Bus Safety Scrutinized

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

Bus Safety Scrutinized: Federal Government Eyes Bus Companies for Safety Issues Ray LaHood, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, and Anne S. Ferro, Administrator of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, recently met with various representatives from the motorcoach industry – which includes bus companies carrying passengers on roads throughout the U.S. The purpose for the meeting was to continue the federal government’s efforts to improve safety for motorcoaches and inform the public of the hazards associated ...

Honda Recall Regarding Stability Control

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Honda Recall Regarding Stability Control: Honda Recalls 44,000 Cars Over Stability Control Defect Honda announced a recall of 44,000 2012-2013 Fit sports cars due to a defect in the stability control system. Evidently, Honda has detected a software defect in the stability assist system when the vehicle is equipped with certain tires. What is Electronic Stability Control (ESC)? Manufacturers now equip their vehicles with software that assists the driver when encountering a sudden and unexpected loss of control. ...

Goodbye Shift Levers

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Goodbye Shift Levers: Automobile Design Changes Remove Old Staples Early on, a clutch and a stick shift helped motorists change gears while driving their vehicles equipped with a standard transmission. Then came the advent of the automatic transmission, where motorists reached for a gear shift lever either on their floorboard, on the dash or attached to their steering wheel, to change their gears. Recent developments, however, are changing this tradition. New designs have replaced the traditional gear ...

How Old Are Your Tires?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

How Old Are Your Tires?: The Age Of Your Tires Could Affect Safety Did you know your tires have an expiration date? Unlike a gallon of milk, which has its expiration date clearly stamped on the product for everyone to see, a tire has no such markings. If you drink a glass of expired milk, you can get sick. If you drive on expired tires, you can be catastrophically injured or die, and the vast majority ...

Chrysler To Recall 213,000 Vehicles

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

"Smart" Airbags Not Passing the Test of Time

Chrysler has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will be conducting recalls on a least 213,000 vehicles, because of five different problems it has found, including air bag malfunctions, stalls, driveshaft failures and engines that might catch fire. The recalls include: More than 60,000 two-wheel drive models of 2007 and 2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Jeep Liberty models in which a tunnel shield could come loose and rub against the driveshaft. The rubbing ...

2 Million Cars Recalled

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

2 Million Cars Recalled: Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru Troubled by Automotive Defects Korean auto manufacturers Hyundai and Kia and Japanese manufacturer Subaru are recalling more than 2 million cars for various defects and safety concerns. The components being recalled include brake lights, airbag defects, and brake lines. By the numbers, it appears the majority of the vehicles affected are manufactured by Hyundai. The recall includes the following: 1,059,824 Hyundais (Brake Lights) 2007-2009 Accent/Tucson 2007-2010 Elantra 2007-2011 Santa Fe 2008-2009 Veracruz 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe 186,254 Hyundais ...

New App Will Save Lives

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is offering a free app for iPhones and iPads that relates to automobile safety. The app can be found at NHTSA’s website. NHTSA’s administrator, David Strickland states that the app was developed to help “consumers make their families safer.” The new app allows consumers to file complaints regarding safety issues concerning their automobiles and its component parts, such as tires, brakes, and airbags. As the federal regulatory agency overseeing all ...

IIHS 2013 Top Safety Picks

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, safety is one of the most important issues to many buyers--especially parents. There are many agencies that test the safety of vehicles. The vehicle manufacturers themselves test for safety. The United State Government tests for safety and compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Finally, there are outside groups that do their own independent testing of vehicle safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is one ...

Roger Miller Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident in Gonzales, Texas

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Injury Attorneys

Roger Miller Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident in Gonzales, Texas by 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys In Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, accidents involving commercial motor vehicles were almost 24,000. 18-Wheeler accidents continue to be a major problem in Texas and the number of oil field services trucks in Texas increase daily. Recently, an accident involving 18-wheelers and a passenger vehicle, led to the death of Roger Miller. According to the Gonzales Inquirer: Law enforcement officials ...

Devine, Texas Oil Field Worker Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Injury Attorneys

David Lee Carlson of Devine, Texas Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident by Trucking Accident Lawyer Justin Hill of A young man from South Texas, has been killed after a tragic 18-wheeler accident. David Lee Carlson was driving down the road when an 18-wheeler crossed the center line, striking and killing Mr. Carlson. According to mysa.com:A 19-year-old oil field worker has been killed in an Atascosa County crash. David Lee Carlson of Devine was pronounced dead ...