A Recurring Theme: Ford appeals US$1.7 billion verdict, denies responsibility for roof collapse in 80 rollover accidents
Gwinnett County, Georgia — Ford is appealing a court decision ordering them to pay the equivalent of $2.1 billion Canadian, saying their Super Duty F-250 pickups should bear no blame in the nearly 80 accidents where the truck’s roof was crushed in rollover collisions, often resulting in death or injuries. According to the Guardian, jurors […]
Spill on Aisle 401: Spinach truck collision blocks off highway
Toronto, Ontario — Earlier this week on Jan. 31 a truck rolled over on the 401, spilling a delivery of spinach, vegetables and frozen chicken. Officers from the OPP Highway Safety Division were on-site, offloading the vehicle’s cargo into another truck while recovery vehicles tried to get the flipped truck moving again. “Driver claims that […]
FCA to recall 1 million Ram trucks across North America
By CRM Staff Auburn Hills, Michigan — May 14, 2017 — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling roughly 1 million pickup trucks across North America after discovering a glitch in the vehicles’ software that could prevent side air bags and seatbelts from deploying during a rollover. The recall affects approximately 216,000 vehicles in Canada, with […]
