December 14th, 2023 by CCAR Stellantis has renewed their commitment to using “HazmatU” for its network of dealers as part of their mandatory Hazardous Material Training Program Stellantis has selected the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) to be their hazardous materials training and program management partner for (a minimum of) another three (3) years. Since the
April 27th, 2023 by CCARJust when you thought the inflationary pressures were easing up, the U.S. DOT imposed a 7.745% increase across the board on all civil penalties that it assesses, including minor and major infractions of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act and its corresponding regulations. On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the
April 15th, 2023 by CCAR Online training program offered by The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) being used by Mazda for its dealer network as part of their Hazardous Material handling program Like other automotive OEMs, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is preparing its dealer network for handling of electric batteries. Specifically, the 2024 Mazda CX-90 SUV offers
May 25th, 2022 by CCAROn March 21, 2022, the Department of Transportation issued a final rule raising civil penalties amounts for hazardous materials violations. The new maximum penalty for a hazardous materials violation has been raised from $84,678.00 to $89,678.00. However, for incidents including death, serious illness, or significant disease, you can expect a whopping $209,249.00 fine! These adjusted
July 26th, 2021 by CCAR (The following content originally appeared in the publication Automotive News) Chrysler uses everyday items to help people understand how long the plug-in minivan’s lithium ion battery will last and how charging works. CHICAGO — In a world where shopping for electrified vehicles can be confusing, Chrysler has created a website to promote the
June 30th, 2021 by CCARThe following communication was sent by General Motors (GM) to all their U.S. dealers earlier this month. ****************************************************************************************************************************** Recently, we have seen an increase in hazardous material (hazmat) shipping violations. In an effort to reduce these violations and protect the safety of your dealer employees and others, we are reiterating the requirement that any dealership
January 11th, 2019 by CCARfrom http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=20535&mid=&searchresult January 10, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace passenger-side air-bag inflators that may, on deployment, send shrapnel into the vehicle cabin. The Company is unaware of any injuries or accidents associated this vehicle population. The defect is linked to
January 4th, 2019 by CCAR from http://fortune.com/2019/01/04/ford-recalls-airbag-inflators/ January 4, 2019 — Ford has announced plans to recall 953,000 vehicles worldwide—including 782,000 in the United States—amid fears that the passenger air bag inflator could explode and injure riders. The recall is part of a larger recall of Takata airbag inflators, which can hurl shrapnel if they explode after deteriorating over time due to heat and
December 26th, 2018 by CCARfrom https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/report-167m-faulty-takata-air-bags-us-roads-59963507 December 21, 2018 — More than three years after the government took over management of recalls involving dangerous Takata air bag inflators, one third of the recalled inflators still have not been replaced. That’s according to an annual report on the recalls released late Friday by the government and a court-appointed recall monitor. The
November 15th, 2018 by CCARfrom https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-rule-will-aid-recall-defective-takata-airbag-inflators-protecting-public-and Rule Provides Clarity to Auto Dealers and Scrap Recyclers on Proper Disposal 11/14/2018 Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an interim final rule to facilitate the urgent removal of defective Takata airbag inflators from vehicles and prevent defective Takata airbag inflators in scrap vehicles from being
