New Study States That Active Safety Features Reduce Auto Accidents and Injuries.
According to a news article on gmauthority.com, vehicle safety is one of the top priorities for new and used vehicle purchasers. Modern motor vehicles are a lot safer today due to better build quality and the invention of new safety technologies. Today's new safety technologies actually help motor vehicles avoid collisions. The … [Read more...] about New Study States That Active Safety Features Reduce Auto Accidents and Injuries.
Tesla Autopilot Causes Another Fatal Motorcycle Accident
A news report posted on CNN.com reports that Tesla's Autopilot was involved in another fatal motorcycle accident, and safety advocates are raising questions about Tesla's advanced driver-assist system safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened another probe concerning Tesla's Autopilot. According to the … [Read more...] about Tesla Autopilot Causes Another Fatal Motorcycle Accident
The First Quarter of 2022 Was the Deadliest in 20 Years
According to a report posted on CarScoops.com, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released early traffic fatalities estimates for the first quarter of 2022. The report provides a gloomy outlook for the rest of 2022. So far, 2022 has been the deadliest year for traffic fatalities in the United States since … [Read more...] about The First Quarter of 2022 Was the Deadliest in 20 Years
Used Cars Sold Despite Outstanding Safety Recalls
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Consumer advocates question why used cars can be sold lawfully even though the vehicle might be subject to a safety recall. NBC Bay Area reported that consumer advocates argue used cars with active recalls should not be sold until the vehicle receives the necessary recall inspection and repairs. However, used car … [Read more...] about Used Cars Sold Despite Outstanding Safety Recalls
NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving has grown into a deadly epidemic in the United States. Distracted driving includes texting, setting your navigation, drinking, playing with the radio, shaving, applying … [Read more...] about NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
Self-Driving Vehicle Manufacturers Can “Skip” Federal Safety Regulations
WASHINGTON D.C. - According to an auto safety news report posted on detroitnews.com, the federal government published its final rules governing certain autonomous driving vehicles. The new rules permit certain self-driving vehicle manufacturers to skip several federal crash safety requirements in self-driving vehicles that do not … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Vehicle Manufacturers Can “Skip” Federal Safety Regulations
How to Know if Your Automobile is Safe and Crashworthy
Car owners typically have access to information about their car's cargo capacity, fuel economy, and safety features. However, most car owners do not have readily available information regarding the crashworthiness of their automobile. In fact, crash test scores are not always made public. Also, car owners and consumers are not … [Read more...] about How to Know if Your Automobile is Safe and Crashworthy
Tractor Trailer Underride Crash Attorneys
Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who were injured or who died due to Tractor Trailer underride accidents. Typically underride accidents involve a large trucks and a passenger vehicle. The passenger hits the truck from behind and slides under the trailer of the truck. The issue occurs … [Read more...] about Tractor Trailer Underride Crash Attorneys
Defective Dometic and Norcold Boat and RV Refrigerators Can Cause Fires
Can cause them to burst into flames. The Norcold and Dometic propane/electric gas-absorption refrigerators that are original equipment in thousands of recreational vehicles and boats can cause them to burst into flames. Norcold and Dometic's gas-absorption refrigerators have a serious safety defect. The cooling unit has a steel … [Read more...] about Defective Dometic and Norcold Boat and RV Refrigerators Can Cause Fires
Airbag Crisis Drives Takata to Bankruptcy
Takata Airbag Defect. Takata, the maker of the defective airbags at the center of the world’s largest auto safety recall, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States on June 25, 2017. The defective airbags have been linked to 11 deaths and a number of injuries in the U.S. Takata will sell its surviving operations to a … [Read more...] about Airbag Crisis Drives Takata to Bankruptcy
California Class Action Over Leaky Sunroofs in Cadillac SRX
In a class action lawsuit against Cadillac Automobile Company, a division of General Motors, Cadillac owners allege that certain 2010 to 2013 Cadillac SRX mid-size SUVs were designed and manufactured with defective sunroofs. The defective sunroof allows water to leak into the passenger compartment. A California woman alleges that … [Read more...] about California Class Action Over Leaky Sunroofs in Cadillac SRX
