Legal Updates
Series of Accidents Initiates Probe of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
The Yamaha Rhino, a popular all terrain vehicle (ATV), is being investigated by federal safety regulators following reports of some 30 deaths involving the vehicle, including those of two young girls last month. Additionally, Yamaha faces more than 200 lawsuits in state and federal courts, many alleging the Rhino's design…
204,000 Plus Motor Vehicles Recalled by Nissan
Friday, October 31, 2008
On September 15, 2008, Nissan Motor Co Ltd announced a recall of 204,361 vehicles from its 2007 and 2008 model years in the United States due to the possibility that a passenger side airbag could fail to deploy properly in an accident. The voluntary recall covers 2007 and 2008 Nissan…
162,000 Tires Recalled By Bridgestone
Thursday, October 30, 2008
On October 29, 2008, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire announced a recall of 162,000 tires made at a Costa Rican plant in 2006 and 2007 and sold in the United States and Canada. Bridgestone is recalling the all-season passenger car tires because they failed to meet internal standards, adding that…
Chinese Valve Stem Issues Prompts investigation
Friday, October 24, 2008
Chinese Valve Stem Issues Prompts investigation On October 21, 2008, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced they initiated a preliminary investigation to examine allegations that Chinese-made valve stems on up to 1 million 2007 model Ford Motor Co. vehicles may crack and leak air. The documents, posted on NHTSA's…
Two Fatalities After Yamaha Rhino Rollover
Friday, October 24, 2008
On October 18, 2008, two Mississippi 11-year-old girls killed were involved in an ATV accident when the four-wheeler they were riding in flipped as it went off the pavement. Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the overturned 2005 Yamaha Rhino and calling for help, police said. DeSoto County,…
Deda Elementi Recalls Handle Bar Stems Due to Crash Hazard
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
On September 3, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy, announced a voluntary recall of a defective bicycle part. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems Units: About 400 Manufacturer: Deda Elementi S.r.l.,…
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