Rancho Jeep Wrangler JL Suspension System Passes Federal Rollover Safety Test
“Rancho continues to certify new suspension platforms to the FMVSS-126 protocol and the latest Jeep JL platform was no exception,” said Chris Gauss, director, performance products, Tenneco.
Motorist Assurance Program Hosts Brake Safety Awareness Month
Most brake inspections will include measuring the thickness of the friction material, inspection of the brake fluid and checking for leaks, along with a visual inspection of the brake system components.
VIDEO: Can TPMS Disable Other Safety Systems?
Andrew Markel discusses how low inflation pressures can prevent certain safety systems from operating. Sponsored by Bartec USA.
Lou Santiago Delivers Lift Safety Tips In New ALI Video Series
In the series, Santiago gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the new LiftLab facility at ALI’s headquarters in Cortland, New York. Along the way, he shares lift safety tips and highlights a couple of cool vehicles in the facility.
Ford Issues 2 Safety Recalls In North America
Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 550,000 2013-‘16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-‘14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings. On affected vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may detach from the transmission. A degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission
Updated Global Brake Safety Council Field Study Finds Corrosion Is The Leading Cause Of Premature Brake Pad Failure
In a second engineering field study of more than 6,800 discarded brake pads, the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) analyzed why the brake pads were replaced. The significance of this field study for parts manufacturers is that it provides a window into how brake pads perform in the field under real-world conditions.
Bridgestone Launches Summer Safety Campaign
The company has relaunched TireSafety.com, reminding customers to get free tire inspections.
Global Brake Safety Council Releases Update To Brake Pad Failure Mode Field Study
This past year, the Global Brake Safety Council conducted an engineering field study of 3,200 discarded brake pads, to determine whether the pads had failed or were just worn past specifications. Recently, the Council provided an update to the study to include a third geographical location.
New Study On Brake Pad Failure Modes And Corrosion Find Some Vehicles Pose A Significant Safety Risk
In a recent engineering field study of 3,200 brake pads, the Global Brake Safety Council analyzed discarded pads to find out it the pad had failed or just worn past specifications. The study classified each of the pads into five distinct categories or failure modes. The study also took into account the geographic location of where the pad was collected to help make the connection between corrosion of the backing plate, shims, and attached hardware.
Keep Lift Safety In View With New Automotive Lift Institute Safety Tips Poster
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has updated and expanded its popular Automotive Lift Safety Tips Card and has created an all-new Safety Tips Poster to make it even easier to keep lift safety in front of vehicle technicians.
