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    Jun 10, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  1. US investigates Honda minivans for air bag trouble

    DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out if Honda needs to recall some older Odyssey minivans because the air bags can inflate without a crash. The investigation covers 320,000 vans from the 2003 and 2004 model years. The...

    Tags: Toyota, Chrysler, Honda, Automotive Equipment, Toyota Recalls

    2. May 30, 2013 |Story| AP Indiana

  2. Study: Helmet law weakened, motorcycle injuries up

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The average medical claim from a motorcycle crash rose by more than one-fifth last year in Michigan after the state stopped requiring all riders to wear helmets, according to an insurance industry study. Across the nation,...

    Tags: Judges, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Washington, DC, U.S. Congress

    3. May 24, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  3. Crashes rekindle debate about seat belts on buses

    <span style="font-size: small;">SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) &mdash; An Indiana lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have required seat&nbsp;belts on school buses hopes two high-profile collisions in a span of a week that left more than 60 people injured will spur parents to urge the General Assembly to act.</span>
    SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have required seat belts on school buses hopes two high-profile collisions in a span of a week that left more than 60 people injured will spur parents to urge the General...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health and Safety at School, Heart Attack, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Science and Technology

    4. May 11, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  4. Safety regulators probe Ford truck steering issue

    U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that problems with steering-gear boxes are causing a loss of control in some Ford trucks. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers an estimated 340,000 F250 and F350 Super...

    Tags: Government, Safety of Citizens, Politics

    5. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  5. Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons

    DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals. The recall affects Foresters made from January 2013 through March. The company says the...
    6. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  6. Speedometer top speed often exceeds reality

    DETROIT (AP) — The speedometer on the Toyota Yaris says the tiny car can go 140 miles per hour. In reality, the bulbous subcompact's 106-horsepower engine and automatic transmission can't push it any faster than 109. So why do the Yaris —...

    Tags: Jimmy Carter, Vehicles, Automotive Equipment, Road Transportation, Travel

    7. Jan 7, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  7. Government to require electric cars to make noise

    DETROIT (AP) — A government safety agency wants electric and hybrid vehicles to make more noise when traveling at low speeds so pedestrians can hear them coming. The cars and trucks, which are far quieter than conventional gasoline or diesel-...

    Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Government, National Government, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Politics

    8. Jan 3, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  8. Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs

    DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and catch fire. The recall affects all Outback and Legacy cars from model years 2010 and 2011. Also included are Tribeca SUVs...

    Tags: Subaru, Tribeca, Product Recalls, SUVs and Crossovers

    9. Dec 15, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  9. Government investigating Ford floor mats

    DETROIT (AP) — The federal government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was initially investigating 2010 Ford Fusion and...

    Tags: National Government, Government, Politics

    10. Dec 12, 2012 |Story| AP Michigan

  10. Honda recalls more than 870,000 minivans and SUVs

    DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling more than 870,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide because they can roll away even though drivers have removed the keys from the ignition. The recall announced Wednesday affects older-model vehicles sold mainly in...

    Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Broken Leg

    11. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| WSBT-TV

  11. Black boxes in cars raise privacy concerns

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. In the next few days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose long-...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Electronics, Washington, DC, U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Highway Transportation

    12. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| AP Indiana

  12. Motorcycle deaths, injuries cost $16 billion

    <span style="font-size: small;">WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Direct costs from deaths and injuries due to motorcycle crashes were $16 billion in 2010, but the full cost is likely higher because long-term medical expenses are difficult to measure, a government report said.</span>
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Direct costs from deaths and injuries due to motorcycle crashes were $16 billion in 2010, but the full cost is likely higher because long-term medical expenses are difficult to measure, a government report said. Motorcyclists are...

    Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Washington, DC, National Transportation Safety Board, Car Safety Tips and Advice

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The 2010 Ford Fusion is among several models the NHTSA...
(December 14, 2012)
2010 Ford Fusion
Image from NHTSA test video of counterfeit air bags.
(October 11, 2012)
Image from NHTSA test video of counterfeit air bags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said...
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