Issues
Ford Pinto Fuel Tank
On June 9, 1978, Ford Motor Company agreed to recall 1.5 million Ford Pinto and 30,000 Mercury Bobcat sedan and hatchback models for fuel tank design defects which made the vehicles susceptible to fire in the of a moderate-speed rear end collision.
Firestone 500 Steel Belted Radials
On November 29, 1978, Firestone announced the recall of 14.5 million steel belted radials produced by the company. This recall is the largest tire recall to date.
Chevrolet Motor Mounts
On December 4, 1971, General Motor (GM) announced it would recall over 6.68 million 1965-70 Chevrolets with defective engine mounts. The recall covered 1965-69 full-size Chevrolets, 1965-69 Chevy II’s and Novas, 1967-69 Camaros, and 1965-70 Chevrolet/GMC light trucks, all with V8 engines. (NHTSA Recall 71-0235, now 71V-235.)
MAJOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS & INVESTIGATIONS
MAJOR RECALL CAMPAIGNS & INVESTIGATIONS
Chrysler: Taking Taxpayer Money and Running Away From Cleaner Cars
DC.Streetsblog.Org
Nov. 11, 2009
By Elana Schor
Dynamic Roof Crush Tests of Ten 2005-07 Passenger Vehicles
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Toyota Sudden Acceleration
NHTSA Statement Concerning The Safety Recall of 3.8 million Toyota Vehicles
| NHTSA 110409 Wednesday, November 04, 2009 |
Karen Aldana
Eyes on the Road: Coaxing Auto Makers to Go ElectricWall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2009 By Joseph B. White |
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