The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling specific model year 2000-2002 M-Class and model year 2000-2004 M-Class AMG vehicles. According to the NHTSA vehicle recall alert, approximately 136,751 vehicles are being recalled because of a problem with cruise control that could lead to difficulty or delay in disengaging
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Discussion Surrounding New Jersey Legislation for Mandatory Testing of Infant Life-Threatening Heart Defects Continues
The New Jersey Herald reports that legislation continues to make its way through the New Jersey Legislature regarding mandatory testing for congenital heart disease and other life-threatening heart defects in infants. According to the article, medical experts have stated that about one in 100 children are born with structural heart problems, many of which are not
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Vehicle of On-Duty Patrolman Nearly Hit in Chatham by Woman Charged with DUI and Child Endangerment
The Independent Press reports that a woman was recently put in jail after almost hitting a Chatham Borough patrol car. The 30-year-old woman of Dingmans Ferry, PA was driving with her six-year-old daughter in the car, as well as an adult passenger and that passenger’s six-year-old son. The vehicle being driven by the woman reportedly drifted
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Toms River Township Public Works Employee Dies from Head Injury at Composting Facility
In March 2011, a Toms River township public works employee was killed at work while unloading a box truck, according to The Toms River Patch. According to police, the 53-year-old man died after suffering a head injury at a leaf compost facility. Two employees notified police immediately and emergency personnel arrived soon after. The worker was
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May 2011 Volkswagen Recall to Affect New Jersey Jetta Owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the impending May recall of 2011 Volkswagen Jettas in early April. The reason for this recall is an electrical system malfunction, specifically concerning fuses and circuit breakers. A potential 71,043 certain model 2011 Jettas, manufactured from March 2010 through March 2011, are being recalled by Volkswagen America,
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