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August 8, 2017

Ford Explorer Investigated For Exhaust Odor Issues

The NHTSA office of defects are investigating the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer and the 2016-2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, after receiving reports exhaust smells in the vehicle occupant compartments.

The NHTSA office of defects are investigating the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer and the 2016-2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, after receiving reports exhaust smells in the vehicle occupant compartments.

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July 29, 2017

NHTSA Warns Drivers About Dangers Of Recycled & Fake Airbags

Consumers whose vehicles have been in a crash and had their air bags replaced by a repair shop that is not part of a new car dealership within the past three years or who have purchased a replacement air bag online should have their vehicle inspected.

Consumers whose vehicles have been in a crash and had their air bags replaced by a repair shop that is not part of a new car dealership within the past three years or who have purchased a replacement air bag online should have their vehicle inspected.

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July 27, 2017

Dodge Journey Airbag Warning Light

Owners of certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey crossovers can expect to receive a manufacturer notice regarding a problem affecting the airbag system. If drivers are experiencing an illuminated airbag warning light, unintended wiper operation, inoperable ste

Owners of certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey crossovers can expect to receive a manufacturer notice regarding a problem affecting the airbag system. If drivers are experiencing an illuminated airbag warning light, unintended wiper operation, inoperable ste

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June 5, 2017

Legal Battles Continue For Owners Of Vehicles With Takata Airbags

The legal battle over deadly Takata airbags is seeing some resolution after four automakers agree to compensate approximately 16 million owners of recalled vehicles.

The legal battle over deadly Takata airbags is seeing some resolution after four automakers agree to compensate approximately 16 million owners of recalled vehicles.

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February 8, 2017

Safety Groups Question FTCs Changes to Certified Pre-Owned Designation

Recent changes to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) certified pre-owned vehicle designation has the Center for Auto Safety and five other consumer and safety groups questioning the FTC's commitment to consumer protection.

Recent changes to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) certified pre-owned vehicle designation has the Center for Auto Safety and five other consumer and safety groups questioning the FTC's commitment to consumer protection.

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February 3, 2017

Buying A Used Car? It May Not Be As Safe As You Think

Last year, most major car companies said they would not sell any used vehicles with open recalls, but the massive Takata airbag recall has made that promise a costly one, as a backlog of vehicles sit awaiting airbag repairs.

Last year, most major car companies said they would not sell any used vehicles with open recalls, but the massive Takata airbag recall has made that promise a costly one, as a backlog of vehicles sit awaiting airbag repairs.

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January 20, 2017

The Latest Takata Air Bag Recalls

The latest round of recalls, announced late last week, will have vehicle owners returning to their dealerships to have the front passenger air bag inflators replaced.

The latest round of recalls, announced late last week, will have vehicle owners returning to their dealerships to have the front passenger air bag inflators replaced.

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January 13, 2017

Chrysler Investigated For Complaints Of Unexpected Rollaway

Fiat Chrysler recalled 1.1 million Jeep Grand Cherokees earlier this year due to a similar issue with a different transmission shifter design. The Jeep problem is being blamed for the death of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin, who was crushed in his dr

Fiat Chrysler recalled 1.1 million Jeep Grand Cherokees earlier this year due to a similar issue with a different transmission shifter design. The Jeep problem is being blamed for the death of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin, who was crushed in his dr

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December 23, 2016

Volkswagen Buybacks For Faked Emissions Tests

In total, Volkswagen will spend up to $10 billion compensating consumers. That settlement also includes $2.7 billion for unspecified environmental mitigation and $2 billion to promote zero-emissions vehicles.

In total, Volkswagen will spend up to $10 billion compensating consumers. That settlement also includes $2.7 billion for unspecified environmental mitigation and $2 billion to promote zero-emissions vehicles.

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November 22, 2016

Automobile Recalls And Repairs

iSeeCars.com is an automotive data and research company that helps consumers find the best car deals by applying data analytics to analyze, score and rank automobiles. A recent study published by iSeeCars.com analyzed new vehicle sales and recall data fr

iSeeCars.com is an automotive data and research company that helps consumers find the best car deals by applying data analytics to analyze, score and rank automobiles. A recent study published by iSeeCars.com analyzed new vehicle sales and recall data fr

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November 7, 2016

NHTSA Confirms 11th Death Tied To Takata Airbags

The Department of Transportation continues to ask for the news media and public’s assistance to find the remaining unrepaired vehicles. Drivers of these vehicles should immediately visit SaferCar.gov to check whether their vehicle has any outstanding sa

The Department of Transportation continues to ask for the news media and public’s assistance to find the remaining unrepaired vehicles. Drivers of these vehicles should immediately visit SaferCar.gov to check whether their vehicle has any outstanding sa

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September 28, 2016

Vehicle Recalls VS Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

Are you having trouble with your vehicle?...Do some research. Use the NHTSA website to investigate common issues affecting your vehicle year, make, and model.

Are you having trouble with your vehicle?...Do some research. Use the NHTSA website to investigate common issues affecting your vehicle year, make, and model.

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August 24, 2016

Lemon Law Buybacks

With approximately 50 million used cars sold each year, it is estimated that 75,000 have been repurchased by manufacturers under various state "lemon laws". All 50 states have Lemon Laws which require manufacturers to buy back vehicles from customers...

With approximately 50 million used cars sold each year, it is estimated that 75,000 have been repurchased by manufacturers under various state "lemon laws". All 50 states have Lemon Laws which require manufacturers to buy back vehicles from customers...

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July 26, 2016

NHTSA Asks Media And Public To Help Fix High-Risk Takata Airbags

The NHTSA is warning drivers that certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags that are at high risk of rupturing during deployment.

The NHTSA is warning drivers that certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags that are at high risk of rupturing during deployment.

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July 8, 2016

Fiat Chrysler Buybacks And Recalls

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be paying up to $105 million in fines after a July 2nd hearing with the NHTSA over their handling of 23 recalls affecting over 11 million vehicles. The hearing found that the automaker was slow in responding to...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be paying up to $105 million in fines after a July 2nd hearing with the NHTSA over their handling of 23 recalls affecting over 11 million vehicles. The hearing found that the automaker was slow in responding to...

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October 17, 2015

Volkswagen Emissions Settlement

Volkswagen has admitted to using a cheat software that allowed as many as 11 million vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter diesel engines to pass U.S. emissions tests despite emitting more pollutants than legally acceptable.

Volkswagen has admitted to using a cheat software that allowed as many as 11 million vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter diesel engines to pass U.S. emissions tests despite emitting more pollutants than legally acceptable.

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