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 the same parts just newer. However, research shows that ammonium nitrate, which is used in the inflators, can deteriorate...Mazda Recalls 80,000 Vehicles for the Second Time due to Takata Airbags
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 the same parts just newer. However, research shows that ammonium nitrate, which is used in the inflators, can deteriorate...
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 have an international safety standard number of ISO12312-2.
Amazon began emailing those who purchased the recalled...
A man was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on route 119 in Fayette county. The accident occurred early Friday morning, around 3:37 a.m., near the Wal-Mart according to police.
The bicyclist was riding in the center of the road when he was hit by a vehicle in the passing lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the bicyclist was not wearing any lights or reflective clothing which made it difficult for drivers to see him.
The...
The auto manufacturer, General Motors (GM), has issued a recall on 800,000 trucks worldwide
The recall includes the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The vehicles have the potential to lose their power steering.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that according to GM, the trucks could potentially lose power steering; most likely during low-speed turning.
Before the 2015 models were produced,...
After a fatal ride malfunction in Ohio, many are concerned with just how safe their local fair rides are. Experts say fair rides have “too few inspectors and not enough safety regulations.” A State Agriculture Director says, “all rides at the fair are checked several times when they are being set up to ensure the work is done the way the manufacturer intended.” Unfortunately, you cannot always foresee an accident or ride malfunction. Aside from rides,...