Is Chrysler Facing the Same Ignition-switch Woes as GM?
GM’s ignition-switch defect has resulted in the recall of over 26,000,000 vehicles, and it seems that Chrysler may be facing the prospect of similar troubles. In August 2014, approximately 18,000 Chrysler-made Volkswagens were recalled for a defect that may be identical to the one that led to the legendary GM recalls. Now, in mid-October 2014, […]
Was Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton’s Rollover Accident Caused by a Vehicle Defect?
Car crashes are often due to a variety of causes. Driver negligence, inadequate road maintenance, poor weather conditions, and defects in one or more of the vehicles involved can all contribute to an accident and a victim’s injuries or death. When a rollover accident occurs after a collision with another vehicle in broad daylight and […]
Truck Driver Falls Asleep and Causes Horrific Crash, Leaving Two Dead
Until someone has been in or observed a crash involving a semi-trailer, 18-wheeler, long-haul, or other large commercial motor vehicle, the extent of damage and injuries that can be sustained by occupants of other vehicles involved in these accidents is difficult to fathom. Semi-trailers or 18-wheelers measure an average of 70 to 80 feet in […]
Was Joan Rivers’ Death Caused by Medical Malpractice?
The September 4, 2014, death of 81-year-old Joan Rivers a week after undergoing an outpatient procedure at the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic has raised questions by fans and officials regarding the cause of the well-known comedian’s death. During what has been described as a routine throat procedure to treat Ms. Rivers’ voice changes and acid reflux […]
Motorcycle Tires Recalled for Defect That Can Increase Risk of Crashes
On August 11, 2014, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) of 8,070 motorcycle tires for tread and belt separation defects. The tires subject to the recall include certain ContiAttack SM, ContiSportAttack, ContiSportAttack2, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Soft, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Medium, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Endurance, and ContiRoadAttack 2 […]
GM Recalls Over 57,000 Chevrolet Impalas for Power Steering Defect
On July 23, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall by General Motors LLC (GM) of 57,242 vehicles for a power-steering defect that can increase the risk of a crash in the affected cars. The recalled vehicles include certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impalas manufactured between November 5, 2012, and December […]
GM’s Official Ignition-switch Death Toll Rises from 13 to 19
On September 15, 2014, U.S. national news media reported that the number of deaths confirmed to have been caused by GM’s ignition-switch defect had risen from 13 to 19. The new figure was released by independent administrators of GM’s compensation fund, which was created to provide financial settlements to certain victims injured or killed as […]
GM Recalls Over 48,000 Buicks and Cadillacs for Seat Belt Defects
On August 8, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall by General Motors LLC (GM) of 48,114 vehicles for a seat belt defect that may result in injury or death to users of the seatbelts in the event of a crash. The vehicles affected by the recall include certain model year […]
Another GM Recall for a Different Ignition Defect
GM’s ignition-switch defect problems have been in national news for quite some time, and now the manufacturer is faced with another ignition-related defect that has prompted yet another recall. In August 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 202,155 GM vehicles. The recall includes certain model year 2002 to 2004 […]
Attention Chrysler Owners: Chryslers Are Now Being Recalled for Ignition-Switch Defects Similar to Those Prompting GM’s Recalls
GM’s recall of more than 17 million cars for faulty ignition switches has been a hot national news topic for quite some time, and now other car manufacturers appear to be facing the same problem. In mid-July of 2014, Chrysler announced a recall of up to 792,000 Jeep SUVs for an ignition-switch defect similar to […]
