# traffic safety (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover traffic safety. Page: Feed: --- ## [Software Bug Prompts 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/software-bug-prompts-2026-jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-274500.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Few things pull a driver out of their groove quite like flipping the windshield wipers during a downpour only to watch the rubber blades stay parked at the bottom of the windshield. In an era where even the simplest of analog functions are governed by code, hardware failure is rarely to blame. That reality has hit home for Chrysler, which announced safety recall 77D for certain Jeep vehicles.… ## [Nissan Recalls Altima Over Frontier Part Mix-Up](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-recalls-sentra-over-frontier-part-mix-up-274487.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, shared component bins and adjacent assembly lines are critical for efficiency. But when parts meant for a body-on-frame pickup truck end up bolted into a unibody sedan, there will be compromises. That is precisely what happened at Nissan North America's Canton Assembly Plant in Mississippi, leading to NHTSA campaign number 26V526. As per the… ## [Dodge Durango Rear Spoiler Recall Expanded, 74k Vehicles Affected](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/dodge-durango-rear-spoiler-recall-expanded-74k-vehicles-affected-274471.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Aero is vital for high-speed stability, but downforce is considerably less helpful when the rear wing detaches at speed, transforming into a high-flying road hazard. FCA US LLC has issued a brand-new recall covering 74,578 units of the Durango, citing factory-equipped spoilers that can ultimately tear free while driving. Logged under NHTSA campaign 26V528 and Chrysler internal code 61D, the latest… ## [BMW Recalls 27,720 Sedans, Coupes, and Convertibles for Premature Differential Interface Wear](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-coupes-and-convertibles-for-premature-differential-interface-wear-274464.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ BMW of North America has formally recalled a bunch of rear-biased vehicles in the United States market, with the campaign targeting select high-performance and executive models from the 2021 through 2026 model years. Encompassing the 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, the field safety action centers around premature wear at the interface connecting the driveshaft and rear differential. As per the… ## [BMW Recalls Certain X3 Models Over Faulty Spindle Connections](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-recalls-certain-x3-models-over-faulty-spindle-connections-274362.html) _2026-08-18 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Few things ruin a drive faster than simply turning the steering wheel only to have the front tires completely ignore your command. This nightmare scenario is precisely the reason why BMW of North America has issued a targeted safety recall for a small batch of the X3 sport utility vehicle. Under campaign number 26V524000, the Munich-based automaker is recalling X3 models produced in the United… ## [Are developers to blame for Santa Fe’s ugly sprawl?](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/are-developers-to-blame-for-santa) _2026-08-18 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Why do the two ends of Cerrillos Road look so different? Land-use rules. ## [848,511 Stellantis Trucks, Vans, Minivans, SUVs, and Cars Recalled for Radio Software Bug](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/848511-stellantis-trucks-vans-minivans-suvs-and-cars-recalled-for-radio-software-bug-274305.html) _2026-08-17 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Detroit's third-largest automaker has issued a safety recall affecting no fewer than 848,511 vehicles in the United States market. Additional vehicles will be recalled in Canada, Mexico, and certain markets outside North America. The grand total is estimated at 955,085 automobiles worldwide. If you've ever thrown a Ram 1500 into reverse and stared at a blank screen where your driveway should be on… ## [2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Hit With Recall Over Tow Converter Short That Disables Stability Control](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2026-toyota-bz-woodland-hit-with-recall-over-tow-converter-short-that-disables-stability-control-274242.html) _2026-08-16 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Toyota's foray into electric off-roading has recently hit a speed bump. As per documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the ruggedized bZ Woodland is at the center of a safety recall affecting 2026 models produced for the United States market. The recall condition traces back to a tow converter module designed for managing trailer lighting when a trailer or a camper… ## [Faulty Turn Signals Trigger New Rivian Safety Recall Covering R1S and R1T Electric Vehicles](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/faulty-turn-signals-trigger-new-rivian-safety-recall-covering-r1s-and-r1t-electric-vehicles-274134.html) _2026-08-13 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Rivian is recalling 3,829 additional R1S and R1T electric vehicles in the United States because one or both front turn signal lamps may fail to illuminate and flash. The reported concern goes against Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs automotive lighting equipment in the United States market. Filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under campaign