The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has called on federal officials to recall 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans because of complaints from drivers over stalling incidents that leave them unable to accelerate or decelerate or use power steering. According to an article on ConsumerReports.org, more than 50 vehicle owners have reported stalling issues to the National…
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Consumer Safety Group Urges Investigation into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivans for Stalling Issues
What Is Med-Pay & How Does It Work?
Med-Pay, also known as medical coverage, is a type of car insurance that does not only cover injuries of a driver in a car accident but also the passengers who were involved in the accident as well. The shocking factor about med-pay is that most automobile owners do not even know that they possess this…
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Potential VW Airbag Defects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a recall involving an alleged defect involving eight Volkswagen models that could cause the front driver airbag to fail to deploy during a car accident. According to a Law360 news report, NHTSA sent out a nine-page letter to the German automaker stating that…
Los Angeles Named One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Thanksgiving Travel
While tens of millions of Americans will head out this Thanksgiving to visit their loved ones, we also know that this is the most dangerous time in the year to be on the road. According to three years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash data analyzed by A Secure Life, there is a…
Massive Uber Data Breach and Cover Up Triggers Investigations Worldwide
Governments around the world have launched probes into Uber after the ridesharing company disclosed that it covered up a massive data breach that compromised sensitive information of millions of customers and drivers. According to a Reuters news report, officials in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and the Philippines said they would investigate the company’s…
Federal Jury Hits J&J with $247 Million Verdict in Hip Implant Trial
A federal jury in Dallas has ordered Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, DePuy Orthopedics, to pay $247 million to six patients who said they suffered injuries as a result of receiving defective Pinnacle hip implants. According to a Reuters news report, this was a third straight win for patients against the pharmaceutical giant, whose…
Former NFL Wide Receiver Terry Glenn Dies in Texas Car Accident
Former Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn died early morning on November 20, 2017, after a car accident in Irving, Texas. According to a report in the Dallas Morning News, Glenn was driving on State Highway 114 with a female passenger when he veered out of his lane and struck a concrete barrier dividing the roll…
Consumer Safety Group Lists Most Dangerous Toys for 2017
With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, the consumer safety group, World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) has released its annual top 10 list of most dangerous toys. According to an NBC news report, the organization has been unveiling this annual list for more than 40 years. Topping the list of dangerous toys…
Feds Tell Ford It Cannot Delay Vehicle Recall Over Defective Takata Airbag Inflators
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rejected a petition filed by Ford Motor Company to delay recalling about 3 million vehicles that have potentially defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. According to a Reuters news report, Ford asked for the delay to conduct additional testing. However, NHTSA officials said they did not…
Tesla Hit by Class Action Lawsuit Over Racial Discrimination
Tesla is facing another lawsuit, this time a class action lawsuit, alleging racial discrimination at its Fremont, California, assembly plant. According to an NBC news report, the electric carmaker has been hit by several prior lawsuits including one alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination on the factory floor. The latest, which has been brought as…