Short-distance cars recalled due to brake failure risk
Club Car Limited Liability Company of Augusta, Georgia has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 100 of its transport and utility vehicles due to the possibility that the brake pedal mounting blocks can become fractured and separated, causing brake failure and increasing the likelihood of a collision. This recall affects model year 2012 electric and… read more
Kawasaki recalls police motorcycles due to blown fuse risk
The Kawasaki Motors Corporation of the United States of America has announced a voluntary recall of specific models of its Concours 14 Police Motorcycles due to a risk of electrical system failure. The motorcycles affected by this recall were manufactured during model years 2009 to 2012. Accessories used in the completion of routine police work,… read more
Australian Study Shows 41% of Truckers Have Sleep Apnea
A new study conducted by Australian researchers focusing on the habits of truckers could have far reaching implications for the entire world. The most startling statistics that researchers uncovered involve the prevalence of the condition known as sleep apnea in long-haul Australian truckers. Published in the journal SLEEP, the results have shown that a whopping… read more
BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles due to defective cable cover
A recently announced worldwide recall is a reminder that even minor-seeming product defects can cause serious risks when automobile safety is concerned. BMW has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1.3 million vehicles globally, because of a potential defect in the battery cable cover located in the car’s trunk. The recall involves BMW series 5… read more
Truckers Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban Set To Start
According to news sources, a ban on truckers using hand-held cell phone devices while behind the wheel, initiated by The U.S. Department of Transportation, is about to begin next week and truckers can expect heavy fines if found in violation of the new ban. Truckers can expect steep fines if they are found in violation… read more