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August 28, 2007

Auto Recalls - 2006 GIRARDIN MB II - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Filed under: Auto Recalls — User @ 6:00 pm

2006 GIRARDIN MB II - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
CERTAIN GIRARDIN SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH AND DECEMBER 2006. THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT NOT DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED.

2007 ISUZU HTR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 ISUZU HVR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 CHEVROLET T-SERIES - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 ISUZU FTR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 GMC TOPKICK - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

2007 ISUZU FVR - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

Automotive News - Video: Jaguar XF Straight From England

Filed under: Auto News — User @ 6:00 pm

Video: Jaguar XF Straight From England
Car Magazine, an enthusiast publication in the U.K., delivers an up-close look at Jaguar?s new XF sedan. Just a day after we brought you the first images and details, this video brings all that writing and imagery to life as…

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Average price expected to hit $3.07 in August, as refinery problems continue.

Toyota Tests Plug-in Hybrid
Tests will be conducted on public roads in U.S., Europe and Japan.

5 Tips to Picking the Best Radar Detector

Filed under: Car Care — User @ 6:00 am

Do you remember the last speeding ticket that you received? Do you remember thinking that you should have had a radar detector? Do you remember thinking that you didn’t even know how to start looking or what to look for when getting one? Well, life just got a little easier; follow these tips when you decide you don’t want another speeding ticket to remember.

The internet is the best source of information for most people. There are a number of sites that offer expert testimony regarding the options and models that will best suit your specific needs and budget.

An interesting fact to keep in mind when deciding whether to purchase a radar detector, there are over 100,000 radar detectors in use by law enforcement everyday in this country. That number is steadily climbing by approximately 20,000 more every year. Are these odds that you want to be up against the next time you are speeding?

Price is also a consideration for most people. However, the old adage, you get what you pay for, is incredibly true in the case of radar detectors. When you think about the money that is spent when you get a speeding ticket (the cost of the ticket, time away from work to pay for it, increased insurance costs, etc), it is worth it for most people to spend the extra money to buy a high quality radar detector. That being said, most detectors can be found starting at around $90.00.

Do you remember the last speeding ticket that you received? Do you remember thinking that you should have had a radar detector? Do you remember thinking that you didn’t even know how to start looking or what to look for when getting one? Well, life just got a little easier; follow these tips when you decide you don’t want another speeding ticket to remember.

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