by Ben Klayman and Bernie Woodall
U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation of Chrysler Group’s handling of two recalls for potential steering issues affecting nearly 1 million Dodge Ram pickup trucks in the United States.
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U.S. NHTSA faces review over safety lapses
by Steve Holland
The Transportation Department will conduct an internal review of U.S. auto safety regulators in response to a series of safety lapses, including this week’s reports of defective airbags, a senior administration official said on Saturday.
U.S. NHTSA probes steering in estimated 938,000 Ford vehicles
by Ben Klayman
U.S. safety regulators have opened a probe of an estimated 938,000 Ford Motor Co mid-sized sedans due to complaints about steering issues.
U.S. NHTSA to probe engine stalls on 2007 Chrysler minivans
By Paul Lienert
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said its Office of Defects Investigation is assessing “the scope, frequency and safety consequences” of alleged engine stalling after refueling in the Chrysler vans.
U.S. nhtsa opens safety investigations into older Chrysler, Mazda vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it is opening new investigations into older Chrysler vehicles that stall after refueling without warning and Mazda cars with doors that fail to properly close.
NHTSA said it is investigating 192,076 2006 Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger and Magnum cars quipped with 5.7L or 6.1L 8-cylinder HEMI engines. NHTSA said it has received 54 complaints of vehicles stalling while driving after refueling at a gas station — of those, 48 reported multiple problems. NHTSA said the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with more than 50 percent received within the past eight months.
