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automotive1 year ago•2 min saved

Toyota Recalls 280K Vehicles for Transmission Issue

Toyota is recalling 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the US due to a safety issue where the transmission may not disengage entirely when in neutral, potentially causing the vehicles to "creep forward." The recall also includes other models due to various safety concerns, such as a software programming issue and problems with head restraints. Additionally, last year, Toyota warned about defective airbags in 1.2 million vehicles, which could fail to deploy as designed due to improperly manufactured sensors.

via New York Post |

#airbags #automotive #recall

automotive2 years ago•0 min saved

"Massive Toyota Recall: 1 Million Vehicles Affected by Airbag Issue"

Toyota is recalling 1 million vehicles, including various Toyota and Lexus models from 2020 to 2022, due to a potential defect that could cause airbags not to deploy. The issue stems from improperly manufactured sensors in the front passenger seat, which may short circuit and prevent the airbag system from accurately determining the occupant's weight, potentially leading to non-deployment in certain crashes. Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect and replace the sensors if necessary, with no cost to owners. Affected customers will be notified by February 2024.

via News 12 Bronx|

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automotive-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive Air Bag Recall: Federal Safety Regulators Take Action on 52 Million Units"

Federal safety regulators are pushing for the recall of 52 million air bags due to the risk of explosion, which could cause severe injuries or fatalities. The air bags, manufactured by ARC and Delphi between 2000 and 2018, have been linked to two deaths and several injuries. They are installed in vehicles made by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has scheduled a hearing for October to address the issue, but manufacturers have disputed the agency's findings. NHTSA does not have the power to order a recall on its own, and the process of imposing a recall can be lengthy and costly. This potential recall would be nearly as large as the Takata airbag recall that began in 2014, which affected 67 million airbags and led to numerous injuries and fatalities.

via CNN|

#airbags #automotive-manufacturers #automotive-safety

business2 years ago•0 min saved

GM Recalls Almost 1 Million SUVs for Airbag Issues.

General Motors is recalling almost 1 million cars due to faulty airbags, but the company that made the part involved doesn't believe it needed to be recalled, setting up a potential fight with regulators and over who has to pay.

via Barron's|

#airbags #business #gm

automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

Volkswagen recalls 140K SUVs, warns against using front passenger seat.

Volkswagen is recalling over 140,000 of their SUVs due to faulty wiring in the occupant detection system, which might fail to recognize someone sitting in the front passenger seat and mistakenly deactivate the airbag. Until the free recall repair is developed and completed, owners should not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat. Volkswagen will notify affected owners as soon as the repair is available.

via The Hill|

#airbags #automotive #recall

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Dick Van Dyke's Car Crash Aftermath: Updates and Debates.

Dick Van Dyke revealed that he had stitches on his mouth from a car wreck earlier this month, where the airbags did not deploy, causing him to hit the steering wheel. The 97-year-old actor joked about the incident, saying it made him "a little dumber." Van Dyke was treated at the scene and did not go to the hospital. He also joked about his age, saying, "I'm 97 ― all my friends are dead."

via HuffPost|

#airbags #car-crash #dick-van-dyke

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Dick Van Dyke Shares Photos of Car Crash Injuries at 97

Actor Dick Van Dyke showed off his injuries from a recent car accident, revealing that the airbags did not deploy during the crash. The 97-year-old actor pointed out two stitches in his chin and joked that the crash made him "a little dumber." He assured people that he was doing relatively okay and brushed off concerns about his well-being. Officers do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved in the slippery crash, but they reportedly requested that the actor retake his driving exam with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

via TMZ|

#airbags #car-accident #dick-van-dyke

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Dick Van Dyke, 97, Reveals Injuries from Recent Car Crash

Actor Dick Van Dyke, 97, showed off his injuries from a recent car accident, revealing that the airbags didn't deploy during the crash. He received two stitches in his chin and suffered soreness all over his body. Despite the accident, Van Dyke appeared to be in good spirits and joked about his age, saying all his friends are dead. Officers don't believe alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash, but they requested that the actor retake his driving exam with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. This isn't the first time Van Dyke has been involved in a car incident, as his vehicle burst into flames a decade ago.

via New York Post |

#airbags #california #car-accident