shifters, which allowed some owners to exit their vehicles without putting them in 'PARK'.
Back in January, we told you about a National Highway Traffic Safety...
Dole Knew About Listeria Problem at Salad Plant, F.D.A. Report Says
The report, obtained by Food Safety News and The Food Poisoning Bulletin...
Takata Sets Aside $189 Million in Air Bag Recall Cost Provisions
Takata Corp. raised provisions for its air bag recalls that involve more than a dozen auto manufacturers, after denying reports that the biggest safety crisis in the industry’s history will expand further.
The auto parts supplier will book a combined 20.1 billion yen ($189 million) in charges, 16.6 billion of which was decided after reviewing air...
Nissan recalls nearly 4 million cars with air bag problems
Nearly 4 million Nissan cars are being recalled due to major safety problems where passenger air bags or seat belts could fail in a crash, leading to serious injuries or fatalities.
The two recalls are just the latest in a string of safety problems to hit automakers in the past year with Acura,...
VW Chief ‘Personally’ Apologized to Obama Over Cheating
WOLFSBURG, Germany — The chief executive of Volkswagen said on Thursday that he personally apologized to President Obama this week for cheating on vehicle emissions tests, speaking up for its work force as the German carmaker negotiates penalties with United States officials.
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FCA to recall 1.1 million vehicles for confusing shifter
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's investigation into the Monostable gear shifter used by a number of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles is turning into a recall; FCA will recall approximately 1.1 million vehicles worldwide to modify the operation of...
Recall Alert: 2011-2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Expedition, Mustang, Lincoln Navigator
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 184,000 model-year 2011-12 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, model-year 2012 Expedition SUVs and Mustang sports cars, and model-year 2012 Lincoln Navigator SUVs equipped with the 6R80 transmission
The Problem: A problem with the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame could cause the transmission controls to force a...
Federal watchdog says transportation officials must be ready for cyberattack
A government watchdog urged the Department of Transportation on Monday to ramp-up its cybersecurity efforts as the automobile industry continues to roll out computer-assisted cars that pose the possibility of being hacked.
The 61-page report published by the Government Accountability Office states that while the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken steps towards...
Amtrak already settling claims from deadly May 2015 derailment
In the year since Amtrak Train 188 careened off the tracks near Frankford Junction, killing eight people and injuring hundreds of others, the rail company has spent $4.5 million on medical care for hurt passengers and settled at least 19 claims.
While in court earlier this month, Amtrak's attorney David Cook said the...
VW Presentation in ’06 Showed How to Foil Emissions Tests
FRANKFURT — A PowerPoint presentation was prepared by a top technology executive at Volkswagen in 2006, laying out in detail how the automaker could cheat on emissions tests in the United States.
The presentation has been discovered as part of the continuing investigations into Volkswagen, according to two people who have seen...
