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Chrysler recalls trucks because of axle nut issue

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 6th

DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler is recalling thousands of Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks from the 2009 and 2010 model years because of a problem with a rear axle pinion nut that could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall

Honda recalls 2002-2006 CR-V for fire risk

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 6th

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writers TOKYO (AP) - Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa, from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire. Honda and the

Business Highlights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By The Associated Press ___ US unemployment falls to 7.8 percent, a 44-month low WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years and giving President Barack Obama a potential boost with the election a

News Summary: Hyundai Veloster investigation

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By The Associated Press THE INVESTIGATION: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints that sunroofs on the Hyundai Veloster can shatter and shower people in the car with glass. THE MODEL: The probe covers about 18,000 of the funky hatchbacks from the 2012

Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 47

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By MIKE STOBBEAP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As the tally from a deadly meningitis outbreak rose Friday, health officials identified the medical clinics across the country that received steroid shots for back pain now linked to the illnesses. Authorities took the step to help identify

ALERT: Salmonella Confirmed In Peanut Butter Plant

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration says it has found salmonella in a New Mexico plant that produces nut butters for national retailer Trader Joe's and several other grocery chains. The Trader Joe's peanut butter is now linked to 35 salmonella illnesses in 19 states.

Problems found at peanut butter plant in 2010

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration found what it called "objectionable conditions" at a New Mexico peanut butter plant in 2010, two years before the current outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to Trader Joe's peanut butter produced

Feds studying problems with Ford Escape throttles

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators are looking into throttle problems in older Ford Escapes at the request of a consumer group. The nonprofit North Carolina Consumers Council has asked federal regulators to investigate two complaints from drivers who say the

US probes Honda Pilots, Odysseys that roll away

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 5th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that Honda Odyssey minivans and Pilot SUVs can roll away after drivers remove the ignition key. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affects more than 577,000 older-model

Recall news

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 2nd

By The Associated Press The following recalls have been announced: ____ LED TVs DETAILS: Haier 42-inch LED TVs imported by Haier America Trading L.L.C. of New York, N.Y., and sold at Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers