Airbag Malfunction Prompts Recall of Millions of Automobiles
Because it affects millions of vehicles of various model types, we would like to remind consumers of a vehicle recall from a couple months ago necessitated because of a safety issue that could crop up because of an error affecting the airbag. The recall affects vehicles from General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. The first… read more
NHTSA Tells Consumers to Steer Clear of Counterfeit Airbags
Automobile recalls are issued pretty much on a daily basis. However, parts installed by the original auto manufacturer aren’t always the only component of a vehicle that can pose a threat to public safety. As recently evidenced, the parts that are installed in vehicles by repair shops can also endanger the occupants of a vehicle… read more
Airbag issue prompts recall of 4,300 Chevy Malibus
A potential airbag malfunction has prompted General Motors Limited Liability Company to issue a voluntary recall for more than 4,300 Chevrolet Malibu passenger vehicles. This recall has been announced for Chevrolet Malibus from model year 2013 due to a potential issue with the vehicle’s electrical system software. When a driver brakes aggressively, the vehicles affected… read more
Jeep Liberty Under Evaluation for Faulty Airbags
Jeep Liberty vehicles are currently under evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after seven complaints of front airbags deploying without a crash, according to recent news sources. The cars under evaluation are the 2002 and 2003 model years. Of the seven incidents, five consumers reported illnesses. Three reports described both the driver and… read more
Hyundai Issues Recall Due to Faulty Airbags
Hyundai Motors has announced a recall, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for two of their sport utility vehicles in regards to an airbag deployment issue, according to news sources. The cars subject to recall are the Santa Fe and Veracruz 2007-2008 model years. The cars were manufactured from April 2006 to… read more
Kia Sorento Recalled Over Defective Airbag System
Kia Motors, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a recall of their Kia Sorento sport utility vehicles, due to a faulty airbag activation system, according to news sources. The recall includes 10,600 vehicles from the 2007 and 2008 model year in cars manufactured from June 2006 to September 2007. The… read more
Chrysler Recalls Minivans Due to Possible Airbag Problem
News sources report, Chrysler Group LLC is recalling model year 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans due to the possibility that an airbag componant may have been exposed to moisture causing the airbag warning light to illuminate or posing a risk of unexpected airbag deployment. The recall was initiated to replace… read more