Vehicle Recalls

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There are two recalls that came out, one for Toyota which involves inadvertent side air bag deployment, and the other from Nissan dealing with front end strut assembly which may lead to lose of steering ability. To see the Toyota recall details click here to see the Nissan recall details click here.........H

What To Do If You're Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident

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No matter how good of a driver you are, odds are at some point your going to be involved in some kind of motor vehicle accident.  Would you know what to do? Below is an excerpt from a mailer sent out by the Insurance Institute of North Jersey



If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you should do is contact the police.  If anyone is injured, give the details to the police, the give the victims whatever help you can.  To avoid injuring them further, try not to move them.  If you smell or see leaking gas, call the fire department and clear the area.  The police will complete an on the scene accident report, something your insurance company will require to settle your claim.  Cooperate with the police in giving them the necessary information, but try not to make any self incriminating statements, such as taking the blame for the accident.  Your comments may be used against you later.  Always keep your license, a copy of your vehicle’s registration and your insurance identification card on your person when you’re driving your car.  Please check to make sure you have a copy of your current identification card.  Contact your insurance company as soon as possible.


Hope you never have to use this bit of information.....stay safe......H

Ford Truck & Sedan Recall

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If you drive a 2004 - 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck, you might be interested in the recall below.  Certain models are being recalled due to a potential wiring issues which could make the air bag deploy unexpectedly.  Details below.......H

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / F-150     2004-2006      LINCOLN / MARK LT     2006 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: FEB 21, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V107000 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,325,000 Summary:   FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED. Consequence:   THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION. Remedy:   FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. Notes:   FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S18. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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April 1st begins the nation's first Distracted Driving Awareness Month, after it was officially designated by a near-unanimous vote in Congress last March. A number of localities and states have adopted a “zero tolerance” enforcement policy for the month. 
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood noted that a quarter of all teens admit to texting behind the wheel and, in 2009, the highest proportion of distracted drivers in fatal crashes was under the age of 20. He has called distracted driving "a national epidemic." 
Traffic crashes are the number one cause of death among U.S. teens, with 5,000 young people killed annually and thousands more injured. 

So keep those cell phones in your purse or jacket so you are not even tempted to answer a call or text message, don't worry whoever it is will leave a message.

Drive Carefully.............H