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0Recalls: Honda recalls 2012-13 Fit Sport models over stability control issue 1367239440
Honda is recalling 43,782 examples of the 2012 and 2013 Fit Sport in the US and close to 2,000 more in Canada. During federal compliance testing it was discovered that the software for the Vehicle Stability Assist allows an excessive tilt angle before applying the brakes to prevent a crash. The ...
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Official: NHTSA releases voluntary guidelines to combat distracted driving 1366925400
In its continuing battle against distracted driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued voluntary guidelines covering the use of in-car infotainment and communication devices. It is NHTSA's intention that the proposals, which have been in the works for a year and are ...
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Recalls: About 20k Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX models recalled for potentially faulty brakes 1366413420
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Infiniti JX due to a problem with the front brakes. The problem is a result of the brake torque member (a part that attaches the brake caliper to the front suspension), which was cast ...
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Recalls: Honda recalling 204k CR-V, Odyssey, Acura RDX models over rollaway risk 1366383540
Honda has announced a recall over a possible rollaway risk that affects 204,169 crossover and minivan models. The specific vehicles in question are the 2012-13 Honda CR-V and Odyssey, as well as the 2013 Acura RDX. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "the brake-shift ...
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Recalls: Hyundai recalling 186k Elantras due to possible headliner detachment 1365595080
Following at least one reported incident of a man who claimed his ear was sliced in half following the deployment of his side airbag, Hyundai has announced a recall for certain model year 2011 through 2013 Elantras; specifically those manufactured from November 12, 2010 through March 5, 2013. In ...
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Report: NHTSA considering senior citizen crash test ratings for cars 1365175680
As part of its ongoing effort to make vehicles as safe as possible, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly looking into creating a new crash-test rating system for cars which includes introducing a "Silver" rating to indicate added safety for senior drivers. Automotive ...
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Recalls: Ford recalling select Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS models over fuel tanks 1364756460
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Taurus, 2013 Explorer and 2012 Lincoln MKS models over fuel tank concerns. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicles built between July 19, 2011 and March 15, 2012 may have been built with fuel tanks that have a "marginally sealed ...
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Report: NHTSA looking for power to fast-track 'noncontroversial' auto laws 1364741940
When it comes to any new regulation that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deems "not controversial and therefore unlikely to receive adverse comment," it would like the power to implement the regulation without the standard period of public comment. It seeks the change in order to ...
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Recalls: Nissan adds 2013 Titan to gearshift recall 1364655600
Nissan has added the 2013 Titan to the list of vehicles recalled over potential gearshift issues. Just a few days ago, the automaker recalled nearly 20,000 NV Vans for a problem with the shift lever assembly that could cause the gear selector to read inaccurately. Now Nissan is recalling certain ...
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Recalls: Nissan recalls nearly 20,000 NV vans over gearshift issue 1364302800
Nissan is recalling 18,800 NV vans built between December 20, 2010 and January 4, 2013. Certain 2012 and 2013 models equipped with a steering-column-mounted transmission shift levers may have been built with improperly installed shift mechanisms. If the NV's gear selector plate lock clip wasn't ...

