Cars
GM announced a recall involving 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof. During NHTSA impact tests of these specific models, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements. The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008 with GM dealers installing an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies.
- 57,389 Saab 9-5 Models Recalled
Faulty A-pillar trims are the reason behind a relatively large recall of MY 2002-2009 Saab 9-5 models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test...
- Gm Recalling 275,936 Cadillac Cts, Srx, Sts, Pontiac Solstice & Saturn Sky Models
General Motors has announced a recall on MY 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, and MY 2007 Saturn Sky models. A total of 275,936 vehicles are involved in the recall over a faulty rear axle pinion seal that does not meet all...
- Euroncap: 2008 Nissan X-trail Receives 4 Start Rating
Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV (details here) was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP. According to EuroNCAP, while the X-Trail...
- Gm To Recall 9,648 My 2007 Cadillac Cts Cars
GM is recalling 9,648 MY 2007 Cadillac CTS model vehicles for not complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118, 'Power Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.' This safety standard specifies requirements...
- Kia Amanti Outperforms Bmw 5-series In New Side-impact Crash Test!
BMW’s 5-Series may buy you the “ultimate driving experience†but it won’t win you high performance quality in the new side-impact crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted side impact crash tests...
Cars
GM Recalling 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs
GM announced a recall involving 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof. During NHTSA impact tests of these specific models, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements. The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008 with GM dealers installing an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies.- 57,389 Saab 9-5 Models Recalled
Faulty A-pillar trims are the reason behind a relatively large recall of MY 2002-2009 Saab 9-5 models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test...
- Gm Recalling 275,936 Cadillac Cts, Srx, Sts, Pontiac Solstice & Saturn Sky Models
General Motors has announced a recall on MY 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, and MY 2007 Saturn Sky models. A total of 275,936 vehicles are involved in the recall over a faulty rear axle pinion seal that does not meet all...
- Euroncap: 2008 Nissan X-trail Receives 4 Start Rating
Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV (details here) was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP. According to EuroNCAP, while the X-Trail...
- Gm To Recall 9,648 My 2007 Cadillac Cts Cars
GM is recalling 9,648 MY 2007 Cadillac CTS model vehicles for not complying with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118, 'Power Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.' This safety standard specifies requirements...
- Kia Amanti Outperforms Bmw 5-series In New Side-impact Crash Test!
BMW’s 5-Series may buy you the “ultimate driving experience†but it won’t win you high performance quality in the new side-impact crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted side impact crash tests...