Honda is issuing an auto defect recall for 2014 Acura MDX SUVs equipped with all-wheel drive for a potential problem involving loose bolts. According to a report in The Car Connection, about 19,197 vehicles built from May 6, 2013 through October 14, 2013 have been affected by the recall. At issue are bolts that may not have been properly tightened during vehicle assembly. According to Honda officials, it is possible that two of the four bolts that attach the propeller shaft to the automatic transmission assembly were not properly tightened.
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2014 Acura MDX Vehicles Recalled for Loose Bolts
Huntington Beach Motorcycle Accident Proves Fatal
Brandon Wenn, 29, was killed in a Huntington Beach motorcycle accident after officials said he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal crash occurred near Goldenwest Street and Yorktown Avenue. Wenn was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the Suzuki 750 motorcycle…
Important Traffic Laws that Go into Effect in 2014
A number of new laws have gone into effect with the birth of the New Year. In the area of traffic laws, three important laws went into effect on Jan. 1. Under one of these laws, motorists under the age of 18 will be prohibited from writing, sending or reading text messages while driving.
Dialing Can Be the Most Dangerous Driving Distraction
We all know by now that talking on a handheld cell phone or texting while driving can be extremely dangerous and can significantly increase the risk of a major injury car accident. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, in a recent study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers recorded the number of crashes and near-crashes among new and experienced drivers. They found that dialing a cell phone was the most dangerous driving distraction.
Wal-Mart Recalls Card Table for Amputation Danger
Wal-Mart is recalling about 73,400 Mainstays five-piece card table and chair sets because the chairs can unexpectedly collapse posing a fall hazard or potential finger injuries. According to an Associated Press news report, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said that Wal-Mart has received 10 reports of injuries including one finger amputation, three fingertip amputations, sprained or fractured fingers and one report of a sore back.
Feds Shut Down Unsafe Tour Bus Companies after Southern California Bus Crashes
The federal government is stepping up its crackdown of unsafe buses in California issuing an order that shuts down five “unsafe” bus companies. Anyone who has been injured in a bus crash has the right to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
E-Cigarette Commercials to Hit Television Amid Swirling Controversy
politicians and anti-tobacco groups have called to regulate these e-cigarette devices just like traditional cigarettes, which have not been allowed in TV commercials for more than 40 years.
How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday
The holidays are a joyous and wonderful time of the year. It is of course the time when we decorate our homes, put up the Christmas tree and open our homes to friends and family. The holidays are also a time when several types of safety hazards lurk in and around our homes. Each year…
BMW Recalls More than 76,000 Vehicles for Defective Airbags
BMW has issued an auto defect recall for a wide range of its vehicles from the 2006 and 2007 model years for potential airbag defects. According to a news report in The Washington Post, the recall affects 75,565 BMW vehicles including the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and X5 crossover from the 2006 and…
Bisnar|Chase donates Lakers tickets for local Child Guidance Center
Shannon Feathers picking up Lakers tickets donated by Bisnar Chase. The Child Guidance Center (CGC) performed a silent auction to raise donations for those in need at their Annual Holiday Tree Fantasy Charity event on December 8th 2013, and the winning bid of Lakers tickets provided by Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys was a local Irvine…