Events leading to government probe of big-rig hitches
March 1, 2011: Fontaine Fifth Wheel sends service bulletin to customers telling them that the Ultra LT hitch used on semis may not lock properly and trailers can detach from tractors on the road.
ACE, Dycom, Chemours, Kraft and Melco are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE ACE Ltd., up 81 cents to $102.49 The insurance company is buying The Chubb Corp. in a $28.3 billion cash-and-stock deal to boost its international presence.
Yamaha recalls about 200 snowmobiles for problem that can cause brakes to fail
Yamaha is recalling about 200 snowmobiles because of brake problems that can cause an injury or death.
Recalls this week include stools, bicycles, toys, electric blowers and Lululemon tops
Tops from Lululemon are among this week's recalled products.
Subaru recalls 72,000 vehicles; software glitch may stop automatic braking system from working
Subaru is recalling some 2015 vehicles to fix a software problem that could cause the automatic braking system to fail.
Mitsubishi recalls 460,000 cars; 5 hurt when air bags push sun visor into passengers
Mitsubishi is recalling about 460,000 cars because the air bags can push sun visors into passengers and cause injuries in a crash.
Lululemon recalls 318,000 women's tops; elastic draw cord caused face and eye injuries
Lululemon is recalling about 318,000 women's tops, saying the hard-tipped elastic draw cords can snap back and injure the face or eyes of a wearer.
Acura recalls 106,000 MDS SUVs; air conditioner bolt can fail and pulleys can fall onto road
Acura is recalling about 106,000 SUVs because an air conditioner pulley can fall off, creating a hazard for other motorists.
Ford Motor recalls more than 200,000 vans and SUVs over instrument panel and seat belt issues
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Transit Connect vans and Escape sport-utility vehicles because of instrument panel and seatbelt issues.
Fiat Chrysler recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs to fix water leak problem that could cause a fire
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 164,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to install shields that stop water from getting into the power rear lift gate controls.
THE LATEST: Senators at hearing on air bag recalls debate giving more funding to safety agency
11:15 Senators at a hearing about defective air bags disagree over whether the nation's highway safety watchdog deserves additional funding.
Senators say Takata may have placed profits over safety by halting factory safety audits
A group of U.S. senators says automotive air bag maker Takata Corp. may have placed profit over safety by halting safety audits of factories.
Tekmira stops adding new patients to study of drug targeting Ebola strain behind outbreak
Shares of drugmaker Tekmira slumped Friday after the company said it stopped enrolling new patients in a trial of a treatment for a strain of Ebola.
Recalls this week include pull toys, bicycles, wood anchors, home aquarium heaters
A line of pull toys for children with parts that pose a choking hazard are among this week's recalled products.
Honda confirms that woman who died in L.A. crash is eighth victim of exploding Takata air bags
Honda is confirming that another person has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag.
General Motors adds more than 243,000 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks to growing Takata air bag recall
General Motors is adding more than 243,000 compact hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada to the growing recall for air bags that can explode with too much force.
Toyota adds nearly 1.4M vehicles to Takata air bag recall including Corolla, Tundra, Sequoia
Toyota is adding nearly 1.4 million cars, trucks and SUVs to a growing recall for air bags that can explode with too much force.
Regulators say Bunnies by the Bay recalls wheeled dog, bunny plush toys due to choking hazard
Safety regulators say a New Jersey company is recalling about 800 plush toys intended for children because their wheels could come off, creating a choking hazard.
Avalanche Biotech tumbles on results for main experimental drug, eye disease treatment AVA-101
Shares of Avalanche Biotechnologies plunged after Wall Street was disappointed with clinical trial results for its drug AVA-101, an experimental treatment for "wet" age-related macular degeneration.
US safety agency investigates complaints of suspension problems with Mazda CX-9 SUV
U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that suspension parts can come loose on Mazda SUVs, causing drivers to lose control.