Individuals might automatically assume that the drivers of emergency vehicles can avoid accidents as if by second nature. These are professional drivers, after all, who are highly trained to quickly reach crisis situations and – in the case of ambulance drivers –...
Month: June 2020
Jeep recalls Cherokees for dangerous fault in power transfer unit
There are now two recalls involving the Jeep Cherokee, and they involve the same problem. The power transfer unit (PTU), an important element of the optional all-wheel-drive system in affected vehicles may not be able to maintain a connection between the transmission...
New recall for an old issue: Ford’s faulty door latches
Ford Motor Company is recalling as many as 2.15 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S. because they may have faulty door latches. Important: your vehicle may have been recalled for this problem before, but you should check if it is on the recall list. Some...
New side effect found for benzodiazepines: ectopic pregnancy risk
Every time you take a medication, it should be after a careful review of the risks and benefits with your doctor. Many effective drugs that are considered generally safe enough to use have side effects that can be serious in some people. Never stop taking a medication...
Some 2018-2020 Hondas and Acuras recalled for potential to stall
There could be a dangerous fuel pump issue in approximately 136,057 Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. American Honda is recalling those vehicles, all of them 2018, 2019 and 2020 models, due to a fuel pump that may have been exposed to solvents during the...
Will self-driving cars really be safer than traditional vehicles?
How much safer will self-driving cars be than traditional ones? They’re not on the road yet, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) believes they might only reduce crashes by about a third unless designers prioritize safety over other...
