Truck & SUV Safety and Recall Issues
Find facts about auto safety ratings and other safety topics that affect trucks and SUVs. Get details about new and past recalls that involve trucks and sport utility vehicles.
LATCH System
USA vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002, are required to have the LATCH system, fasteners permanently attached to a vehicle that allow installation of car seats without using the vehicle's seat belt system.
USA vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002, are required to have the LATCH system, fasteners permanently attached to a vehicle that allow installation of car seats without using the vehicle's seat belt system.
Ford Cruise Control Recall for Trucks and SUVs - Speed Control System Can Cause Underhood Fires
Ford Motor Company announced a massive safety recall on 1994-2002 vehicles to correct a problem that could cause the cruise control deactivation switch to overheat and create an underhood fire.
Ford Motor Company announced a massive safety recall on 1994-2002 vehicles to correct a problem that could cause the cruise control deactivation switch to overheat and create an underhood fire.
Ford Recalling 792,000 Trucks and SUVs for Speed Control Repairs
Details about Ford's January 27, 2005, recall of 792,000 trucks and SUVs.
Details about Ford's January 27, 2005, recall of 792,000 trucks and SUVs.
Dodge Recalling 600K Durango SUVs and Dakota Pickup Trucks
12/10/04: Dodge will recall about 600,000 Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dakota pickup trucks to replace front suspension upper ball joints. Is your vehicle involved? Here are the details.
12/10/04: Dodge will recall about 600,000 Durango 4x4 SUVs and Dakota pickup trucks to replace front suspension upper ball joints. Is your vehicle involved? Here are the details.
Rollover Rankings for 2004 Trucks and SUVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released results of its 2004 rollover testing. Trucks fared better than SUVs, but both groups ranked lower than cars--no surprise there. Here are the rollover results for 2004 pickup trucks and SUVs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released results of its 2004 rollover testing. Trucks fared better than SUVs, but both groups ranked lower than cars--no surprise there. Here are the rollover results for 2004 pickup trucks and SUVs.
How To Inspect Tires for Wear
Monitoring tire safety involves more than checking air pressure. Routine inspections can help you identify problems with tires and other important systems.
Monitoring tire safety involves more than checking air pressure. Routine inspections can help you identify problems with tires and other important systems.