Jim Vititoe | March 2, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TOYOTA / TACOMA 2010
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V042000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8000
Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY DEVELOP [...]
Jim Vititoe | March 2, 2010
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA’s Advice to Toyota Customers
Safety is our number one priority at the Department of Transportation. We’re going to continue to hold Toyota accountable and continue to investigate every possible cause of these safety defects, to make sure there are no other problems. We’ll make sure Toyota is doing all it has promised [...]
Jim Vititoe | March 2, 2010
For Immediate Release
Telephone: (202) 366-9550
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA’s Advice to Toyota Customers
Safety is our number one priority at the Department of Transportation. We’re going to continue to hold Toyota accountable and continue to investigate every possible cause of these safety defects, to make sure there are no other problems. We’ll make sure Toyota is doing [...]
Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010
DOT 22-10
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Contact: Olivia Alair
Telephone: (202) 366-4570
Department of Transportation Addresses Toyota Safety Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that it is opening a formal investigation of the Toyota Prius Hybrid model year 2010 to look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an [...]
Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation learned today of a third Toyota recall involving 2010 Prius hybrids and Lexus HS 250h vehicles experiencing brake system problems. Some 2010 Camrys prone to brake fluid leaks have also been recalled.
“Last Thursday, NHTSA opened a formal investigation of 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles in response [...]
Jim Vititoe | February 17, 2010
DOT 29-10
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Contact: Olivia Alair
Telephone: (202) 366-4570
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced that it is using its statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine if the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner. Federal law requires all auto manufacturers to notify NHTSA within five [...]
Jim Vititoe | December 30, 2009
The handle screws used to connect the handle to the shell can back out, and if not noticed by the care giver, lead to full or partial handle detachment. If this occurs, the restraint can fall, possibly resulting in injury to the child.
Summary:
DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN COSCO, DISNEY, SAFETY 1ST, AND [...]
Jim Vititoe | October 28, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates:
MIAMODA / VIVA Information not Available
MIAMODA / VIVA SUPREME Information not Available
Manufacturer: LERADO SUCCESS, INC Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09C006000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of [...]
Jim Vititoe | October 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2009
Release #10-020 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Furthering its commitment to improve the safety of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries nationwide, the U.S. Consumer Product [...]
Jim Vititoe | July 22, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VOLKSWAGEN / ROUTAN 2009
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V244000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18500
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 18,500 MY 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH [...]