WBZ News update for January 18

Cold weekend weather; Will Trump be on Mass. ballot?; Sex ring hearings on hold; Vehicle seat safety

• Jan 18, 2024

Congress demands answers on seatback investigation

Sen. Ed Markey leads the effort in Congress to require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to draft a new strength standard for vehicle seats within two years.

• Jan 17, 2024

Ford recalls nearly 113,000 F-150 pickups over rear axle problem

Broken rear axle hub can cause affected vehicles to lose power or roll away while in park, increasing risk of crash.

• Jan 3, 2024

Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside

Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.

• Sep 27, 2023

Right to Repair law can now be enforced in Mass. as feds reverse course

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Massachusetts can go ahead with the Right to Repair law.

• Aug 23, 2023

Feds reverse course, say Massachusetts's Right to Repair law can be enforced

WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.

• Aug 22, 2023

Over 1 million Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs recalled over brake problem

The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."

• Mar 17, 2023