Nader accuses U.S. of hiding auto defect data
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader charges the federal government buried investigations into 13 automobile defects from 1967 onward. He cites faulty engine mounts, clutch cables, carburetor plugs, fuel spills and unsafe steering components, suggesting millions of cars may be affected. The agency says no new tests since 1968 were conducted to verify steering column safety.
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Nader lists car defects he says threaten safety
Ralph Nader identifies a series of automo bile safety defects he claims the government has not acted on. The list includes Chevrolet engine mounts for 1966 1969 models, clutch cables, 1966 GM Quadrajet carburetors, dash panels on 1971 Vegas, GM power brakes, Chrysler drum brakes, exploding side window glass, energy absorbing steering columns, wheels, and fuel spillage in 1969 70 era cars. He cites government files and discusses potential fire and crash risks.
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Los Padres brush fire controlled near California condor site
A Los Padres National Forest brush fire costing about 208000 was halted Wednesday evening after destroying 1850 acres near Lake Piru. Firefighters, numbering around 1000, stopped the blaze which threatened the condor nesting area and a water shed. The cause remains undetermined.
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