Are replacement airbags safe? Inflator failure caused 3 deaths and 2 injuries
Government warns against ordering deadly discounted replacement airbag inflators online. December 22, 2024 — Defective replacement air bag inflators are causing fatalities and injuries, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning consumers buying used cars to be aware of these impending disasters. This also applies to consumers who have already purchased a used car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says at least three people have died this year and two vehicle occupants "suffered life-changing, disfiguring injuries" due to cheap replacement air bag inflators. All five incidents occurred in vehicles that had been involved in collisions and required replacement of the original air bag inflators. These inflators are metal and explode like grenades, sending metal shards into the occupants. Additionally, cheap replacement air bag inflators may partially deploy or deploy too slowly, so the air bags don't properly protect people from impacts to the steering wheel or dashboard, even if the occupants aren't shredded by metal shards. It…
Ford recalls 28,000 vehicles over missing warning labels
Ford and Lincoln models lack dashboard airbag warning labels found elsewhere. December 12, 2024 — Ford has recalled nearly 28,000 vehicles due to missing dashboard airbag warning labels. Ford said the dashboard airbag warning labels are missing because they apply to non-U.S. market vehicles. This recall involves the following models: 2020-2025 Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Ford Escape 2020-2024 Lincoln Corsair 2018-2024 Ford F-150 2018-2024 Ford Expedition 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator Ford first learned of the problem in September during a review of 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles for export. Engineers determined that these tags were not included on vehicles in the U.S. and government/military markets, where they are required. Ford will mail air bag warning labels on December 16, 2024. Ford and Lincoln owners with questions can call 866-436-7332 and ask for warning label recall number 24C39.
Trade Show Executive Q3 2024 Dashboard Preview
CHICAGO — The Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) third-quarter dashboard shows that metric growth is returning to pre-pandemic normal levels after rapid expansion in the wake of COVID-19. Dashboard reports are broken down by net square footage (nsf), exhibitors present and attendance, providing insights into the numbers behind each show on a quarterly basis. related. SUPERZOO breaks high-level audience records in 2024 The Q3 dashboard contains a list of 46 programs. Among them, the net area (nsf) of 30 activities increased compared with the previous edition, while the net area (nsf) of 12 activities recorded double-digit growth. The number of exhibitors also increased to 30, with 12 exhibitions achieving double-digit growth. Total attendance increased by 30 games, with 15 showing double-digit growth. Professional attendance increased at 16 gatherings, with 7 seeing double-digit increases. related. NATDA Trailer Show™ breaks records in 2024 Growth continues to level off, a trend that has continued in the fiscal quarters leading up to 2024, with the…
Ford Mustang recalled due to dashboard failure
Ford is recalling 6,200 Mustangs because the dashboard cluster may appear black. November 4, 2024 — More than 6,200 2024 Ford Mustangs are being recalled because the instrument panel may not light up when the vehicle is started or driven. The instrument cluster displays key information to the driver (speed, warning lights, instruments, etc.). Caution lights (warning lights) are required by law, but for Ford Bronco drivers, these lights won't appear because the dashboard is black. According to Ye Ye’s recollections: "Due to a software initialization issue in the Remote Cluster Box (RCB), a low voltage event may result in loss of communications." Ford learned of the issue during a warranty claim analysis process in August, but no other Ford vehicles have experienced the problem. Between June 11, 2024, and October 7, 2024, Ford was made aware of 58 warranty claims for instrument panels on 2024 Ford Mustangs. However, there have been no reports of crashes or injuries. Ford Mustang…
Mazda recalls CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs
More than 150,000 2024-2025 model year SUVs are being recalled due to a variety of issues. November 4, 2024 — Mazda has recalled the CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs, involving more than 150,000 vehicles, over different issues. In the first recall, 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 and 2025 Mazda CX-70 SUVs may experience issues with the defroster and seat belt warning lights. Software programming issues with the dashboard power supply may cause errors when starting the vehicle. Multiple warning messages will be displayed in the instrument panel, and the defroster, seat belt warning and 360° view monitoring functions may be disabled. Mazda also said the engine warning light may come on and the hybrid high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly. According to Mazda, there have been no reports of collisions or injuries. Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90 owners will receive recall letters in the mail, but the automakers have not said when they will be mailed. Mazda owners can call 800-222-5500.…
Jeep dashboard recall affects Gladiator and
Chrysler is recalling 33,000 Jeeps for possible instrument panel failure. September 8, 2024 — Jeep's instrument panel recall affects about 33,000 Jeep Gladiators and Jeep Wranglers, which could cause drivers to lose their speedometers and warning lights. The Fiat Chrysler recall includes 2020 to 2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose instrument panel clusters may malfunction due to a short circuit. Once a Jeep dashboard fails, it will not function. In October 2022, Chrysler was notified that the instrument panels on 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 to 2024 Jeep Gladiator vehicles were blank. Engineers studied the failure mode and examined instrument panels that were returned under warranty. FCA and the supplier determined the failure was caused by an internal short circuit. In addition to hiding important safety displays from the driver, a blank dashboard violates federal safety standards. The Jeep instrument panel recall letters are expected to be mailed on October 3, 2024. Chrysler…
Dodge Journey Door Lock Issue Investigation
The government is escalating and expanding its investigation into a Dodge Journey door-lock accident that killed one person. August 3, 2024 — Dodge Journey door lock issues are coming under the federal government's microscope as federal safety regulators expand their investigation into the problem to nearly 1 million SUVs. NHTSA launched its initial investigation in May 2023, focusing on 2009 Dodge Journey SUVs, but the probe has been upgraded and expanded to nearly 993,000 2009 to 2020 Dodge Journeys. The initial Dodge Journey investigation was launched following an alarming report received in Wisconsin. In December 2022, 73-year-old Mary Frahm was driving a 2009 Dodge Journey when the SUV began to lose power and experience electrical issues. She called to tell someone that the Dodge Journey's speedometer was malfunctioning, the warning lights were flashing, and the windshield wipers suddenly started. Additionally, during the call she said the windows would not roll down, the doors would not unlock, the horn was honking,…
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