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Chrysler Finally Agrees to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps For Fuel Tank Fire Danger

Chrysler Finally Agrees to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps For Fuel Tank Fire Danger

June 18, 2013 – 2:46 pm | No Comment

After refusing to issue a recall earlier this month requested by federal regulators due to a fire risk, Chrysler Group announced today a “voluntary campaign” to recall 2.7 million of its 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees …

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Chrysler Finally Agrees to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps For Fuel Tank Fire Danger

June 18, 2013 – 2:46 pm | No Comment

Chrysler Finally Agrees to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps For Fuel Tank Fire Danger

After refusing to issue a recall earlier this month requested by federal regulators due to a fire risk, Chrysler Group announced today a “voluntary campaign” to recall 2.7 million of its 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs. Read the full story »

NHTSA Calls for Jeep Recall Due to Fire Hazard; Chrysler Refuses to Issue Recall

June 7, 2013 – 10:30 am | No Comment
NHTSA Calls for Jeep Recall Due to Fire Hazard; Chrysler Refuses to Issue Recall

On June 3rd, 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested that Chrysler recall 2.7 million Jeeps due to a fire risk in a rear end collision.

Safety Group Calls For Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees Due To Potential Fire Hazard

May 24, 2013 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
Safety Group Calls For Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees Due To Potential Fire Hazard

The Center for Auto Safety is urging Chrysler and Fiat to recall five million Jeep Grand Cherokees.

Small SUVs Fail Crash Tests Performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

May 20, 2013 – 3:10 pm | No Comment
Small SUVs Fail Crash Tests Performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Most of the small SUVs earned poor ratings in at least one of the crash test categories in the latest evaluations rated and reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Fatal Limo Fire on San Mateo Bridge Highlights Lack of Safety Features and Regulations for Converted Limousines

May 9, 2013 – 3:54 pm | Comments Off
Fatal Limo Fire on San Mateo Bridge Highlights Lack of Safety Features and Regulations for Converted Limousines

On May 4, 2013, San Mateo County firefighters and California Highway Patrol rushed to the scene of a limousine fire on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Foster City, California. 

Death Toll From Unintended Acceleration Accidents Linked To Alleged Defect In Toyota Cars Continues To Rise

April 24, 2013 – 3:31 pm | Comments Off
Death Toll From Unintended Acceleration Accidents Linked To Alleged Defect In Toyota Cars Continues To Rise

Earlier this week, the latest lawsuit against Toyota for sudden, unintended acceleration that led to the death of the driver was filed by the family of Mussarat Chaudhary in California Superior Court.

Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Increase

April 24, 2013 – 3:21 pm | Comments Off
Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Increase

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported more than 5,000 motorcyclist fatalities in the first nine months of 2012 in the U.S. – a sharp contrast from the nationwide decline in overall traffic-related death toll. …

Obama Administration Urged to Take Action on Rearview Cameras in Cars

April 11, 2013 – 1:46 pm | Comments Off
Obama Administration Urged to Take Action on Rearview Cameras in Cars

Parents of children killed in backover incidents and safety groups today joined Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Peter King (R-NY) at a Capitol Hill press event to urge the Obama Administration to release a rear …

Legal Mag Questions Sudden Acceleration “Truths” from Toyota

March 13, 2013 – 5:45 pm | Comments Off
Legal Mag Questions Sudden Acceleration “Truths” from Toyota

Toyota claims its sudden acceleration problems are over. But as reported by Corporate Counsel, some leading automotive experts aren’t buying it.

Toyota Sudden Acceleration Lawsuits & Settlements Update

February 26, 2013 – 1:24 pm | Comments Off
Toyota Sudden Acceleration Lawsuits & Settlements Update

As reported in the National Law Journal, in the largest settlement to date regarding alleged sudden acceleration defect, Toyota agreed to pay more than $1 billion to resolve hundreds of lawsuits for economic losses (reduced …

Settlement of Toyota Acceleration Cases Given Preliminary Approval

January 3, 2013 – 1:37 pm | No Comment
Settlement of Toyota Acceleration Cases Given Preliminary Approval

U.S. District Judge James V. Selna granted preliminary approval on December 28, 2012 to a $1 billion settlement Toyota Motor Corporation reached with class counsel for owners of Toyota vehicles.