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• Hyundai Sonata Seatbelt Problems Result in Recall of 130,000 Vehicles

  July 21, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Hyundai is recalling almost 130,000 vehicles which may have defective seatbelts that fail to latch properly.

• NHTSA Urges Parents to “Never Give Up” Until Children Are Buckled

  March 13, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new seatbelt campaign targets parents of young teen, urging them to make sure their children use safety belts consistently.

• Truck Crashes Cause 65% of On-The-Job Deaths for Commercial Drivers: Study

  March 6, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has released a new study detailing truck accident deaths and injuries, finding that a third of deaths could have been prevented by seatbelt use.

• Toyota Seatbelt Lawsuit Results in $12M Verdict

  October 21, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman has been awarded $12M after her spine was broken while wearing a seatbelt in a Toyota 4Runner during an auto accident.

• Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Air Bag Problems Result in Recall of 184K SUV

  October 15, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Chrysler is recalling 184,000 SUVs because of a potential for the safety systems to short out.

• Auto Accident Injuries Result in $18B in Lifetime Medical Costs: CDC

  October 14, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC reports that auto accidents cost billions in lifetime medical costs and can usually be avoided.

• Saturn VUE Recall Issued Due to Risk of Key Coming Out While On

  August 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 200,000 Saturn VUEs are being recalled due to more ignition switch problems that have been linked to at least two accidents.

• Acura Integra Seatbelt Lawsuit Results in $55M Verdict Against Honda

  July 2, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A jury has awarded $55 million to a man who became a quadriplegic after the seatbel in an Acura Integra failed to prevent his head from hitting the roof during a rollover accident.

• Airbag, Warning System Problems Lead to More GM Recalls

  June 9, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  GM is recalling another 90,000 vehicles due various problems, as the automaker continues to face mounting lawsuits stemming from the ignition switch recall earlier this year.

• Motor Vehicle Accident Deaths for Kids Down, But Could be Lower: CDC

  February 5, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Child auto accident deaths are down, but federal researchers say there are still far too many children dying because they were not wearing proper restraints.