Hyundai has issued a vehicle defect recall for more than half a million Sonata sedans from the 2011-2013 model years for an electrical issue, which could cause the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to be disabled in the event of a crash. According to a report on Car and Driver, the company is aware of two…
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Hyundai Recalls Sonatas for Airbags That May Not Inflate
Audi Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles for Potential Fire Hazard
German automaker Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs globally because the electric coolant pumps in these vehicles could potentially overheat and cause a fire. According to an Associated Press news report, the recall covers several models including 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and…
Study Shows California Led Dog Bite Insurance Claims in 2017
A study released by the Insurance Information Institute says dog bite claims increased by 2.2 percent nationwide in 2017, the highest number of which was in California. According to a report in the Seattle Times, the value of the claims jumped significantly reaching more than $686 million for the 18,522 claims made during the year….
Majority of Victims in E. coli Outbreak Involving Romaine Lettuce Are Women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked consumers to stop eating all romaine lettuce after an E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce produced in Arizona. Now, a USA Today report shows that 70 percent of those who have gotten sick as a result of this E. coli outbreak are women. This is…
Indian Motorcycles Recalled for Defective Switches
When it comes to 3,300 Indian brand motorcycles, the whole “ghost rider” thing may not be a myth after all. According to a USA Today news report, the Minnesota-based company has issued a recall for these motorcycles because the engines can start by themselves as the result of a faulty switch. The recall encompasses 11…
Feds Looking into Whether VW Should Recall More Models for Defective Airbags
Federal regulators are tightening their focus on a probe into whether a 2015 VW recall covered enough vehicles and a fixed problem involving defective airbags that may not deploy in the event of a crash. According to Forbes news report, the action covers about 1.2 million 2010 to 2014 models including the CC, Passat, Eos,…
California Regulators Launch Investigation into Workplace Injuries at Tesla Factory
California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), has launched a probe into whether Tesla violated workplace safety rules in its Northern California factory, leading to workplace injuries. According to USA Today news report, the agency is particularly looking into Tesla’s injuries log at the Fremont plant to make sure that serious injuries are directly reported…
What is Southwest Airlines’ Liability After Horrific Ordeal?
Southwest Airlines, particularly pilot Tammie Jo Shults, is getting a lot of kudos from passengers and the nation at large for the pilot and crew’s courageous efforts to minimize injuries and loss of life. According to news reports, the Dallas-bound Boeing 737 was just outside New York when an engine blew sending shrapnel along the…
Newport Beach City Worker Runs Over Woman Lying in Sand
A woman was hospitalized with injuries after she was run over by an on-duty city worker while she was lying in the sand on Newport Beach the afternoon of April 19. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the employee was driving a city-owned GMC Canyon pickup just east of lifeguard tower…
Ohio Teen Suffocates to Death After Getting Trapped Under Seat in Honda Odyssey Minivan
Kyle Plush, 16, asphyxiated to death after getting pinned in the back of his 2004 Honda Odyssey as he tried to quickly reach for his tennis gear before heading for practice. According to a news report in the Cincinnati Enquirer, the sophomore was parked at the high school’s parking lot. He put a knee on…