All articles tagged with #seat belt
Toyota and Hyundai are recalling over 1.1 million vehicles due to issues with instrument panel displays and seat belt buckles, respectively, with free repairs available for affected models.
Tesla is recalling over 125,000 vehicles, including various Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y cars, to fix a seat belt warning system that fails to provide proper alerts, potentially increasing injury risk in collisions. The recall follows 104 related warranty claims, though no injuries or accidents have been reported. Tesla will issue a free over-the-air software update in June to address the issue.
Tesla is recalling over 125,000 Model S, X, 3, and Y vehicles due to seat belt warning systems not functioning properly, following a recent recall of 110,000 Model X vehicles for seat belt issues. This adds to Tesla's history of significant recalls, including nearly 2 million vehicles in 2023 over Autopilot safety concerns.
Tesla is recalling 125,227 vehicles in the US due to a malfunction in the seat belt warning system that fails to activate when the driver is unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a collision. The recall affects various Model S, X, 3, and Y vehicles from 2012-2024. Tesla will issue an over-the-air software update to fix the issue starting in June.
A viral TikTok trend suggests wearing the airplane seatbelt around the ankles for comfort while sleeping, but experts warn against it, emphasizing the importance of wearing the seatbelt low and tight across the lap for safety during turbulence or unexpected events. The trend has sparked debate about the balance between comfort and safety while flying.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Buchanan County that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old driver. The driver, identified as Justin K. Lester, was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from his 1999 Ford Ranger after it ran off the road, struck a guardrail, and overturned multiple times before landing upside down in a creek.
Honda is recalling over 300,000 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles in the U.S. due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash. The pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate, potentially causing passengers to not be properly restrained. Honda will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, and owners may be eligible for reimbursement. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to the faulty pretensioners.
A driver was killed in a fatal crash near Fair Grove, Missouri, when their car ran off the road and overturned. The driver, identified as Cary Cave, was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle. This marks the 120th fatality investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 2023.
A two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County, Alabama, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old man who was not wearing a seat belt. The crash occurred on East Old Hayneville Road and involved a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old. The teenager, who was also not wearing a seat belt, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division is investigating the incident.
A 17-year-old student from Mattanawcook Academy in Maine was killed in a crash in Lowell. The driver and another passenger, both teenagers, sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The victim, identified as Cierra McCain, was a backseat passenger and died at the scene. Police reported that no one in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt, and the crash is currently under investigation.
The annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign in New Jersey began on Monday and will run through June 4th. Police officers will be on the lookout for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. Last year, 8,373 seat belt citations were issued during the campaign. Of the 694 people killed in traffic crashes in New Jersey last year, 40% were not wearing seat belts. 134 law enforcement agencies are receiving $798,350 in grant money to help pay for the two-week seat belt crackdown.
A 3-year-old girl died in a car crash in Waco, Texas, after being thrown from the car and having it land on top of her. The driver ran a red light, and the child was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. Witnesses lifted the car off the child and attempted life-saving measures, but she died from her injuries at a nearby hospital. An investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Honda has recalled 500,000 vehicles, including popular Accord and premium Acura models, due to a manufacturing issue with the front seat belts that could prevent them from latching, resulting in the risk of injury. Several Honda models included in the recall are eligible and recommended to those who drive for Uber and Lyft. Honda dealers will replace the front seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies in any affected vehicles as necessary for free. Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers across the US could be off the road for a few days to ensure that the problem is fixed.
Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles, including certain 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrids, the 2017-2018 CR-V, 2018-2020 Odysseys, the 2019 Insight and 2019-2020 Acura RDXs, due to a manufacturing issue with the front seat belts that could prevent them from latching. The company will replace the front seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies in any affected vehicles for free. No injuries or deaths related to the issue have been reported.