Toyota Officials Once Worked at NHTSA, May Have Influenced Sudden Acceleration Probes
Toyota And NHTSA Too Close. Are Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) too close for comfort? It's a question many are asking in the wake of recalls for millions of Toyota cars for sudden acceleration and braking problems. According to a Reuters report published over the weekend, at least two former … [Read more...] about Toyota Officials Once Worked at NHTSA, May Have Influenced Sudden Acceleration Probes
NHTSA Investigating Dodge Vehicles over Reports of “Roll-aways”
Drivers Say Dodge Vehicles Roll-away When in Parked Position After receiving 43 complaints, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting a “preliminary evaluation” of roughly 1 million Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUVs. Users say that the vehicles roll-away after being placed in the parked … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigating Dodge Vehicles over Reports of “Roll-aways”
Guidelines to Reduce Distracted Driving from Phones
NHTSA Proposed New Guidelines To Reduce Distracted Driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new guidelines in an effort to reduce distracted driving associated with mobile devices and other electronic devices. The voluntary guidelines ask manufacturers to implement pairing, in … [Read more...] about Guidelines to Reduce Distracted Driving from Phones
Traffic-Related Deaths Increased 10.4 Percent in 2016
NHTSA Reports That Traffic-Related Deaths Increased 10.4 Percent The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that traffic deaths increased 10.4 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to the same time period in 2015. In the first six months of 2016, 17,775 people died due to traffic-related events compared to 16,100 … [Read more...] about Traffic-Related Deaths Increased 10.4 Percent in 2016
Latest Airbag Problem May Result in Recall of up to 5 Million Vehicles
In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, Continental Automotive Systems reports a potentially dangerous problem with its airbags that can lead to the failure of the airbags to deploy or to deployment without a crash. Continental Automotive Systems says moisture can get inside … [Read more...] about Latest Airbag Problem May Result in Recall of up to 5 Million Vehicles
Senators Write NHTSA, Raise Concerns about how Takata will Manage Airbag Recall
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey are asking regulators how they will keep Takata Corp. accountable for their recall of air bag inflators, which have been linked to at least eight deaths in the US. The problem is that the inflators can lead to air bag explosion during a crash, propelling shrapnel towards … [Read more...] about Senators Write NHTSA, Raise Concerns about how Takata will Manage Airbag Recall
NHTSA Says Fiat Chrysler Under-reported Deaths and Injuries
Fiat Chrysler Obliged To Reveal To Regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said automaker Fiat Chrysler under-reported a "significant" number of deaths, injuries and legal claims that it was obliged to reveal to regulators. NHTSA announced the underreporting after Fiat Chrysler said it had discovered … [Read more...] about NHTSA Says Fiat Chrysler Under-reported Deaths and Injuries
Highway Safety Agency Says Fiat Chrysler Under-reported Deaths and Injuries
Automaker Fiat Chrysler under-reported a "significant" number of deaths, injuries and legal claims that it was obliged to reveal to regulators, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The federal regulator announced the under-reporting after Fiat Chrysler said it had discovered "deficiencies" in … [Read more...] about Highway Safety Agency Says Fiat Chrysler Under-reported Deaths and Injuries
NHTSA Taps NASA for Toyota Review
NHTSA Use NASA In Toyota Review. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be using NASA scientists in its review of Toyota electronic throttle control systems. The aim of the review is to determine if the electronic throttles are behind problems with sudden, unintended acceleration. Officials with the … [Read more...] about NHTSA Taps NASA for Toyota Review
Subaru Tribeca Recall
Subaru Tribeca Recalls Due To Defective Sensor. Subaru of America is recalling 5,130 of its model years 2008-2009 Tribecas because of an improper sensor installation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not assigned an action number to the recall, which is listed under campaign ID 08V645000 and … [Read more...] about Subaru Tribeca Recall
Another Cooper Tire Recall
Cooper Tire Recall Tires Over Sidewall Separation Problem. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio is replacing defective tires for the second time in eight months and the third time in recent years. This time, Cooper Tire is voluntarily recalling 48,037 tires due to a sidewall separation problem and is filing the recall … [Read more...] about Another Cooper Tire Recall
GM Issues HHR Wagon Recall, While NHTSA Investigates Tahoe and Yukon Fires
