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CPSC Issues Recall for 327 Polaris Vehicles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday issued a recall for about 327 Polaris off-highway vehicles, because of a defect that could possibly cause a crash. The commission said on its website that the throttle on the 2013 Polaris Ranger …

Ford Recalls 2013 Fusion Again

Ford Motor Co is recalling 19,106 2013 Fusion sedans in the United States to replace faulty headlamps, federal safety officials said on Friday. It is the second recall for the redesigned 2013 Fusion, which went on sale in the U.S. …

Chrysler’s Jeep Patriot Probed in U.S. After Stalling Complaints

U.S. safety officials said Friday they have begun a “preliminary evaluation” into complaints of stalling engines in 2011 and 2012 model year Jeep Patriots made by Chrysler Group LLC while the vehicles were running at high speeds. One of 12 …

GM Recalls Over 38,000 Police Impalas

General Motors Co is recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police cars in North America because the lower front control arms could fracture, increasing the risk of crash. The recall, which does not affect non-police versions of the Impala, covers …

Kawasaki Recalls Motorcycles to Fix Oil Leak

Kawasaki is recalling nearly 4,200 Ninja ZX-10R motorcycles in the U.S. because oil can leak onto the rear tire and cause a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents on its website that the recall affects bikes …

Ford Recalls New Escape Crossover Over Braking Issue

Ford Motor Co is recalling some of its recently launched 2013 Escape compact sport-utility vehicles because a carpeting flaw may cause drivers to apply the brakes improperly, increasing stopping distances and the risk of crashes. The recall affects 8,266 vehicles …

Michelin Recalls 77,000 Tires for Safety Problem

Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash. The Michelin XZU2, XZU3, and XM505 tires involved in the recall were produced from 2005 to …

Company Recalls 36,000 Tires for Safety Problem

Multistrada Arah Sarana is recalling more than 36,000 light truck tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash. U.S. safety regulators say the 16-inch tires were sold under the name of Achilles …

Research Shows Hands-Free Phones Just As Risky

When someone is talking to you, your brain is listening, processing and thinking about what’s being said – even if you’re in the driver’s seat trying to concentrate on traffic. That’s why drivers get distracted during cellphone conversations, even when …

Volvo Recalls 8,400 Cars in US for Steering Issue

Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely, is recalling 8,406 S80 cars for a potential power steering fluid problem that could increase the risk of a crash, according to a federal safety regulator website. Volvo is recalling the 2007 model year …