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443 Sun Voyager, Bounty Hunters, Independence, Crescendo, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes of the 2006 through 2008 model years have been recalled by Gulf Stream Coach because of an issue with the Bosch hydraulic brakes on the chassis of the vehicles.  If an owner doesn’t drive the motor home for awhile, diametrical… read more

87 Dutchmen 196 and Coleman 192 recreational vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Dutchmen for a potential defect involving the propane line.  This component is too close to the rear axle hanger, and the bolt of the latter can come into contact with and damage the fuel line.  Should an ignition… read more

As New York City has made numerous improvement to pedestrian and bicycle safety, one demographic appears to have been been adversely affected:  visually impaired persons.  Many blind residents have made a mental map of their area, but with an influx of construction projects, bike lanes, and pedestrian plazas, it’s become increasingly difficult for such people… read more

Police in the city of Newton, Massachusetts have kicked off a week-long enforcement operation that aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the roads.  The drivers of motor vehicles and the riders of bicycles will be cited for any violations discovered by officers.  The operation comes on the heels of 20 accidents involving bicyclists… read more

New statistics released by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration have given Georgia officials cause for concern.  Even though motor vehicle crashes have gone down, pedestrian fatality rates have been on the rise in Georgia since 2001.  Because of the decline in overall crash fatalities, pedestrian deaths also take up a larger slice of the… read more

Florida has had trouble with pedestrian deaths as of late, with the entire state having a fatality rate twice as high as the national average.  And Tampa Bay’s stats are particularly troubling; if the city were a state, it would rank #16 in overall pedestrian deaths.  That’s why $2 million was recently made available to… read more

The Chief Executive of the Australian New Car Assessment Program has given a big endorsement to Automated Emergency Braking systems, going so far as to call such technology vehicle safety’s next big thing.  He thinks that yearly fatalities would decrease by a quarter, leading to 250 less fatalities in the country per year with mandatory… read more

Kentucky is on track to experience an increase in motorcycle accidents 52% higher than last year.  And 50 people atop motorcycles have already died thus far.  That’s why a spokesperson from the Traffic Safety Institute of Eastern Kentucky University is emphasizing the importance of safety classes.  She thinks that larger motorcycles are beyond the capabilities… read more

Two days ago, the Merced Police Department took part in a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in order to continue a trend of decreased crash rates that has taken place in the last few years in California.  The effort saw officers patrolling those locales that motorcycle crashes have been known to take place in.  They cast… read more

Lexus HS250h automobiles of the 2010 model year and RAV4 sport utility vehicles of the 2006 through 2011 model years have been recalled by Toyota.  778,000 automobiles in total have a potential defect.  During rear wheel alignment, the nuts could have been tightened incorrectly, leading to loosening, rust, and separation of the arm.  This could… read more

220 Bullet Premier 31BHPR travel trailers of the 2013 model year are being recalled by the Keystone RV Company.  These trailers have a series of labels that don’t list accurate information, bringing the conveyance out of compliance with rules set forth in federal standards regarding rims and tire selection in vehicles other than regular cars. … read more

The Rochester, Minnesota-based Reichel Foods has announced the recall of Armour Active Packs Cheese Pizza Lunch Kits and Dippin’ Stix Sliced Apples & Caramel with Peanuts.  The former comes in a 5.6 ounce package and the latter comes in a 2.75 ounce tray.  These items, which were available across the country, could be contaminated with… read more