In January 1997, Terri Vaccher saw a bright flash as she slammed head-on into the trailer of a semi-truck. She feared the flash of light was her life ending, but it was the exact opposite. Vaccher, ...
Most vehicles you see on the road are either going to be rocking coil springs or good old-fashioned leaf springs. These suspension systems perform perfectly fine for most people in typical driving ...
Following a string of deaths and severe injuries in the past nine months, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned drivers on Wednesday about faulty replacement air bag ...
Q. I recently purchased a five-year-old Lexus RX SUV. It is a great vehicle, and I want to keep it for a long time. The driver’s-side seat has some wear, and I want to preserve it. I was thinking seat ...
WASHINGTON—The top U.S. auto safety regulator has asked auto makers and some parts suppliers to explain how air bags are expected to function under a variety of situations, including power loss. David ...
Federal safety regulators are pushing to get 52 million air bags recalled due to the threat that they could explode, severely injuring or even killing a car’s occupants. The National Highway Traffic ...
Two recent fatal accidents involving Chinese-made air bag parts are renewing warnings from regulators over counterfeit components that can explode during a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety ...