While airbags can be a major safety asset in the event of an accident, crash test data and real-world incidents have shown that front airbags can actually be dangerous for younger, lighter children. Many newer vehicles now have sensors that turn off the front passenger airbag when the occupant doesn’t meet weight requirements, but the sensor may not work in some 2007 and 2008 Kia Sorento models. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google +
Government To Expand E. Coli Tests In Meat
The government is expanding its testing of E. coli in meat, a move that will hasten recalls and help authorities identify more foodborne illnesses. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
185,000 Pounds of Turkey Recalled Due to Salmonella!
If you’re an avid turkey burger eater, you may want to consider switching back to beef. Over 180,000 pounds of ground turkey was recalled today after salmonella was found for the second time in one month!! Hit the jump for more details… @ItsLukieBaby
Auto Talk: Honda recalling 86,000 units for fire, rollaway concerns
It has been a tough year for recalls at Honda. Just last month, the automaker recalled 1.51 million vehicles in the U.S. for an engine stall issue. In May Honda recalled another 833,000 vehicles for an airbag issue. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google +
Auto Talk: BMW Recalls 241,000 Cars In U.S. For Rear-Light Malfunction
BMW is recalling 241,000 3-Series cars in the U.S. because of a rear- light defect it says may cause crashes. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: BMW recalling 2,120 diesel X5 models
BMW is recalling the 2009 X5 xDrive35d due to a problem with the vehicle’s diesel fuel pre-heater, the issue being that it’s not working as it should, and it could experience an electrical overload that would put it in a permanent “on” state. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
