The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know why headliners in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee keep catching fire. It's opened an investigation into the matter after receiving complaints from vehicle owners. … [Read more...] about Jeep’s Roof, Roof, Roof is on Fire!
Safety Issues
Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy
Last year, we reported on the controversial "do not resew" tags that Nissan is attaching to seat covers in every one of its new cars. The automaker had implemented the restriction without giving an explanation as to why it had been put in place or what other repair options were available to independent auto trimmers. … [Read more...] about Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy
Beware of Meth-Contaminated Car Interiors
Remember the “world’s most disgusting car interior” that we profiled in May of 2012? Soaked in methamphetamines and a drug dealer’s blood, it was literally a biohazard. Well, don’t be surprised if a car comes to your shop in similar condition. According to the NY Daily News, mobile meth labs are a growing trend. … [Read more...] about Beware of Meth-Contaminated Car Interiors
Steering Clear of Toasted Skin Syndrome
The Detroit News ran an interesting, yet strangely unseasonal, op-ed in this morning’s opinion section highlighting “Toasted Skin Syndrome” – which is the term that doctors use to describe the burns caused to vehicle-passengers' skin after prolonged exposure to seat heaters. … [Read more...] about Steering Clear of Toasted Skin Syndrome
China Battles Toxic Car Interiors
Last year, it was reported that "new car smell" – which stems from plastics and chemicals used to form car interiors – is, in fact, toxic. To combat the negative health effects associated with the smell, governments have begun enacting stricter regulations on the auto industry. The latest comes from China. … [Read more...] about China Battles Toxic Car Interiors
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