Big Wheels for Iraq’s Mean Streets
Despite their military provenance, most of the new armored vehicles coming out of American factories share components with heavy-duty civilian trucks.
Strike by Ethnic Minorities Shuts Down Nepal’s Capital
On Monday a general strike called by ethnic minorities demanding more rights created a fuel shortage that caused schools to close and many buses to stop running in Katmandu.
Mercedes Recalls The 2007 GLX164
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 GLX164. They stated that on certain passenger vehicles equipped wit diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to a separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor.
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2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE Recall
General Motors Corp. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice. They stated that certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard NO. 207, “Seating systems” and standard NO. 210 “Seat belt assembly anchorages”. These vehicles may have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength.
In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could result in injury to the occupant. Dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. The recall began on October 10th, 2007. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