number… ## [Tesla Is Recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles for Overly Bright Low Beams](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-is-recalling-20349-model-3-and-model-y-vehicles-for-overly-bright-low-beams-274102.html) _2026-08-12 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Driving at night presents enough hazards without the added annoyance of oncoming headlights scorching your retinas. While modern LED setups push the boundaries of automotive illumination, federal regulators have drawn a firm line for Tesla. As per NHTSA campaign number 26V507000, the electric vehicle manufacturer is recalling 20,349 crossovers and sedans for low beams that exceed the maximum… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iB1wUmT21XWI) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Toyota Recalls Tacoma TRD Off-Road Over Bilstein Shock Absorber Oil Reservoir Corrosion Issue](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-recalls-tacoma-trd-off-road-over-bilstein-shock-absorber-oil-reservoir-corrosion-issue-274056.html) _2026-08-11 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ The segment-leading Tacoma has been hit with a safety recall affecting the TRD Off-Road grade. Affecting 2024 and 2025 models produced for the United States market, the oil reservoirs of the Bilstein shock absorber assemblies may corrode at the connection point, eventually causing the reservoirs to separate. If the separation occurs while driving, the subject vehicle remains controllable. On the… ## [Toyota Recalls Half a Million Hybrid Camry Sedans for Instrument Cluster Software Bug](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-recalls-half-a-million-hybrid-camry-sedans-for-instrument-cluster-software-bug-274046.html) _2026-08-11 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ The largest automaker of them all is recalling a great deal of 2025 and 2026 model year Toyota Camry sedans after identifying a software defect affecting the midsizer's instrument cluster display. As per NHTSA campaign number 26V511000, the consequences extend well beyond a blank instrument cluster. Federal regulators claim the defect can disable key notification and warning functions that drivers… ## [What does it take to live in Santa Fe?](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/what-does-it-take-to-live-in-santa) _2026-08-11 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Jenny Schuetz on developer fees, taxing land instead of buildings, and building housing where it won’t burn. ## [GM Recalls Its Largest Electric SUVs and Pickup Trucks for Battery Fire Risk](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/gm-recalls-its-largest-electric-suvs-and-pickup-trucks-for-battery-fire-risk-274008.html) _2026-08-10 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ Ford's biggest rival in the United States market is recalling a batch of large sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks after discovering an internal high-voltage battery defect. According to NHTSA campaign 26V494000, the field safety action comprises the 2026 model year Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV. While the recall population is limited to a… ## [Steel Wheel Manufacturing Issue Prompts 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV Recall](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/steel-wheel-manufacturing-issue-prompts-2026-chevrolet-silverado-ev-and-gmc-sierra-ev-recall-273973.html) _2026-08-09 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Recalls)_ The largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three is recalling a bunch of electric trucks after identifying a manufacturing defect. In these vehicles, the factory-equipped steel wheels may crack and ultimately separate, increasing the risk of a crash for affected customers. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's documentation, suspect Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups… ## [Warning Signs That Identity Theft Is Spreading Beyond One Account](https://safer-america.com/warning-signs-that-identity-theft-is-spreading-beyond-one-account/) _2026-08-05 · Melanie Erkman · Safer America_ An unfamiliar charge may initially look like an isolated problem. However, identity theft can spread across multiple accounts, credit reports and areas of a ... The post Warning Signs That Identity Theft Is Spreading Beyond One Account appeared first on Safer America . ## [Go slow to get unstuck](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/go-slow-to-get-unstuck) _2026-08-04 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ If people truly are scared of height and rapid change, can we negotiate over that? ## [Review: Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/review-yesteryear-by-caro-claire) _2026-08-02 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ This has nothing to do with urbanism, it's just a review of a buzzy novel I really liked ## [Housing, open space, and more: one more week to weigh in on how Los Alamos grows](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/housing-open-space-and-more-one-more) _2026-07-24 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ This survey, which will shape Los Alamos’ next Comprehensive Plan, closes Aug. 1 ## [What Are Vehicle Recalls & Why Are They Important?](https://safer-america.com/what-are-vehicle-recalls-and-why-are-they-important/) _2026-07-22 · Jake Sanborn · Safer America_ In the United States, passenger vehicles are a crucial component of the average person’s everyday life. You rely on your vehicle to get you to ... The post What Are Vehicle Recalls & Why Are They Important? appeared first on Safer America . ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/snyKvu7mv4EY) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Tall buildings really do upset people](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/tall-buildings-really-do-upset-people) _2026-07-21 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Aesthetic complaints about new development aren’t always fig leaves ## [The ROAD to Housing Act became law—without Trump’s signature](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/the-road-to-housing-act-just-became) _2026-07-14 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Plus: capitalism and zoning, why falling home prices are good news, Santa Fe’s homelessness crackdown, and the rest of what I’ve been reading, watching, listening to, and arguing about this week ## [What Rural Highway Crash Data Tells Us About Driver Safety](https://safer-america.com/what-rural-highway-crash-data-tells-us-about-driver-safety/) _2026-07-08 · Brandon Kulik · Safer America_ Ask most drivers where they feel least safe behind the wheel and they’ll describe a city: dense traffic, aggressive merging, pedestrians stepping off curbs, cyclists ... The post What Rural Highway Crash Data Tells Us About Driver Safety appeared first on Safer America . ## [Do it yourself—and then demand more](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/do-it-yourselfand-then-demand-more) _2026-07-07 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Life After Cars, part IV: Chapter 10, the conclusion, and how far DIY activism should go ## [What makes affordable (and green!) housing work?](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/livestream-bob-simpson-and-stephanie) _2026-06-30 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ A recording from Bob Simpson and Stephanie Nakhleh live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203242384/6ff795eb038447818c1b659b94892ada.mp3) ## [Can Dash Cam Footage Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim in Nevada?](https://safer-america.com/can-dash-cam-footage-hurt-your-personal-injury-claim-in-nevada/) _2026-06-29 · Emily Williams · Safer America_ Dashcams are widely considered the ultimate insurance policy against reckless drivers. The logic is simple: if someone hits you, the video provides objective proof of ... The post Can Dash Cam Footage Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim in Nevada? appeared first on Safer America . ## [How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting in an Accident with a Reckless Driver](https://safer-america.com/how-to-reduce-your-chances-of-getting-in-an-accident-with-a-reckless-driver/) _2026-06-24 · Emily Williams · Safer America_ Every time you hit the road, you’re sharing it with the risk of running into a reckless driver. Most people drive responsibly and follow the ... The post How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting in an Accident with a Reckless Driver appeared first on Safer America . ## [Her son was killed in front of her by a drunk driver. Then she was charged with a crime.](https://stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/her-son-was-killed-in-front-of-her) _2026-06-23 · Stephanie Nakhleh · We Can Have Nice Things_ Life After Cars, part III: Those left out, ways to fix it, and the courage lacking ## [Preflight Mechanical Checklist for Small Plane Pilots](https://safer-america.com/preflight-mechanical-checklist-for-small-plane-pilots/) _2026-06-05 · Amanda Ng · Safer America_ Performing a thorough preflight inspection can help identify mechanical issues before they become safety hazards during a flight. Under FAA regulations, pilots are responsible for ... The post Preflight Mechanical Checklist for Small Plane Pilots appeared first on Safer America . ## [Fourth of July Rising Trend of Drunk Driving Accidents](https://safer-america.com/fourth-of-july-rising-trend-of-drunk-driving-accidents/) _2026-06-01 · Caren Sainz · Safer America_ The Fourth of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in the country. Every year, people take to the beach, the pool, the backyard, ... The post Fourth of July Rising Trend of Drunk Driving Accidents appeared first on Safer America . ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uL7syEWIPhvn) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Staying Safe on Tulsa’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections](https://safer-america.com/staying-safe-on-tulsas-most-dangerous-roads-and-intersections/) _2026-05-19 · Brandon Kulik · Safer America_ Tulsa is a driving city. For most residents, getting from point A to point B means spending real time behind the wheel, commuting, running errands, ... The post Staying Safe on Tulsa’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections appeared first on Safer America . ## [When Should a Parenting Plan Be Modified In California?](https://safer-america.com/when-should-a-parenting-plan-be-modified-in-california/) _2026-05-13 · Joseph Garcia · Safer America_ Parenting plans are meant to give children stability and consistency after a separation or divorce. In California, these plans structure how parents will share responsibilities, ... The post When Should a Parenting Plan Be Modified In California? appeared first on Safer America . ## [The Most Overlooked Injuries After Low-Speed Car Accidents](https://safer-america.com/injuries-after-low-speed-car-accidents/) _2026-05-11 · Megan M. · Safer America_ Many people assume that if a car accident happens at a low speed, the injuries must be minor. A simple rear-end collision in traffic, a ... The post The Most Overlooked Injuries After Low-Speed Car Accidents appeared first on Safer America .