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• Chrysler recalls Jeep Wranglers due to risk of vehicle fire

  Paul Napoli | May 21, 2012 7:57 PM | 3 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A government investigation of fires involving Jeep Wranglers has prompted Chrysler to recall about 68,000 of the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced...

• NHTSA investigating engine fires in Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Cruze

  Paul Napoli | April 06, 2012 9:43 PM | 3 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Government safety regulators are investigating reports of engine fires in two vehicle models, General Motors’ 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Chrysler’s 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The National...

• Mini cars recalled due to fire hazard

  Paul Napoli | January 17, 2012 12:23 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  BMW of North America LLC is voluntarily recalling Mini cars because a faulty circuit board can cause an engine compartment or vehicle fire. After conducting an investigation into water pump...

• Ford recalls sedans because the wheels may fall off

  Paul Napoli | December 13, 2011 12:07 PM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Ford Motor Company is recalling 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles with 17-inch steel wheels because the wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate from the...

• Chevy offers Volt owners free loaner vehicle until fire investigation resolved

  Paul Napoli | November 29, 2011 10:17 AM | 2 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  General Motors Co. is contacting every Chevrolet Volt owner to offer a free loaner vehicle while the company and federal regulators investigate reports of fires associated with damage to the...

• Chevy Volt Fire Raises Awareness of Emergency Responder Safety at Accidents with Electric Vehicles

  Paul Napoli | November 11, 2011 11:02 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  November 11, 2011 As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an investigation into electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries following a fire involving a Chevrolet Volt, it...

• Blown Fuse Could Potentially Cause Jettas to Crash

  Paul Napoli | April 02, 2011 12:49 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Blown Fuse Could Potentially Cause Jettas to Crash April 1, 2011 Volkswagen has recalled its popular Jetta due to an electrical problem that could cause a crash. 71,043 model year 2011 Jettas...

• Recall of Nearly 800,000 Child Car Seats

  Paul Napoli | February 15, 2011 3:47 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  February 15, 2011 Parents and caregivers should be aware of a recall involving 794,247 child safety seats, manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group and branded Cosco, Maxi-Cosi and Safety 1st, because...

• Toyota Pays Record Fine for Delay in Reporting Sudden Acceleration and Steering Defects

  Paul Napoli | December 21, 2010 11:46 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  December 21, 2010 Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to pay $32 million dollars in penalties, in addition to $16 million the company paid already earlier this year, for failing to report sudden...

• Toyota Recalling 94,000 Popular Minivans for Brake Defect

  Paul Napoli | December 13, 2010 11:00 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  December 13, 2010 Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. announced that the company is recalling 94,000 model year 2011 Sienna Minivans due to a defect that could affect the vehicle’s brakes. This...