BMW HVAC Blower Wiring Recall
R. Scott King, BSME, Sr. Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Earlier this month, BMW announced it is recalling over 600,000 3-Series vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2011 over concerns of…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Vehicles
R. Scott King, BSME, Senior Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to withdraw a March 2016 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRN) related…
The Count-Down to Electronic Logging Devices
R. Scott King, BSME, Sr. Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Commercial vehicle operators have long been required to comply with federally-mandated hours-of-service rules that control and limit driving time. While…
Modified Vehicle Controls
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: The operator of a new, customized van equipped with specialized hand-controls was fatally injured in a single-vehicle incident when his van…
Guiderail or Not?
Walter M. Wysowaty, PE, CME, MBA, Municipal / Civil Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: The plaintiff was traveling southbound in the right lane when another vehicle, while changing lanes, collided with…
Mechanic Does Double-Duty at the Airport
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: An airport shuttle driver, doubling as an ad-hoc vehicle mechanic, was fatally injured when the vehicle he was working beneath collapsed.…
Rear Axle Failure: Before or After Incident?
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: The operator of a 2001 Ford Windstar minivan was injured when his vehicle suddenly veered off of the highway and struck…
Weld vs. Replace Results in Injury
R. Scott King, BMSE, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: A tractor-trailer mechanic was severely and permanently injured while servicing the air-ride suspension system on a commercial trailer. Witnesses…
