BMW of North America is issuing an auto defect recall for about 91,800 Mini Coopers in the United States to repair a problem with the floor mat, which could potentially prevent the passenger airbag from deploying. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects about 59,270 Mini Cooper and Cooper S…
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BMW Recalls Vehicles In Which Airbags May Fail To Deploy
Nissan & BMW Recall Vehicles For Stalling Issues
Nissan Motor Company and BMW AG are recalling more than 165,000 vehicles globally due to potential fuel pump failures that could cause an engine to stall or not start. According to a Reuters news report, the affected vehicles include more than 95,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs in the U.S. and Canada from model year 2014 and…
Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Blamed In 13 Deaths
Abuse, neglect and lack of proper supervision at California’s state-run nursing homes for the developmentally disabled have directly caused the deaths of 13 people since 2002. This is according to the state Department of Public Health’s records, which were released recently. The developmental centers, which house men and women with autism, cerebral palsy and other…
Deadly Accident Highlights 15-Passenger Van Dangers
Federal transportation officials are investigating a 15-passenger van accident that killed eight members of a Florida church. According to a news report in The Republic, officials are still looking into what caused the van to plunge into a ravine on a dark stretch of rural roadway on April 13, 2015. But the tragedy is giving…
Nationwide Hummus & Ice Cream Recalls Issued For Listeria Contamination
Two food manufacturers issued nationwide recalls of products because they may be contaminated with listeria. According to a report in The New York Times, the Sabra Dipping Company recalled 30,000 cases of its classic hummus after several tubs in Michigan tested positive for the food-borne bacteria. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection…
Die Hard 4’s Tunnel Scene: Impossible or Not?
With the release of Fast and Furious 7 this past weekend, and considering the ridiculous vehicle stunts seen therein, (no spoilers necessary – just go watch the trailer) we’ve started thinking about vehicle stunts from famous movies of the past and wondering how plausible they are. One of my favorite stunt scenes is from Live…
Video Shows Border Patrol Taser Igniting Fatal Explosion
A video released last week showed a Border Patrol agent shooting a Taser into a car moments before flames erupt from inside, killing the driver as agents looked on. According to an NBC San Diego news report, the family of the victim, Alex Martin, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government claiming…
Family Sues Fountain Valley Nursing Home For Abuse And Neglect
The family of a Fountain Valley nursing home patient has filed a lawsuit against the facility alleging that the woman died from abuse and neglect. According to a report in The Orange County Register, 73-year-old Arlayne Hoover was admitted to ManorCare Health Services in Fountain Valley in November after being diagnosed with leg cancer. The…
Ford Recalls Vehicles For Serious Safety Issues
Ford Motor Company has issued three safety recalls, the largest involving about 213,000 Ford Explorer SUVS and its law enforcement counterpart, the Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle. According to a report in The New York Times, at issue with the SUVs from mode years 2011 to 2013 are doors that can suddenly open during a…
BMW Recalls Motorcycles For Defective Rear Wheels
BMW has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 49,000 motorcycles. According to an Associated Press news report, BMW has initiated the recall covering several models produced between 2005 and 2011 after finding that the rear wheel can loosen. BMW has said that the bolt that holds the rear wheel flange may be over-tightened in…