Topic: United States

U.S. investigators look at welds on Chevy Volt: memo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators are examining welding as part of their investigation into battery fires in Chevy Volts that could lead to a recall for the plug-in car.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to know whether there are ...

Honda recalls 304,035 cars globally due to faulty air bag

TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said on Friday that it is recalling 304,035 cars globally after finding the models were equipped with air bags that could burst due to faulty inflators.(Reporting by Mayumi Negishi; Editing by Joseph Radford)124092488&bid=informcom" /> Copyright 2011  ...

GM offers Volt owners loaner cars during probe

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Monday that it will offer loaner vehicles to more than 5,000 owners of its Chevrolet Volt as it works with U.S. safety regulators on ways to reduce the risk of fires breaking out days ...

U.S. opening formal probe into GM Volt fire risk

(Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators are opening a formal investigation into fire risks in General Motors' Volt vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it was taking the step after efforts to recreate a May crash test saw fires ...

U.S. probes GM Chevy Volt batteries after fire

(Reuters) - A fire involving a General Motors Co Chevy Volt has prompted a U.S. government safety investigation of batteries used to power electric vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement on Friday that it has also asked other ...

Safety regulators probe Mini engine fires

(Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into an estimated 36,000 Mini subcompact cars after receiving 12 complaints about engine compartment fires.The probe involves BMW AG's Mini Cooper S cars from model years 2007 and 2008 sold in the United ...
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U.S. probes Mazda SUV brake warranty claims

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into warranty claims regarding the brake effectiveness of a 2008 Mazda Motor Corp sport utility vehicle.The probe deals with leaking brake fluid that could degrade the brakes of 2008 model-year Mazda ...

Ford recalls up to 1.2 million trucks in US, Canada

Ford is recalling up to 1.22 million older pickup trucks due to a problem which could cause fuel leaks and a risk of fire, the company and US car-safety regulators announced on Monday."Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion ...

Ford recalls 1.2 million pickups for corrosion issue

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Monday it is recalling 1.22 million older pickup trucks in the United States and Canada to replace straps that hold fuel tanks in place and could corrode and break.The recall affects Ford F-150 full-size ...
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