The German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, has issued a recall on 281,000 of their CC and Passat sedans and wagons due to a stalling risk. The recall involves the 2009-2016 CC and the 2006-2010 Passat all with four-cylinder engines. The manufacturer says the stalling risk is due to a failing fuel pump. The fuel pump’s control …
Several vehicles were involved in a crash Tuesday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Hampton Township. The crash happened in an active work zone. Fortunately, no workers were injured. Policer report that a van and a tanker truck were both stopped for a work zone. A red car came from behind them and did not stop. The …
The auto manufacturer Mazda, has recalled 80,000 cars and SUVs due to a potential airbag risk. The recall includes the passenger airbags in certain 2007-2009 and 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda 6 vehicles. This is the second recall this year for these vehicles. In January, a recall was issued that replaced the faulty inflators with …
Amazon has recalled some of the solar eclipse viewing glasses sold on their internet shopping site. The recall was issued after Amazon could not confirm that some of these glasses were made by one of the recommended manufacturers. NASA along with the American Astronomical Society, urged the use of glasses made by “reputable vendors” that …
On August 21, 2017, the entire United States will be able to see at least a partial solar eclipse. Only individuals in what is called the “path of totality” will be able to see the full solar eclipse. The path is approximately 70 miles and extends from Oregon to South Carolina. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is not …
