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Industries Get Quiet Protection From Lawsuits
Federal agencies are using arcane regulations and legal opinions to shield automakers and others from challenges by consumers and states.
Hyundai Transmission Fluid Leaks
Hyundai dealers warned of possible fluid leak
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Christopher Jensen
Plain Dealer Columnist
Hyundai has informed its dealers of a possible fluid leak from the automatic transmission on its four- and six-cylinder vehicles from the 1999 to 2006 model years.
The information was contained in a technical service bulletin sent recently to dealers. Such bulletins are not recalls but simply tell dealers how to detect and fix a problem.
Attorneys General Comments on FMVSS 216 Rulemaking
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Child dies in car fire
By Thomas Geyer
A vehicle fire in the parking lot of a Rock Island Kmart store Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a child, authorities said.
Rock Island police Capt. Scott Harris said that the fire was reported in an SUV at 1:58 p.m. at the Kmart store located at 3840 46th Ave.
"There was a report that possibly somebody was trapped inside," he said. "The fire department extinguished the fire quickly, but unfortunately, a child died as a result of the fire."
Police said the vehicle was a Ford Explorer.
Ford Puts Police Fuel Tank Shields on 1995-06 Lincoln Town Car Limos
Ford Puts Police Fuel Tank Shields on 1995-06 Lincoln Town Car Limos
Ford Tells Dealers to Install Police Fuel Tank Shields on Consumer Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
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Ford’s diesel drama drags on
Power Stroke woes anger buyers, drive up warranty costs
By Richard Truett
Automotive News / December 12, 2005
Vehicle fire data have some experts fuming
By PAUL WENSKE
Kansas City Star, 12-11-05
Some safety experts are increasingly concerned that many vehicle fires are going unreported to government agencies.
AAA in October drew attention to the danger of car fires by reporting that 520 persons died in highway vehicle fires in 2004 – more than the number who died in apartment fires. The automobile association said there were more than 266,500 vehicle fires, resulting in 1,300 injuries and nearly $1 billion in property damage.
Wisconsin Attorney General to DOT Secretary Mineta on Regional Recalls 11-15-05
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