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Wrong Glazing Leads to Bus Recall
A bus manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall after discovering some of the vehicles’ door windows don’t meet federal standards. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Prevost Car Inc. recalled approximately 35 of its 2018-2019 X3-45 Commuter … Continue reading
Major Automakers Criticize US Auto Safety Agency, Call for Reform
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sharply criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saying the auto safety regulator is impeding progress and struggling to modernize. Read more here.
Jeep Recalls Wranglers and Grand Cherokees Due to Windshield Defroster Defect
Stellantis, owner of Jeep, recalled nearly 200,000 Wrangler 4ex and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a software issue that could turn off the vehicles’ windshield defrost system. In January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened … Continue reading
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Ford Recalls 1.8 Million Explorer SUVs for Windshield Issue
Ford recalled more than 1.8 million Explorer SUVs due to a potential safety hazard with a part connected to the windshield, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Federal safety regulators published Recall Report 24V-031 on January 23 … Continue reading
New Visibility Recall Might Impact Your Shop
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new recall. More than 250,000 BMW of North America (BMW) models are being recalled. The NHTSA states the issue may affect driver visibility and increase the risk for an accident. According … Continue reading
NHTSA and Ford Recall Vehicles for Windshield Bubbling
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford have recalled several models for impaired windshield visibility. “The presence of bubbles may hinder driver’s visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the recall notice.
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