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    Screenshot of features available through NHTSA’s new recalls dashboard.
    July 1, 2021
    The website makes over 50 years of recall data easily available to the public.
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    June 14, 2021
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today posted a new website to make it easier for any employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, ...
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    Feb. 10, 2021
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the progress of 20 automakers toward manufacturing passenger vehicles with low...
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    Dec. 21, 2020
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its annual 2019 traffic fatality data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting...
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    April 3, 2018
    EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says the current standards set in the Obama-era are "too stringent."
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    Jan. 23, 2017
    V2V messages will make use of the on-board, dedicated short-range radio communication (DSRC) devices to “transmit Basic Safety Messages (BSM) about a vehicle’s speed, heading,...
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    Nov. 22, 2016
    Seat belt use in the United States has reached its highest level since the Federal government began regular national surveys in 1994.

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    The recall comes from an issue with a low brake fluid warning light.
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    The vehicles are being investigated over claims that certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models can catch fire, even when the engine is off.
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    In their NHTSA recall report, Ford says the recall was due to the risk of engine intake valves breaking.
    Aug. 13, 2024
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued their decision and called the parts defective.
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    June 21, 2024
    With 2024 almost halfway over, there have been around 500 recalls filed with U.S. regulators. See what manufacturers stuck out the most.
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    May 29, 2024
    Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Mazda, and Kia were among the vehicles recalled.
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    Mercedes-Benz recalls 143,551 vehicles over fuel pump
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    July 7, 2023
    Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles.
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    Exploded air bag
    Still a serious threat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag...
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    'The faster the technology is implemented the more lives that will be saved.'
    NHTSA releases new cybersecurity best practices
    The 2022 Cybersecurity Best Practices leverage agency research, industry voluntary standards, and learnings from the motor vehicle cybersecurity research over the past several...

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    Kia recalls 257,998 Optima vehicles
    Kia is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles due to headliner plate not secured properly.
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    June 16, 2022
    NHTSA has reportedly received 758 reports regarding this brake issue.
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    Turnkey replica car law passed
    Small volume motor vehicle manufacturers are now able to produce and sell turnkey replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago.
    Kia recalls all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles
    Over 30,000 vehicles recalled due to inadequate windshield bonding.
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    March 11, 2022
    Certain BMW vehicles are at risk of a fire while driving or soon after driving when parked.
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    March 9, 2022
    Toyota is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles due to a possible inoperative pre-collision system (PCS).
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    March 3, 2022
    Over 1.7 million Honda Accord and CR-V SUVs are included in the investigation.
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    Feb. 17, 2022
    Electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
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    The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the impact of automated vehicles on mobility, safety, infrastructure, workforce, and the...
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    The windshield wiper arms on certain 2019-2020 Dodge Ram vehicles could loosen causing potentially dangerous driving conditions.
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    Feb. 2, 2022
    Rear power windows may operate unexpectedly, increasing risk of injury.
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    Jan. 20, 2022
    Certain 2014-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans and 2015 Mustang coupes and convertibles are being recalled.
    Nov. 15, 2016
    The new federal safety standard will help pedestrians who are blind, have low vision, and other pedestrians detect the presence, direction and location of these vehicles when ...
    Aug. 30, 2016
    The nation lost 35,092 people in traffic crashes in 2015, ending a five-decade trend of declining fatalities with a 7.2 percent increase in deaths from 2014.
    Aug. 29, 2016
    The proposal would establish safety standards requiring all newly manufactured U.S. trucks, buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating more ...
    April 19, 2016
    Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a meeting to seek public input on planned guidelines for the safe deployment and operation ...
    March 28, 2016
    NHTSA's implementation of its new IT system reflects some recognized project-management practices, like developing plans for managing system requirements and risks, but the agency...
    Feb. 8, 2016
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its latest estimate of traffic deaths, which show a steep 9.3 percent increase...
    Jan. 22, 2016
    NHTSA launched a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives that urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their vehicles fixed...
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    Dec. 8, 2015
    The notice focuses on upgrading the federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) that address underride protection in light-vehicle crashes into the rear of trailers and semitrailers...
    July 20, 2015
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that is the first step of a larger agency initiative to upgrade...
    July 20, 2015
    The EPA and the NHTSA have issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a comprehensive Phase 2 Heavy Duty (HD) National Program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
    June 4, 2015
    The requirement will save up to 49 lives, prevent up to 1,759 crashes each year and provide net economic benefits of more than $300 million annually.
    Jan. 23, 2015
    The agency plans to continue to encourage development and commercialization of additional promising safety-related technologies of vehicle automation through its recommendation...
    Sept. 30, 2014
    NHTSA recently unveiled a vehicle identification number (VIN) look-up tool on its website, safercar.gov, allowing drivers to enter a VIN and identify whether that vehicle is subject...
    Aug. 27, 2014
    The proposed rulemaking has a goal of requiring vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication capability for light vehicles – passenger cars and light truck vehicles – and creating minimum...
    Aug. 20, 2014
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed an online search tool to find out if a specific car has been recalled and why. The car companies will have to ...
    June 9, 2014
    The recall applies to Circle Seal Controls' valves manufactured from July 2011 through December 2013.
    May 16, 2014
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a record $35 million civil ...
    April 8, 2014
    The new regulations will apply to all vehicles 10,000-lb gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and less except motorcycles and trailers.
    March 11, 2014
    Recall includes vehicles sold or registered in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
    Feb. 14, 2014
    Toyota recalls Prius hybrids, RAV4 SUVs, Tacoma trucks and Lexus RX350 SUVs.
    Feb. 5, 2014
    Investigation includes about 363,000 vehicles.
    Feb. 5, 2014
    NHTSA notes Toyota recalled nearly 5.3 million vehicles last year.
    Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm can break.
    Jan. 3, 2014
    Transmission range sensor may not function properly.
    Jan. 2, 2014
    Vehicle can fail to warn of low oil pressure situation.
    Dec. 26, 2013
    Transmission output shaft fracture can result in loss of power.
    Dec. 20, 2013
    Improper crimp in alternator-starter motor wiring harness can cause fire.
    Dec. 18, 2013
    Front seat belt anchor may not be installed properly.
    Dec. 17, 2013
    Tires can experience tread separation.
    Dec. 17, 2013
    Front passenger occupant detection mat controlling airbag can malfunction.
    Dec. 17, 2013
    Power steering system issues can result in loss of steering.
    Dec. 16, 2013
    Jetta Hybrid has gearbox issue while Tiguan has exterior light problem.
    Dec. 13, 2013
    Engines contain valve springs that can eventually break.
    Dec. 13, 2013
    Transmission with weak pawl can result in roll away.
    Dec. 12, 2013
    Recall includes 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles.
    Dec. 9, 2013
    Occupant classification system can fail to detect light person in passenger seat.
    Dec. 9, 2013
    Front seat airbags can fail to deploy.
    Nov. 27, 2013
    Some vehicles have misinstalled fuel line; some experience localized overheating.