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13 hours ago
1,857 Toyota MY 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner recalled... for compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring, that could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant: http://ow.ly/GaBIn See More
Photo: 1,857 Toyota MY 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner recalled for compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring, that could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant: http://ow.ly/GaBIn
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14 hours ago
Chrysler is recalling MY 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles for instrument clusters that may become inoperative, causing the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash: http://ow.ly/GaBii
Photo: Chrysler is recalling MY 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles for instrument clusters that may become inoperative, causing the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash: http://ow.ly/GaBii
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14 hours ago
7,256 Aston Martin MY 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles recalled for potential failure of the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off. If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury: http://ow.ly/GaARH
Photo: 7,256 Aston Martin MY 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles recalled for potential failure of the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off. If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury: http://ow.ly/GaARH
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15 hours ago
25,552 Toyota MY 2015 Sienna vehicles recalled faulty curtain shield airbag (CSA) assist grips that may detach upon deployment, potentially may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury: http://ow.ly/GaAp3
Photo: 25,552 Toyota MY 2015 Sienna vehicles recalled faulty curtain shield airbag (CSA) assist grips that may detach upon deployment, potentially may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury: http://ow.ly/GaAp3
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15 hours ago
8,279 Mercedes MY 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles recalled for potential oil leakage around the chain tensioner gasket area, that could drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/GaAcp
Photo: 8,279 Mercedes MY 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles recalled for potential oil leakage around the chain tensioner gasket area, that could drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/GaAcp
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15 hours ago
Tires, car seats, recalls: if it means keeping you safe on the road, we’ve got it. Check out SaferCar.gov for your safety needs, and visit Parents Central for help with car seats and teen drivers! http://ow.ly/GayBO
Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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16 hours ago
2,180 Triumph MY 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles recalled for a side stand pivot bolt that may fracture, potentially causing the motorcycle to fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury anyone nearby:
http://ow.ly/GazWz
Photo: 2,180 Triumph MY 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles recalled for a side stand pivot bolt that may fracture, potentially causing the motorcycle to fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury anyone nearby: http://ow.ly/GazWz
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16 hours ago
712 Ford MY 2015 Ford Mustangs recalled for a fuel pressure sensor that may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source: http://ow.ly/GazJz
Photo: 712 Ford MY 2015 Ford Mustangs recalled for a fuel pressure sensor that may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source: http://ow.ly/GazJz
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17 hours ago
256,956 Chrysler MY 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks recalled for a rear axle pinion nut that may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear. If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/GayXK
Photo: 256,956 Chrysler MY 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks recalled for a rear axle pinion nut that may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear. If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/GayXK
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December 18
6,234 Volvo MY 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks recalled for vehicle drive train that may fail to re-engage after using the Eco-Roll feature, which may lengthen the vehicle’s stopping distance. http://ow.ly/G7bsj
Photo: 6,234 Volvo MY 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks recalled for vehicle drive train that may fail to re-engage after using the Eco-Roll feature, which may lengthen the vehicle’s stopping distance. http://ow.ly/G7bsj
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December 18
This holiday season, you can keep your spirits bright and in your cup, but make certain you find a sober #designateddriver first. Use our SaferRide app for both Android and Apple: http://ow.ly/G7cev
New 'SaferRide' Mobile App and New Data Highlight Start of Annual...
www.nhtsa.gov
Drive sober or get pulled over
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December 18
10,462 China Manufacturers Alliance Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires recalled for sidewall blisters that may cause rapid air pressure loss increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. http://ow.ly/G7bcv
Photo: 10,462 China Manufacturers Alliance Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires recalled for sidewall blisters that may cause rapid air pressure loss increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. http://ow.ly/G7bcv
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December 18
1,571 MY 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles recalled for a brake fluid leak that may reduce the vehicle’s braking ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. http://ow.ly/G7aXF
Photo: 1,571 MY 2014-2015 Jaguar XJ vehicles recalled for a brake fluid leak that may reduce the vehicle’s braking ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. http://ow.ly/G7aXF
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December 18
1,560 MY 2015 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles recalled for a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston, which may decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. http://ow.ly/G7aIq
Photo: 1,560 MY 2015 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles recalled for a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston, which may decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. http://ow.ly/G7aIq
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December 18
4,776 MY 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles recalled an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose, which cause the engine to stall. http://ow.ly/G7auk
Photo: 4,776 MY 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles recalled an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose, which cause the engine to stall. http://ow.ly/G7auk
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December 18
246 Cycle Gear Street & Steel Brotherhood and Anarchy model motorcycle helmets recalled because they may not meet impact attenuation and penetration requirements and not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury. http://ow.ly/G7afx
Photo: 246 Cycle Gear Street & Steel Brotherhood and Anarchy model motorcycle helmets recalled because they may not meet impact attenuation and penetration requirements and not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury. http://ow.ly/G7afx
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December 18
345 ARG MY 2014-2015 Fleetwood Excursion and MY 2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador vehicles recalled for an incorrectly installed seat pedestal mounting support bracket that may detach from the floor, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. http://ow.ly/G79Uy
Photo: 345 ARG MY 2014-2015 Fleetwood Excursion and MY 2015 Holiday Rambler Ambassador vehicles recalled for an incorrectly installed seat pedestal mounting support bracket that may detach from the floor, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. http://ow.ly/G79Uy
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December 18
4,871 MY 2014-2015 Mercedes E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles recalled for an oil leak around the chain tensioner gasket area that may drip on a hot engine and increase the chance of fire. http://ow.ly/G79G3
Photo: 4,871 MY 2014-2015 Mercedes E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles recalled for an oil leak around the chain tensioner gasket area that may drip on a hot engine and increase the chance of fire. http://ow.ly/G79G3
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December 18
301 MY 2006-2013 Doubletree RV Select Suite, Tradition, Mobile Suite, and Elite Suite recreational trailers recalled for Fastec-brand door locks that may potentially jam locking a person inside the travel trailer. http://ow.ly/G79qq
Photo: 301 MY 2006-2013 Doubletree RV Select Suite, Tradition, Mobile Suite, and Elite Suite recreational trailers recalled for Fastec-brand door locks that may potentially jam locking a person inside the travel trailer. http://ow.ly/G79qq
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December 17
4,809 Femtec aftermarket alloy wheels, size 18x9", with an 8-lug hole pattern, recalled because wheels may crack with the rim and tire separating from the center portion of the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/G2Z74
Photo: 4,809 Femtec aftermarket alloy wheels, size 18x9", with an 8-lug hole pattern, recalled because wheels may crack with the rim and tire separating from the center portion of the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/G2Z74
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December 16
Thank you Transportation Secretary Foxx for leading today's Drive Sober kick-off..
