auto defect

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall for 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F-Series pickup trucks, which apparently have defective automatic transmission interlocks. NHTSA officials say the faulty transmission interlocks can be found in about 16,091 pickup trucks. Drivers can shift the trucks from "park" into rear without stepping on the brakes increasing the risk of car accidents or even injury to nearby pedestrians.

These auto defects are also in violation of federal safety standards. The recall affects the 2011 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks and 2012 model year Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and heavy duty F-550 trucks, all manufactured last September. Ford will start notifying owners to bring their recalled trucks to dealerships. The affected brake shift interlock switches will be inspected and replaced at no cost to consumers.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall for certain Nissan 2010 and 2011 model year sedans because of vehicle defects that could potentially cause the vehicles to stall or crash. According to Consumer Reports, about 33,800 cars are involved in this recall. NHTSA reports state that these vehicles may have faulty battery terminals that cause an unexpected engine stall while the cars are in motion. Also, the defect may prevent an engine restart, increasing the risk of a car accident.

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Lola J. Matson, 31, of Vista, was killed in a Riverside car accident after she lost control of her vehicle, which rolled over several times and ejected her. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal rollover accident occurred during the early morning hours of December 15, 2011. Police say Matson was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer south on Winchester Road in Murrieta, near the French Valley Airport, when she suddenly turned left, went over the center median and hit the east curb line. The car rolled over several times and went down an embankment. Matson was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital where she died. An investigation is ongoing.

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Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have issued an auto defect recall for 2010-2011 model year Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans because of defective wheel studs. According to Consumer Reports, the vehicles involved in this recall may have defective wheel studs that can break and cause the wheels to separate from the cars, increasing the likelihood of a car crash. This problem could involve as many as 128,615 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan cars that are equipped with 17-inch steel wheels.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an auto defect recall involving approximately 7,365 Nissan Rogue vehicles due to power steering issues. According to a report in Consumer News, the vehicle recall involves Rogue crossover vehicles manufactured from August 2010 to October 2010. The report states that the electric power steering circuit board was installed improperly. This manufacturing defect puts an additional strain on the circuit board, and could result in a sudden loss of power steering, if the board breaks.

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Honda Motor Company has issued an auto defect recall along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for about 126,000 Goldwing motorcycles because of possible brake defects. According to Consumer Reports, Honda has identified an issue with the motorcycles' secondary brake master cylinders that may cause the rear brakes to drag, increasing the risk of a collision. Riding a motorcycle with a rear brake that is stuck may also generate enough heat to pose a fire risk.

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Jorge Carrillo, 46, of La Habra, was killed in an Orange County car accident when his 1991 Chevy Blazer left the roadway and struck a tree. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred along North Harbor Boulevard near Brea Boulevard in Fullerton, the night of November 29, 2011. Officials are investigating what caused the SUV to leave the roadway and crash. Investigators are also trying to determine if alcohol, fatigue, or a medical issue contributed to the collision.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jorge Carrillo following this horrific accident. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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James Scott Rogers, 46, was killed in a Riverside County motorcycle accident after he lost control of his Harley-Davidson and crashed. According to a news report in The Desert Sun, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Thousand Palms Canyon Road in Desert Hot Springs, the afternoon of November 27, 2011. Officials say Rogers veered off the road and struck the dirt shoulder. Rogers, who was wearing a novelty helmet that did not meet federal safety standards, suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene of the crash. It is not clear what caused him to lose control of the Harley-Davidson.

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A driver was injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving a vehicle rollover. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the injury accident occurred in the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway in South Pasadena, the morning of November 17, 2011. Emergency crews had to extricate the victim from the damaged vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury. Officials have not said how or why the vehicle crashed or rolled over. The extent of the victim's injuries is also unknown at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with injured victim of this rollover accident. I wish the victim the very best or a complete and speedy recovery.

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Suk Whang, 80 and Chung Whang, 85, were killed in a Los Angeles car accident after their vehicle went off the roadway and crashed into a tree. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the fatal car accident occurred in the 1100 block of South Grand Avenue in Glendora, the morning of October 21, 2011. Police say the couple's Toyota Cressida drifted into the center median and hit a eucalyptus tree. Both suffered critical injuries and died at a local hospital. Officials are still investigating the cause of this tragic car accident.

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