Del-Nat Corporation is recalling certain Chaparral tires used on light duty motor vehicles. The tires being recalled were produced from September 2008 through December 2009. The tires being recalled may suffer from blistering on the sidewall which could cause the tire to experience bubbling or chunking. If this occurs the tire could experience air loss. […]
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Certain Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Tires are being recalled because partial tread separation is possible under certain severe usage conditions. Partial tread separation could cause vehicle damage and even total tire failure resulting in a motor vehicle crash. Most of the tires involved in the recall were produced in 2009. Because many of the vehicles […]
The danger of under inflated or overloaded tires is evident in a recent tire recall. Cooper Tire and Rubber is recalling certain Discoverer H/T tires because the tires have been produced with an incorrect load range and incorrect inflation range stamped on the tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the inaccurate […]
Mack Trucks is recalling certain model trucks produced from 2002-2005. The front axle beam on the affected trucks may develop fatigue cracks. These cracks could result in a complete failure of the front axle. Texas Drivers recently involved in an accident involving a Mack Truck should investigate whether a failure of the front axle may […]
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity, a transportation advocacy group, has come out supporting a bill that would allow heavier and longer trucks on the highways. The legislation has been introduced that would allow tractor trailer trucks to increase their weight from 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds and in some cases up to 126,000 pounds. The […]
Recently, an off-duty police officer was hit by an automobile while directing traffic. The officer was in uniform but was working for a private company directing traffic when struck by a driver that denied seeing the officer. The injured officer has incurred tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills; however his workers compensation carrier […]
Recently, an alleged drunk driver in Houston, Texas slammed into a front porch killing one child and injuring another. An accused drunk driver slammed his Ford Crown Victoria into the front porch of a Houston apartment where two children were playing. One of the two children was killed and the other child suffered burns over […]
Certain model 2012 Daimler trucks are being recalled because the steering wheel may not be properly attached to the steering shaft. This defect can make it difficult to control the vehicle and may cause serious accidents. If you have any concerns about your vehicle, whatever the make and model, a search at Safercar is an […]
Risk of fire in side impact or vehicle rollovers is increased by a faulty rollover valve in certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles. Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 Jeep models because of the increased risk of fire in side impacts and rollovers because of a faulty rollover valve. Vehicle fires are especially dangerous because the […]
A very common sight in Texas is Gooseneck Trailers being pulled by pick-up trucks. Some manufacturers of Gooseneck Trailers have had their trailers recalled because of the risk of brake failures and the potential for very serious accidents and injuries. The trailer recall was announced in April 2012. The trailers involved in the recall had […]