Every 52 minutes, someone in this country will die at the hands of a drunk driver. Every 52 minutes. Of every day. This holiday season, we join NHTSA Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Governors Highway Safety Association in asking you to keep it safe; #DriveSober. http://1.usa.gov/1IY4vlc
Photo: Every 52 minutes, someone in this country will die at the hands of a drunk driver. Every 52 minutes. Of every day. This holiday season, we join NHTSA Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Governors Highway Safety Association in asking you to keep it safe; #DriveSober. http://1.usa.gov/1IY4vlc
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December 16
MY 2004-2005 Ford Ranger and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity recalled for passenger side frontal air bag inflators that could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants: http://ow.ly/FZhUs
Photo: MY 2004-2005 Ford Ranger and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity recalled for passenger side frontal air bag inflators that could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants: http://ow.ly/FZhUs
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December 16
4,688 MY 2014-2015 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail motorcycles recalled for turn signal lamp outage indicator that may not make rider aware that a front turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/FZhBm
Photo: 4,688 MY 2014-2015 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail motorcycles recalled for turn signal lamp outage indicator that may not make rider aware that a front turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/FZhBm
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December 16
846 MY 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles recalled for driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanisms that may not be fully engaged, which may cause the the seatback to fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant: http://ow.ly/FZh9K
Photo: 846 MY 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles recalled for driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanisms that may not be fully engaged, which may cause the the seatback to fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant: http://ow.ly/FZh9K
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December 16
U.S. DOT Secretary Foxx and NHTSA Deputy Administrator Friedman announce Annual Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown. http://ow.ly/FZgFI
New 'SaferRide' Mobile App and New Data Highlight Start of Annual...
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Drive sober or get pulled over
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December 15
679 MY 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles recalled for a problem that may cause a loss of power steering that may increase the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/FVghC
Photo: 679 MY 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles recalled for a problem that may cause a loss of power steering that may increase the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/FVghC
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December 15
46,404 MY 2003-2006 Mazda6 and MY 2004-2005 RX-8, MPV, and B-series vehicles recalled for passenger side frontal air bag where the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants: http://ow.ly/FVfW3
Photo: 46,404 MY 2003-2006 Mazda6 and MY 2004-2005 RX-8, MPV, and B-series vehicles recalled for passenger side frontal air bag where the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants: http://ow.ly/FVfW3
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December 15
273,182 MY 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, MY 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, MY 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles recalled for headlamps and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash:

http://ow.ly/FVfCW
Photo: 273,182 MY 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, MY 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, MY 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles recalled for headlamps and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash: http://ow.ly/FVfCW
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December 15
56,479 MY 2014-2015 Ford Fusion, MY 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi vehicles recalled for ability to remove key while in the transmission is not in Park, which could increase the risk of a vehicle rollaway: http://ow.ly/FVfl4
Photo: 56,479 MY 2014-2015 Ford Fusion, MY 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi vehicles recalled for ability to remove key while in the transmission is not in Park, which could increase the risk of a vehicle rollaway: http://ow.ly/FVfl4
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December 15
5,650 MY 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles recalled for left-side front suspension defect that could cause premature wear, failure, and loss of vehicle control: http://ow.ly/FVf1G
Photo: 5,650 MY 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles recalled for left-side front suspension defect that could cause premature wear, failure, and loss of vehicle control: http://ow.ly/FVf1G
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December 15
If you haven’t gotten your vehicle checked out lately, it might be a good time to do so. Cold weather can play havoc on the necessary fluids that keep you driving safely.
Photo: If you haven’t gotten your vehicle checked out lately, it might be a good time to do so. Cold weather can play havoc on the necessary fluids that keep you driving safely.
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December 15
54,779 MY 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles recalled for front passenger seat belt fasteners that may loosen with time, potentially failing to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash:
http://ow.ly/FVeCK
Photo: 54,779 MY 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles recalled for front passenger seat belt fasteners that may loosen with time, potentially failing to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash: http://ow.ly/FVeCK
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December 13
Our #buckleup video is humorous, but not wearing your belt could be deadly. Buckle up every trip! http://youtu.be/QzeloFxP2Ws?list=UU_b1OnIQN2WGcNKCxjj3bhg
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