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.
Hino Recalls Medium-Duty Trucks to Fix Braking Issue
Japanese truck maker Hino is recalling 2007-2019 medium-duty trucks to fix a braking issue that NHTSA said could lead to crashes.
Hyundai Recalls Tucson SUVs for Oil Leaks That Could Cause Fires
Hyundai has recalled 2011-2013 Tucson SUVs that NHTSA had been investigating for oil leaks and high-speed stalls that could lead to crashes and fires.
Freightliner, Western Star Recall Trucks to Check Tie-Rod Bolt
Daimler Trucks has recalled Freightliner and Western Star trucks to inspect potentially loose tie-rod bolts.
Kenworth and Peterbilt Got a Third of Defective Clutch Parts
Paccar’s Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks received a third of the faulty Eaton clutch parts that affected automated transmissions across the industry.
Some Sprinter Owners Told to Park Vans Until Steering Is Fixed
Daimler Vans USA has told owners of some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vans to stop driving them until recall repairs on steering shaft are completed.
FCA Recalls 2019 Ram 1500 Pickups; Power Steering Could Fail
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled some 2019 Ram 1500 pickups because the power steering could fail and increase the risk of a crash.
FCA Recalls 660,000 Ram HD Pickups for Possible Steering Loss
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled 660,000 Ram HD pickups and chassis cabs because steering linkage could separate over time, resulting in steering loss.