Safety
Volvo Recalls Sleeper Cab Trucks Whose Rear Window Can Fall Out
Volvo has recalled 2018-2020 models of its VNL and VNX heavy-duty trucks with sleeper cabs because the rear windows can fall out.
NHTSA Probing Failures of Nissan Rogue Automatic Emergency Brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investication after receiving 87 complaints that recent model year Nissan Rogue emergency-braking system are engaging for no reason.
Second Ford Truck Recall for Engine Block Heaters That Can Ignite
After two additional fires, Ford has issued a second recall for 327,000 trucks to disable an engine block heater cable until a replacement is available.
Navistar Recalls 25,000 Trucks Whose Tailpipes May Detach
Navistar has recalled about 25,000 trucks from 2016 to 2020 because the exhaust pipe hangers can crack, allowing pipes to detach and fall onto the roadway.
Ford F-150, Nissan Titan, Ram Ace Crash Test; Toyota Tundra Fails
Full-size pickup trucks from Ford, Nissan and Ram fare best in the latest crash testing by the insurance industry.
GM Recalls Chevy, GMC Heavy-Duty Pickups for Sticky Fuel Sensor
General Motors has recalled 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500 HD pickups with dual fuel tanks because a sticking sensor may allow auxiliary tank overflow.
Daimler Recalls Cascadias for Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
Daimler Trucks North America has recalled some 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadias because optional steering wheel-mounted air bags have inadvertently deployed three times.
ATRI: Recruiting Female Drivers Could Make Trucking Safer
With trucking deaths at a 29-year-high, an ATRI crash-prediction study found recruiting women drivers could improve safety because they take fewer risks than men.
ATRI: Imprecise Tests for Pot Impairment Endanger Truckers
The American Transportation Research Institute found truckers in greater danger as states legalize marijuana without adequate testing for impaired drivers.
Subaru Recalls Forester, Crosstrek for Multiple Issues
Subaru of America Inc. has announced separate recalls affecting its Forester and Crosstrek compact SUVs for defective brake light switches and loss of electronic power steering.
Mack Recalls Heavy-Duty Trucks With Defective Mirrors
Mack is recalling 2019-2020 models of its Granite, Anthem and Pinnacle heavy-duty trucks because an optional downview mirror could detach.