Traffic Tragedies: Traffic deaths continued to drop in 2023 but were still worse than pre-pandemic years, says NHTSA report
Toronto, Ontario — Traffic accident deaths have continued to decline from the pandemic but are still worse than pre-pandemic years, says a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA specifically notes that traffic deaths fell 3.6 percent last year to 40,990, and this is down from 2022’s figures of 42,514 […]
Driving Under A Celestial Spell: Solar eclipse April 8 could cause increase in traffic incidents, says Sunnybrook Research Institute
Toronto, Ontario — With a total solar eclipse approaching on April 8th, researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute note that the celestial event could lead to increased collisions. Based on data from the previous total eclipse, which took place August 21, 2017, researchers noted that “we found a significant increase in traffic risk in the […]
Clear Coat Conundrums: Ford recalling 583 Bronco hardtops in Canada for windows that may fall out
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 583 models of the 2023 Ford Bronco in Canada and another 7,527 units in the United States (U.S.) for rear quarter windows that could potentially fall out of vehicles equipped with a hardtop. According to Transport Canada, the safety issue lies in “a glass panel that (could) […]
Defrosting Defect: Hundreds of 2023 Honda HR-V owners report ‘randomly’ shattering windshields
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Hundreds of drivers of the 2023 Honda HR-Vs are reporting the sudden shattering of their rear windshields possibly as a result of a tempered glass defect. Specifically, in its investigation of this ongoing issue, KDKA News spoke with Terri Truchan who reported that she hadn’t even gotten out of her driveway before […]
Inhibiting Inflators: U.S. agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators for safety risks
Toronto, Ontario — On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is monitoring data from a group of mostly unrecalled Takata airbag inflators after recent incidents. Specifically, the NHTSA declared its continued investigation into Takata airbags after one exploded in a BMW and hurled metal fragments that seriously injured a driver […]
Stalling Speedster: The NTSB calls for more speed-limiting tech in new vehicles
Washington D.C.— The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) based in Washington, D.C. asked 17 automakers to add anti-speeding tech to new vehicles as a response to automotive and civilian deaths due to reckless driving. Specifically, the NTSB’s request comes in response to a crash in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2022 that killed nine people. The […]
Human Cost: U.S. probes complaint following death of woman trapped in a burning Dodge Journey
Michigan, United States — U.S. safety regulators are conducting an investigation into potential electrical problems in Dodge Journey SUVs, after a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire in December. This may be related to inoperative door locks and windows that may prevent escape during emergencies, according to the National Highway Traffic […]
Stink Bugs: Takata airbags found in 4,400 Canadian Volkswagen Beetles, recall issued
Toronto, Ontario — About 4,400 Volkswagen Beetles from model years 2015 and 2016 have been recalled across Canada, citing the presence of Takata-branded driver-side airbag inflators, which have been proven to explode and send fragments flying into the cabin during a collision. According to Transport Canada, this defect stems from long term exposure to high […]
Follow the Light: Dodge Journey headlight component recalled after four years of petitions, investigations
Toronto, Ontario — About 5,060 2017 and 2018 Dodge Journeys are due to come off Canadian roads as Stellantis has come forward with news that some of its front amber side reflex reflectors do not meet federal standards. Transport Canada (TC) has officially filed a recall notice for the popular SUV model after a series […]
The Sound of Safety: Tesla recalls 817,000 vehicles for seatbelt chime malfunction
Toronto, Ontario — Piling onto the electric automaker’s growing list of equipment issues, Tesla has announced that it is recalling 817,000 vehicles from across its entire 2021-2022 model lineup due to a seatbelt warning malfunction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles have been issued […]
