Honda is recalling 104,500 vehicles in 49 countries worldwide to fix brake defects. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the vehicle recall covers more than 18,000 Acura RSX compact cars from 2006 and Honda S2000 sports cars from the 2006 and 2007 model years. Honda officials say that some power brake booster…
Bisnar Chase - California Personal Injury Blog
Honda Recalling Sports Cars for Brake Defects
NHTSA Expands Defective Airbag Investigation
 Honda 2003-04 Odyssey models are being investigated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potentially defective airbags. According to an NBC news report, the auto safety agency opened an investigation into 320,000 Honda minivans to determine if they should be recalled for airbags that deploy suddenly without warning. So far, officials have…
Chrysler Agrees to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps due to Fire Danger
After a highly publicized disagreement with the government, which could have become a protracted legal battle, Chrysler has announced that it will recall 2.7 million Jeep vehicles that could potentially catch fire if rear-ended. According to an NBC news report, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent the automaker a voluntary recall request…
Chrysler to Recall 630,000 SUVs for Airbag and Seatbelt Problems
A mere two days after shutting the door on the government’s request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to issue two other safety recalls for airbag and seatbelt defects. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the automaker will recall more than 409,000 Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs across…
Chrysler Refuses to Issue Jeep Recall
Chrysler Group is daring to defy the government by refusing to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that federal safety officials say are dangerous and should be taken off the market. According to a news report in USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) send the automaker a letter asking it to issue a recall…
Pedestrian Suffers Head Injuries in Fountain Valley Crash
A woman suffered head injuries in a Fountain Valley car accident after she was struck while crossing the street. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred the night of May 30, 2013 on Brookhurst Street south of Ellis Avenue. Police say the woman was crossing a dimly lighted…
Ford Recalling 465000 Vehicles for Defective fuel tanks
Ford Motor Company is issuing a vehicle defect recall for 465,000 2013 models to check for fuel tank leaks that could result in a fire. According to a Reuters news report, recalled models include the 2013 Ford Fusion, Flex, Explorer, Taurus, Interceptor Sedan and Interceptor Utility. Ford officials said a fuel delivery module in the…
Speed Was a Factor in Newport Beach Crash that Killed Five Teenagers
A tragic, high-speed crash in Newport Beach claimed five young lives on Memorial Day. According to a KABC news report, the fatal accident occurred south on Jamboree Road north of Island Lagoon in Newport Beach when an Infiniti, driven by 17-year-old Abdulrahman M. Alyahyan, veered off the roadway and slammed into a tree. The impact…
Seven Children Injured in Ontario Day Care Van Crash
A van crash in Ontario involving a day care van and a tractor-trailer resulted in injuries for at least seven children who were passengers in the van, The Press-Enterprise reports. Police say the 2006 Ford E350 Econoline van was carrying children ages 6 months to 8 years old and was traveling west on Chino Avenue when…
Chrysler Urged to Recall Five Million Defective Jeep Vehicles
The Center for Auto Safety is asking Chrysler to recall five million Jeep Grand Cherokees made from 1993 to 2004 for potential fire hazards from their gas tanks. According to a report in The New York Times, the group is asking top officials at Chrysler and its parent company, Fiat, to recall the vehicles because…