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Ford to recall more than 20,000 trucks and SUVs
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 20,000 pickup trucks and SUVs because a defective switch can cause the turn signal, tail lights and brake lights to fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday on...Tags: Ford, SUVs and Crossovers, Ford Motor Co.
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Electric car battery catches fire after crash test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are examining the safety of electric car batteries after a Chevy Volt's lithium-ion battery caught fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday the fire occurred in June, several weeks...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Washington, DC
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Top NM official 'shocked' after running over body
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A high-ranking New Mexico official and several other motorists unknowingly drove over the body of a man who had been struck moments earlier on a pitch-black highway, shocking drivers who didn't find out until later that they...Tags: Human Body, Travel, Road Transportation, Highway Transportation, Health
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2nd electric car battery fire involving Chevy Volt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials say they are investigating the safety of lithium-ion battery in General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Volt after a second battery fire following crash-testing of the electric car. The National Highway Traffic Safety...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Washington, DC, General Motors Corp., Automotive Equipment
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GM to recall 47,000 Cadillac SRXs to fix air bags
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 47,000 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles because of a problem with the side air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says on its website that the head protection air bag on...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, SUVs and Crossovers, General Motors Corp., Automotive Equipment, Vehicles
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Elkhart-made electric cars recalled for 3rd time
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — An Elkhart maker of electric cars has issued its third recall in six weeks.
The Elkhart Truth reported Wednesday that Think North America has filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalling...Tags: Product Recalls, Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Kids safest in rear-facing car seats until age 2
CHICAGO (AP) — Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1, according to updated advice from a medical group and a federal agency. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway...Tags: Pediatrics, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Medical Specialization, Human Interest, Injuries and Wounds
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Kia recalls 70,000 Optimas for transmission defect
DETROIT (AP) — Kia Motors is recalling more than 70,000 Optima midsize sedans to fix transmission problems that can cause the cars to roll even while they're in park. The cars are from the 2006 through 2008 model years and were built from...Tags: Kia
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Gov't upgrades investigation into Passat fires
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has upgraded a safety investigation into nearly 500,000 Volkswagen Passats amid reports of engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 14 complaints of engine fires in...Tags: Washington, DC
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Ford to recall F-150 pickups over air bags
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. says it will recall nearly 150,000 F-150 pickup trucks to fix air bags that could deploy without warning. The government had raised concerns about the problem. Ford said Wednesday the recall covers trucks from...Tags: Ford, Politics, Manufacturing and Engineering, Washington, DC, Ford Motor Co.
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Feds investigating Ford Freestyle acceleration
DETROIT (AP) — Federal safety officials are investigating complaints that the Ford Freestyle crossover vehicle can lunge unexpectedly when driving at low speeds or idling. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received... -
Recall Alert: 2013 Cadillac SRX
KickingTiresGM is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers for loose wheel nuts that may cause creaking, steering vibration and, eventually, wheel-nut detachment and a possible crash. The recall involves SRXs with 18-inch wheels that haven't been rotated as...Tags: Physiology
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