Under a new federal rule, major automakers are required to make their recall information more accessible online. According to a New York Times news report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final rule, which will require all major automakers and motorcycle manufacturers to give free access on their web sites to information…
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General Motors Recalls Chevy Cruze Cars for Brake Defects
General Motors Co. has announced that it is recalling nearly 340,000 2011-2012 model Chevrolet Cruze cars worldwide because of a possible loss in brake assist in the vehicles. The Detroit News reports that GM has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about 27 alleged low-speed crashes involving vehicles that are being recalled. But,…
Six Injured in Fountain Valley Car Accident
Six people, including an elderly driver, were injured in a Fountain Valley car accident after the vehicle driven by the senior driver plowed into a tutoring center. According to a news report on CBS Los Angeles, the crash occurred the afternoon of August 19, 2013 in the 9900 block of Ellis Avenue. Police say a…
NFL Reaches $765 Million Settlement with Former Players on Concussion Lawsuits
The NFL and more than 4,500 retired players have reached a proposed $765 million settlement of concussion-related lawsuits. The Los Angeles Times reports that former U.S. District Judge Layn Phillips, who served as a court-appointed mediator, announced that the parties have agreed to a deal that would end the litigation against the National Football League…
Survey Finds More Orange County Drivers are Texting after Ban
According to an article in The Orange County Register, a new survey has found that more Orange County drivers are texting now compared to before the enactment of a law that bans texting while driving. The study, performed by the AAA Foundation shows that around 3.4 percent of the drivers counted in the survey this…
Ladybug-Themed Kids’ Furniture Recalled for Excessive Lead Paint
Far East Brokers, a Florida-based company, has issued a product defect recall for its ladybug-themed kids’ outdoor furniture due to violation of U.S. lead paint standards. According to a safety alert issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, which is a…
Hyundai Recalls SUVs and Sedans for Airbag Defects
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling Santa Fe SUVs and Sonata sedans because of potential airbag defects. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the Santa Fe recall involves nearly 200,000 vehicles in the 2007 to 2009 model years. Hyundai officials say they received complaints from some adults under 130 pounds whose airbags failed…
GM Vehicles Recalled for Brake Defects
General Motors has issued an auto defect recall for some of its 2014 model year Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs to address potential brake issues. According to a news report in The Washington Post, in affected vehicles, the rear caliper bolts may not be tightened to meet specifications. This is…
Toyota Sudden Acceleration Wrongful Death Lawsuit Begins in Los Angeles
As we previously reported, a wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation began in a Los Angeles court on August 8, 2013, and is expected to last about two months. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the case involved the death of Noriko Uno, a woman whose 2006 Toyota Camry suddenly accelerated…
Orange County Girl Killed in Crash Caused by Tire Failure
Kimberly Robles, 10, was killed in a possible Orange County auto defect rollover which she was a passenger in and the vehicle lost its rear tire and crashed. According to a news report in the Orange County Register, the fatal rollover crash occurred the morning of August 4, 2013, the girl was a passenger in…