» Posted March 22, 2019 Resources
Brake lights serve an important function: They alert everyone else on the road when a car is stopping or slowing. That’s why Subaru is asking 1.3 million car owners to bring their vehicles back in for another look.
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» Posted March 20, 2019 Resources
When an auto manufacturer recalls cars, it’s often because of defects that could make them unsafe for drivers, passengers and anyone else on the road by increasing the risk of an accident. Increasingly, however, carmakers are also recalling vehicles over concerns about compliance with environmental standards.
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» Posted March 18, 2019 Resources
Look out, drivers with lead feet: Some carmakers want to you to slow your roll. Volvo recently announced that it will limit new cars to top speeds of 112 miles per hour beginning next year. The Swedish automobile manufacturer says the move is intended to reduce—and eventually eliminate—fatal crashes involving its cars.
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» Posted March 15, 2019 Resources
Remember the horrific story of exploding Takata airbags? It’s still ongoing. Carmakers began recalling vehicles with defective Takata airbags in them all the way back in 2013. They cited defects that manufacturers and safety experts said could cause the airbags to inappropriately deploy and burst, sending shards of metal, glass and other material into the car without warning.
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» Posted March 13, 2019 Resources
When you buy or lease a car, one of the things you don’t want to skimp on is the brakes. Nissan North America is recalling roughly 86,000 Murano SUVS over concerns about the antilock brake system. A defect may make it harder for drivers to use them.
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