Car Wreck Newsletter

Tech International recalled one model of tire valves on May 13, 2008 because of defective rubber. In June, the manufacturer expanded the recall of tire valves that includes five additional models. The model numbers affected by the recall are: TR413 TR413CH TR414 TR415 TR418 TR423 The recall was initiated because of defective rubber around the tire valve, which can crack and allow the gradual loss of air during use. Vehicles that are being driven on underinflated tires can put the occupants at risk for catastrophic tire failure, which may result in a serious car wreck. The defective tire valve will be replaced by Tech International free of charge. The manufacturer will replace the entire tire if it has been damaged due to the defective tire valve. Tire Safety to Prevent Car Wrecks Maintaining proper air pressure in tires is essential to help prevent car wrecks. Vehicle tires that are not…
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On April 9, 2008, a new bill was introduced to the United States Congress which is intended to protect pedestrians from the dangers of newer, quieter cars. The new legislation will require the Secretary of Transportation to establish new safety requirements regarding the amount of noise that vehicles, especially hybrids, make during operation. The new regulations will include a standardized audible alert for pedestrians that are nearby. The bill was submitted due to concerns that blind or distracted pedestrians may not be able to hear a quiet car approaching. It intends to limit any possibility of a pedestrian related car wreck due to quiet vehicles. With the development of new technology, vehicles have become much quieter over the last decade. With the advent of hybrid cars, there is a possible danger toward blind pedestrians. When traveling at low speeds, hybrids run on electric motors, which are significantly quieter than the…
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A California state law regarding hands-free cell phone takes effect on July 1, 2008. The law stipulates that drivers over the age of 18 may not talk on a cell phone while driving unless they use a hands-free device, such as a headset or a Bluetooth. However, drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from any use of a cell phone while driving. If caught using a cell phone, regardless of age, the state will fine you $20 as a first offense. Any violations after that will be raised to $50, no matter how often they are caught. This law is for anyone who drives on California roads, even those visiting from out of state. The California Senator who instituted the bill believes that this law will help to save between 300 and 900 lives per year. Every year, up to 4,000 Californians are killed in car wrecks. Many…
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When many of us go to shop for new tires, we normally do the research to know what we should look for. We look into such questions as: What is the price? What size are they? How much are they? What is the condition of the tread? But one thing many of us never ask is, how old are the tires? In fact, tires that are six years or older can actually cause fatal accidents, even if they’re brand new. There is much controversy over whether or not the tires are responsible for the hazardous driving conditions. There has been much research done to show how tires start to deteriorate over time. This means that even when tires are sitting on the shelves in the stores they are decreasing in value and in safety. Tires can sometimes sit in a store’s inventory for as long as ten years. The National…
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