HHR Wagon Failed To Meet Crash Standards. General Motors HHR Wagons do not meet federal crash standards, prompting a recall of 181,156 HHR Wagons. News of the HHR Wagon recall came just a few days after it was revealed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating complaints that some of the … [Read more...] about GM Issues HHR Wagon Recall, While NHTSA Investigates Tahoe and Yukon Fires
Airbag Failures Involved in Hundreds of Fatalities Each Year, Yet Little Action is Taken
Airbag Failures In Car Accidents. Airbags are considered by many as a last line of defense against serious injury in a car accident. But a new investigation has found that airbags often fail to deploy when they should, leaving accident victims seriously – and sometimes fatally – injured. The investigation, conducted by the Kansas … [Read more...] about Airbag Failures Involved in Hundreds of Fatalities Each Year, Yet Little Action is Taken
NHTSA Investigation of Chrysler Vehicles with Faulty Airbag Sensors
NHTSA Are Investigating Chrysler Airbag Sensors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal investigation (Action Number EA06003) into more than 800,000 DaimlerChrysler vehicles for potentially defective airbag sensors that can delay or prevent the deployment of airbags in the event of an … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigation of Chrysler Vehicles with Faulty Airbag Sensors
Ford trucks are probed by safety agency for stalling
Ford Trucks Are Being Investigated By NHTSA. Ford Motor Co. trucks are being examined by the National Highway Safety Administration for an engine problem that may cause stalling in vehicles such as the F- series pickup, the industry's top-seller. The NHTSA review will cover about 700,000 vehicles, including the … [Read more...] about Ford trucks are probed by safety agency for stalling
NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durangos and Dakotas for Steering Problems
NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durango And Dakota Steering Problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an official investigation of approximately 500,000 Dodge Durangos (2000, 2004, and 2005 NHTSA Action Numbers PE99074 and PE05056) and Dodge Dakotas 2005 Action Number PE05056) based upon a … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigating Dodge Durangos and Dakotas for Steering Problems
NHTSA Toughen Rules for Auto Roofs
NHTSA Propose New Auto Roof Standards. By the end of the month, the NHTSA will probably institute a new set of regulations requiring stronger roofs for cars, trucks, and especially larger SUVs. The need for such changes has been a matter of disagreement between the auto industry and safety groups. Automakers have argued that … [Read more...] about NHTSA Toughen Rules for Auto Roofs
Volvo’s Safety Image Suffers Black Eye As NHTSA Investigates Electronic Throttle Module Issues
NHTSA Investigating Volvo’s Safety Over Its Electronic Throttle Module Issues. Volvo's safety image suffered a minor black eye last week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate an electronic throttle module. The probe involves 1999 to 2001 models of … [Read more...] about Volvo’s Safety Image Suffers Black Eye As NHTSA Investigates Electronic Throttle Module Issues
NHTSA Investigates Toyota Sienna Rear Seatbelts
NHTSA Are Investigating Toyota Sienna Rear Seat Belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into complaints that the rear middle-row seatbelt frequently jams in the 2004 and 2005 ‘Toyota Sienna’. People have complained that the webbing jams and causes excess slack in the seatbelt assembly. Complaints And … [Read more...] about NHTSA Investigates Toyota Sienna Rear Seatbelts
NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS
NHTSA Investigating Daimlerchrysler Minivans Defective Headlights. The NHTSA has upgraded its investigation (begun in February 2005) involving 675 complaints and 35,000 warranty claims related to defective headlights in 2001 and 2002 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Grand Voyager, and Chrysler Town and … [Read more...] about NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS
NHTSA Restates Rollover Warning For Users of 15-Passenger Vans
NHTSA Concerns About 15-Passenger Vans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced new research that reinforces its existing concerns about 15-passenger vans. As a result, NHTSA reissued its consumer advisory for users of 15-passenger vans for the third time in the past four years. In a new research … [Read more...] about NHTSA Restates Rollover Warning For Users of 15-Passenger Vans
Feds List Several Recalled Vehicles
NHTSA Released Information About Recalled Vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation has released the following information about several vehicles that have been recalled: Toyota Tacoma 2005: On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there is … [Read more...] about Feds List Several Recalled Vehicles
Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
