Recall: Alfa Romeo cars’ brake pedals may come off
Chrysler is recalling 2,100 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. December 23, 2024 — Alfa Romeo Drivers should watch for a loose brake pedal before releasing the brake pedal and use the parking brake only to stop. It is because of this possibility that we have recalled approximately 2,100 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. According to Fiat Chrysler, the fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake booster. “Due to misalignment of the tightening station, the connection between the piston and push rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may become loose.” — chrysler According to Chrysler, mechanical coupling of the brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed if the piston and pushrod are completely separated. The driver has no choice but to try to stop the vehicle using the electronic parking brake switch. A loose brake pedal is a…
Audi recalls e-tron Quattro SUV to replace brake booster
More than 200 2019 Audi e-tron Quattro cars are being recalled due to the brake pedal falling off. August 24, 2024 — A recall of more than 200 2019 Audi e-tron Quattro vehicles involving a problem with the brake pedal being able to separate from the brake booster. The fasteners connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not be assembled correctly. The Audi e-tron Quattro recall letter is expected to be mailed on October 18, 2024, at which time dealers will replace the brake booster. Audi e-tron Quattro owners with questions about the recall should call 800-253-2834 and ask for recall number 46P6.
Mercedes-Benz brake booster recall failed, lawsuit filed
Mercedes brake booster recall could take two years to fix vehicles, class action lawsuit says July 12, 2024 — A Mercedes-Benz brake booster recall is said to have done nothing to fix 2004 to 2015 Mercedes ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class vehicles. That view comes from plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, who claim that even with the brake booster recall, Mercedes "does not have a solution to repair or replace the defective brake system in a timely manner and estimates that a repair could take up to two years." In May 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced a recall of the brake boosters of the following vehicles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320BTC 2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320CDI 2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350BTC 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450 2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320BTC 2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI 2006-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350BTC 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450H 2006-2007 Mercedes-Benz ML500 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320BTC 2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz R320CDI 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz R350BTC 2006-2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 2008…
Illinois Booster Seat Regulations | 3-Year-Old Child Safety Seat Regulations
The purpose of Illinois booster seat legislation is to protect child passengers in automobiles. Under the Child Occupant Protection Act, Illinois law requires that children under the age of eight be securely restrained in an appropriate child safety restraint system (such as a booster seat or car seat). To maximize the protection of children in the event of an automobile accident, the legislation requires the use of a child safety seat that is appropriate for the child's age, weight, and height. Why are car seats so important? Car seats are essential to ensure the safety of children in the car. They are made to protect children in the car from serious injuries in the event of an accident. Properly placed child safety seats and booster seats can ensure that children are safely restrained, thereby reducing the possibility of injury. These safety devices prevent children from being thrown forward in the event of an accident by supporting the child's head, neck…