Updated: 4/19/10 – Report from Light & Medium Duty Truck Magazine NHTSA Investigates GM Truck Brakes By Light & Medium Truck The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles for possible brake failure, Bloomberg News reported. NHTSA said it has received complaints about loss of braking effectiveness […]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Napa County Fire Department’s 2006 Pierce Enforcer which had a "soft rollover" in the Deer Park area of the Napa Valley. The engine was responding to a tree into power lines, rounded a corner and the back wheels left the roadway and the engine rolled over one time coming to rest […]
Reprint of article on www.fdnntv.com Fire truck maintenance is an essential part of every fire department’s routine and budget. However, with the nation facing an economic downturn, fire department officials are looking for ways to save money. FDNNTV.com’s Barbara Brooks and veteran fire department Maintenance Officer Sammy Dominick, Sr. bring you tips on daily […]
“Unsubstantiated” – Research is continuing by NHTSA and Ford THIS INFORMATION SEEMS TO ONLY BE AFFECTING ONE DEPARTMENT AT THIS TIME AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE WIDESPREAD – PLEASE USE THIS AS INFORMATION ONLY AT THIS TIME SAFETY ALERT!! IMMEDIATATE ACTION REQUIRED!! ** Submitted by a Member ** If you or any […]