Ford Recalls Escape SUV Due To A Defective Rear Gate. Ford Motor Co. is recalling 262,113 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles to repair a defect in the rear gate. The recall is the second of the vehicles this month. Monday's recall covers 2001-2005 models whose rear lift gate could open during a crash, the National Highway … [Read more...] about Ford Recalls 262,113 Escape SUVs
U.S. Expands Vehicle Rollover Ratings
NHTSA Introduce A New Rating System. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced a new rating system Monday that predicts a vehicle's chance of rolling over in a severe crash and lets consumers compare a vehicle with other similar vehicles. A five-star rating is the highest, meaning the vehicle's chance of … [Read more...] about U.S. Expands Vehicle Rollover Ratings
Land Rover Has Recalled the 2000-2003 Discovery II
The NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Land Rover Discovery II. The U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. Models: Land Rover Discovery II Years: 2000-2003 Number Potentially Involved: 8,117 Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 – June 2003 Recalled Vehicle … [Read more...] about Land Rover Has Recalled the 2000-2003 Discovery II
Cooper Recalls Tires
The NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Cooper Tires. The U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. Make : COOPER Model : MASTERCRAFT AVENGER ZHP Build Dates : JAN 11, 2004 - JAN 31, 2004 Make : COOPER Model : ZEON 2XS Build Dates : JAN 11, 2004 - JAN 31, 2004 Make : … [Read more...] about Cooper Recalls Tires
Chrysler Has Recalled the 2004 Pacifica
NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Chrysler Pacifica. The U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. Make : ‘CHRYSLER’ Model : PACIFICA Year : 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V113000 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, … [Read more...] about Chrysler Has Recalled the 2004 Pacifica
Bentley Motors Has Recalled Vehicles
The NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Bentley Vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. Bentley Motors Models: Bentley Arnage R Years: 2002-2004 Bentley Arnage RL Years: 2003-2004 Bentley Arnage T Years: 2002-2004 Bentley Arnage LWB Years: … [Read more...] about Bentley Motors Has Recalled Vehicles
Toyota Has Recalled the 2004 Sienna
The NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Toyota 2004 Sienna. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information. Make : TOYOTA Model : SIENNA Year : 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V291000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number Of Units Affected … [Read more...] about Toyota Has Recalled the 2004 Sienna
NHTSA Advises Parents of Safety Recall Involving Gracos SnugRide Infant Child Restraints
Defective Child Car Seats Endanger Your Child's Life. Children's car seats protect your most valuable cargo. Children are vulnerable when riding in a vehicle. Their bodies cannot withstand the jarring and jolting in a car crash without the additional protection a car seat provides. Interestingly, a car seat helps reduce the effects … [Read more...] about NHTSA Advises Parents of Safety Recall Involving Gracos SnugRide Infant Child Restraints
Mercedes Has Recalled the 2003 E Class
The NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Mercedes-Benz 2003 E Class. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information. Make : MERCEDES BENZ Model : E CLASS Year : 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V289000 Component: STEERING Potential Number Of Units Affected : 554 Vehicles Nut … [Read more...] about Mercedes Has Recalled the 2003 E Class
Isuzu Motors Has Recalled the 1996-1997 Isuzu Hombre
NHTSA Announced The Recall Of Isuzu Motors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released the following information. ‘Isuzu Motors America, Inc.’ Models: Isuzu Hombre Years: 1996-1997 Number Potentially Involved: 14,860 Dates of Manufacture: June 1996 – August 1997 Wiper Motor May … [Read more...] about Isuzu Motors Has Recalled the 1996-1997 Isuzu Hombre
NHTSA Examines Airbags On Taurus, Sable For Possible Defect
Officials Are Investigating Airbags In Ford Tauruses And Mercury Sables. Federal safety officials are intensifying an investigation of front-impact airbags in nearly 900,000 Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables to see if a defect might keep the airbags from deploying in crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says … [Read more...] about NHTSA Examines Airbags On Taurus, Sable For Possible Defect
NHTSA Probes Continental Tire
Safety Officials Investigating Tires That Ford Use. Federal safety officials opened an investigation Tuesday into 2.7 million tires that Ford Motor Co. has used on the F150 pickup and as replacements in its recall of Firestone tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said there have been at least 338 claims of … [Read more...] about NHTSA Probes Continental Tire
