Don't Slam The Door: Nissan Versa Air Bags Might Inflate
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers about 155,000 cars from the 2012 model year.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers about 155,000 cars from the 2012 model year.
In some cases owners should park their vehicles outside until they are fixed.
Sales through June were expected to be up 2 percent over last year to 8.66 million, according to Kelley Blue Book.
The company says a combination of low battery voltage and parking the cars with the wheels turned can confuse the steering control computer.
U.S. car buyers are tapping the brakes.
Takata inflators can malfunction and spew shrapnel into drivers and passengers when exposed to humidity and repeated hot-and-cold cycles.
The increases showed that Americans are still buying cars and trucks in big numbers, despite predictions by some analysts and dealers that sales have peaked.
As autonomous car technology rapidly progresses, makers of the cars face the difficult question of how safe they must be before they're ready to move people on highways and city streets.
Nissan says in two previous recalls, dealers adjusted latches and applied lubricant. But if the lubricant wasn't put on evenly, the problem could persist.
The safest cars this model year, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, come from Japan.
TrueCar.com predicted that October sales would rise 11.4 percent to 1.4 million.
The government has received nearly 100 complaints related to the issue.
Nissan says the buttons can stick and cause the switches to shut off the engine.
Nissan and BMW are recalling more than 94,000 vehicles because the fuel pumps can fail and cause stalling.
Nissan is recalling 640,000 more cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a growing problem with faulty latches that can allow hoods to fly open while cars are being driven.
Nissan is recalling nearly 768,000 SUVs worldwide to fix faulty hood latches and electrical shorts that could cause fires.
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating engine compartment smoke or fire complaints in two Jeep Cherokees, and air bags that didn't inflate properly in two Nissan Rogues.
U.S. safety regulators are ordering Japanese auto supplier Takata Corp. to provide more information about air bags that can explode and shoot shrapnel toward drivers and passengers.
Nissan says it's recalling more than 1,800 Infiniti SUVs in the U.S. for an air bag problem that could send shrapnel into the passenger compartment.
So far, more than 12 million vehicles worldwide with air bags made by Japanese parts supplier Takata Corp. have been recalled for the problem.
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers.
Nissan is recalling more than 220,000 Altima midsize cars in the U.S. because the hoods could fly open while they're being driven.
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that a trim panel can cause unwanted acceleration in Nissan Versa small cars.
Michigan gas prices were averaging $2.99 a gallon for regular unleaded on Monday morning, AAA said.
The Michigan State Police is looking for the driver of a Jeep that the agency said hit one of its patrol cars on Lodge Freeway in Detroit Sunday night.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
An individual is dead and a man was seriously injured after a house fire on the east side of Detroit Sunday afternoon, according to city officials.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule."
A 6-year-old girl is in the hospital after police said she accidentally shot herself with an unsecured gun in Detroit on Sunday morning.
An individual is dead and a man was seriously injured after a house fire on the east side of Detroit Sunday afternoon, according to city officials.
The Michigan State Police is looking for the driver of a Jeep that the agency said hit one of its patrol cars on Lodge Freeway in Detroit Sunday night.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
The Detroit Red Wings were beaten by the Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Hurricanes to their fifth straight win.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Oil prices rose over the weekend, following the military action in Iran. That could result in higher prices at the pump, in addition to any price swings for other reasons.
A 6-year-old girl was in stable condition on Sunday after police in Detroit said she accidentally shot herself with a gun that was not secured, Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan is aiming to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from opening a detention center in Romulus and other top stories for the evening of March 1, 2026.
Hundreds of athletes hit the court in Brighton for a Special Olympics Michigan district basketball competition on Sunday. CBS News Detroit sports reporter Matt Finkel shows why the tournament is about much more than basketball.
Three United States troops have died since the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, according to the Pentagon. Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, near where President Trump has been directing the operation.
Several Michigan State University students are stranded in France after the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. The students were on their way to Dubai for a school trip.