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Goodyear Recalls 41,000 Wrangler Silent Armor Tires
Reuters(Reuters) - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co said Saturday it would recall about 41,000 of its Wrangler Silent Armor tires produced in 2009 over concerns that a small number could tear, leading to crashes. Two people died in one 2011 rollover crash in Texas...Tags: Government, Politics, Safety of Citizens
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U.S. Should Ban Rentals Of Recalled Cars: Schumer
Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday called for legislation that would prohibit the rental of cars that had been recalled for safety reasons.
Schumer said car rental customers would be endangered if rental agencies were granted a request to decide whether a...Tags: California, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Passenger Cars, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Car Seat Safety Under Question Due To Lack Of Child Crash Test Dummies
PIX11.comThe next time you put your child in a car seat or one of those belt-positioning boosters, think about these things: If your child weighs 65 pounds or more, the Washington Post reports that federal safety guidelines do not apply. And, no matter what your...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Washington (U.S. state), Crime, Law and Justice, The Washington Post, Justice System
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Brooklyn Bus Driver Too Busy Texting To Drive
wpix.comEven though it has now been illegal to text while driving for more than a year, this Brooklyn bus driver seemed not to care Wednesday as he attempted to juggle his B47 route and his messages. According to the Black Star News, after boarding the Ralph...Tags: Vehicles, Crimes, Brooklyn (New York City), Transportation Accidents, Bus Accidents
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General Motors Recalling 1.5M Vehicles To Fix Windshield Fluid System Over Fire Concerns
Associated Press WriterGeneral Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire, its second recall over the issue in two years. The recall affects several...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Electrical Appliance, Vehicles, Management Change, Product Recalls
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IIHS: New Airbags Do Not Improve Driver Safety
wpix.comThe newest frontal airbags does not improve driver safety and, in some cases, reduces drivers' protection, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Airbags in certified-advanced vehicles are designed to...Tags: Science and Technology, Automotive Equipment, Corporate Crime, Vehicles, Corruption
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Toyota Faces Federal, Congressional Probe
Facing tough questions in Congress, Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the company's safety problems and the Securities and Exchange Commission was probing what the automaker told investors....Tags: Automotive Equipment, Science and Technology, Corporate Crime, Vehicles, Prosecution
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Officials: Toyota Released Misleading Recall Information
wpix.comToyota Motor Corp. released misleading information about an investigation into problems with stuck gas pedals that led to a massive Toyota recall, the government said Wednesday, stressing the issue is still under review by federal safety regulators....Tags: Automotive Equipment, Government, Corporate Crime, Vehicles, National Government
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White House Reviewing 'Cash For Clunkers' Program
The White House said Thursday it was reviewing what has turned out to be a wildly popular "cash for clunkers" program amid concerns the $1 billion budget for rebates for new auto purchases may have been exhausted in only a week.
Transportation Department...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Government, White House, Vehicles, Politics
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24-Hour Ticketing Blitz For Drivers Using Hand-Held Cell Phones
wpix.comThe New York Police Department is cracking down on drivers using hand-held cellphone all day Thursday. The 24-hour citywide ticketing blitz is meant to serve as a reminder to drivers they must use hands-free devices while operating their vehicle. "The...Tags: New York, Crimes, Death, Crime, Law and Justice, Cell Phones
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Texting While Driving Officially Illegal In New York State
wpix.comNot only is it illegal to talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving, it is now against the law to text while driving too. Gov. David A Paterson signed several bills into law Thursday, including one to make the roads safer. Drivers can no longer read...Tags: Government, Vehicles, Crimes, Justice System, Washington, DC
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Recalled
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