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Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Another car giant issues urgent recall for thousands of vehicles over airbag concerns
Jaguar Land Rover has recalled nearly 21,000 vehicles across the United States due to a potentially dangerous defect in the front passenger airbag. The issue could have devastating consequences in a crash, as it could tear open and fail to protect occupants. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed the defect on Saturday, warning that faulty airbags could increase the risk of serious injury. In some cases, the torn airbag could also leak hot gas, raising the chance of burns. It marks the second time in a week that a major car manufacturer has recalled vehicles. Last week, Ford issued a warning over fears its engines could stall. A total of 20,999 Range Rover Evoque SUVs, spanning model years 2021 through 2025, are impacted. The vehicles were built between July 10, 2020, and October 7, 2024, at the company's Halewood plant in the UK. Although no injuries or crashes have been reported so far, the British car giant is urging owners to book into dealers for a free fix. The fault was first flagged in May 2023 when abnormal airbag deployments were reported during testing. A months-long investigation revealed inconsistencies in how airbags were folded during assembly, causing the cushion to tear during inflation. JLR officially confirmed the safety issue on June 30 and submitted documents to NHTSA shortly after. Affected airbags were manufactured by Joyson Safety Systems Hungary, a key global supplier. Dealers will replace the airbag module free of charge. Retailers will be notified by July 21, with letters being sent to owners from August 29. Customers who have already paid for repairs may be eligible for reimbursement. Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN on the NHTSA recall website or via JLR's official portal. This is the second time in recent weeks that Jaguar Land Rover has faced scrutiny in the US. In late June, NHTSA launched a separate investigation into more than 90,000 vehicles over steering knuckle failures that could lead to wheel separation. Jaguar Land Rover said in a statement: 'We are committed to the highest safety standards. All affected customers will be contacted, and repairs will be carried out at no cost.'
BBC News
23-06-2025
- BBC News
Halewood: 'Lucky-to-be-alive' shot cat's owner faces £10k bill
A grandmother whose cat was shot multiple times with an air rifle has said her pet is "lucky to be alive" after five pellets were found lodged in his four-year-old, named Ronnie, was believed to have been cornered before being shot, given the extent of his injuries. Owner Pat, 69, from Halewood on Merseyside, described how she first knew something was wrong when her cat was late coming home and then screamed when it was picked comes as Merseyside Police warned pet owners to remain vigilant after reports of two separate shooting incidents in the area. Ronnie's owners have been quoted up to £10,000 to have the pellets removed. At first Pam and her husband Chris thought the cat may have been injured after being hit by car, but a scan by a vet revealed it had suffered shots to its leg and body and five pellets were stuck being referred to a vet hospital Pam and her husband Chris were told it could cost up to £10,000 to remove the said she was so upset after the incident that she cancelled a planned holiday to Spain."This happened on the Tuesday and me and my husband were due to go to Malaga with friends on the Thursday," she said."There was no way I was going to leave him in a cattery after that."You just love them so much, pets are like family."The couple said their pet insurance only covers up to £7,000 and Ronnie is currently on antibiotics and being monitored by said that after sharing her experience online she was shocked to hear about similar incidents in the area."We became aware of another cat that was shot recently and died," she said."This could have been a child hurt. That's what's most worrying."Merseyside Police said it took such incidents of anti-social behaviour seriously and urged anyone aware of similar incidents to contact the charity Tails Animal Welfare said it had seen a "worrying rise" in attacks on animals, including wildlife and birds, across the area in recent months. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Merseyside air rifle cat shootings prompt police warning
Two cats have been shot in incidents involving air rifles in part of Merseyside, leading to a police warning for pet owners to remain incidents happened in Halewood, with one cat shot in Fernwood Drive last week and another targeted in nearby Rainbow Drive in Dave Hassett said using any weapon in public "is extremely reckless" and the force was taking the issue seriously."Targeting animals in this way is a criminal act, not to mention a cruel one, and we are investigating and are in contact with the residents," he said. "I want to assure people that additional resources will be in the area due to this incident and other issues, to disrupt and target anyone we find committing acts of anti-social behaviour and damage."Local charity Tails Animal Welfare said it had seen a "worrying rise" in attacks on animals, including wildlife and birds, across the area in recent Police urged anyone aware of similar incidents to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Attempted murder arrest after man stabbed in chest in Liverpool
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the chest. The victim, in his 30s, was found injured on Elmhurst Road in the Belle Vale area of Liverpool at about 08:45 BST, Merseyside Police is in a serious condition in hospital.A 39-year-old man from Halewood, Knowsley, is being questioned in police custody. Detectives said there were people travelling to work and school at the time as they appealed for Insp Natalie Charlesworth said an investigation into the incident was in its early stages, but it was believed to be a "targeted" attack."We understand the worry that this incident will cause in the community, and we have deployed additional high visibility patrols in the area," she said.A forensic examination of the scene is under way and officers are conducting house-to-house and CCTV with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Boy, 16, in hospital after being stabbed in chest in Halewood
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in the chest and arm in a fight on a Merseyside were called to New Hutte Lane, in Halewood, at about 17:50 BST on Tuesday after reports of two males fighting with boy is in a stable condition in hospital and an investigation is under way, Merseyside Police are carrying out house-to-house inquiries and CCTV footage is being checked. "Inquiries are under way to establish the circumstances around this incident," Det Insp Graeme Kehoe said."Incidents like this can sadly prove fatal and I would urge parents and guardians to warn children and young people of the dangers of arming themselves with knives or other weapons."Tackling knife crime remains a priority for Merseyside Police and we will take robust action against anyone found to be in possession of a knife."Anyone with information is asked to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
