Tire Pressure Inaccuracy Causes BMW Recall
A tire and vehicle recall is being issued by BMW because inaccurate labeling can pose a car accident risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The tire labels on these vehicles have misstated the wheel measurements, leading to an inaccuracy in the specified tire pressure. The recalled vehicles have 20-inch wheels but labels indicate 19-inch wheels.
If tires on your vehicle are not inflated with the proper amount of pressure, this can reduce the vehicle’s handling and increase the risk of a car accident due to improper tire maintenance. As a result of the inaccurate labeling, the tires are also in violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, which regulates tire selection and rims.
Fire Hazard Prompts Motor Home Recall
Fleetwood Motor homes are being recalled due to a potential fire hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.
Water heater and furnace supply lines in these motor homes are routed through a hole in the floor, and the supply lines could become damaged or torn by sharp edges. This could cause a propane gas leak in these motor homes, which is a motor home fire hazard that could result in burn injuries to occupants.
Motorcycle Crash Risk Prompts Avon Cobra AV72 Tire Recall
Potentially defective motorcycle tires are being recalled by MAX-TRAC Tire Co. Inc. because they fail to comply with government standards and could pose the risk of a motorcycle accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Avon/Cobra AV72 / 240/50R16 84V tires are being recalled because they do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, which refers to pneumatic tire specifications for motorcycles and vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) over 10,000 pounds.
Trailer Brake and Axle Defects Prompt Two Recalls
Two recalls of defective boat trailers and defective Mirage snow mobile trailers have been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Defective Tire Lawsuit Against Cooper Results in $32 Million Verdict
An Iowa court has found Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. liable for a 2007 defective tire blowout that caused a minivan rollover that killed one and injured others. The jury in the Polk County District Court case decided 7-1 that the malfunctioning tire was flawed from the design and manufacturing stage, and this caused the tire tread separation, which, in turn caused the accident.
ttorneys for Cooper argued that the tire was simply old and worn, and also that the vehicle’s driver, Alfred Lang, was driving too fast and broke so suddenly in reaction to the tire blowout that it exacerbated the problem. The defense attorneys also highlighted the fact that Lang’s driver’s license was only a year old, arguing that he was simply an inexperienced driver.
Honda Element and Odyssey Brake Recall
Potential brake defects have prompted a recall of Honda Element and Odyssey vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.
The recalled Honda vehicles may develop brake pedals that feel soft or low to the floor, and if enough time passes without brake maintenance or repair, the braking performance could worsen, increasing the risk of a car accident.
