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GM recalls Hummers and Chevys, but not until Feds threaten them
GM recalls Hummers and Chevys, but not until Feds threaten them GM is recalling nearly 200,000 Hummers and 51,000 Chevy Spark and Sonic models for two separate defects. The recalled Hummer SUVs have a defect where the ventilation fan motor controls can overheat and possibly start a fire. The models affected include 2006 through 2010…
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Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects
Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects Exploding airbags could be an issue for more than just one manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., for improper deployment. The investigation was opened just weeks after Takata, a Japanese airbag manufacturer, recalled 33.8 million defective inflators. At…
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NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing
NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a rare public hearing where it stated it will be punishing Fiat Chrysler (FCA) after accusing the automaker of failing to adequately recall and fix vehicles as well as failing to notify NHTSA and consumers about defects.…
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NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit
NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require automakers to provide more details with tighter scrutiny on its quarterly reports about possible safety defects and crashes. The U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General just released its audit of the federal safety agency, and the…
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Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags
Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags Honda confirmed the eighth death from a ruptured Takata airbag inflator in Los Angeles, California after an investigation. Last September, Jewel Brangman was driving a 2001 Honda Civic rental when she was involved in a car accident. The investigation shows that her fatality was likely the result…
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Federal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report
Federal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report Federal regulators admitted to failing on handling the General Motors ignition switch defect which led to over 100 deaths according to an internal report called “Path Forward.” The report was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The…
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Nearly half of vehicles aren’t covered under safety regulations: Consumers keeping vehicles longer
Nearly half of vehicles aren’t covered under safety regulations: Consumers keeping vehicles longer Although automakers are required to report any suspicious accidents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are hundreds of crashes that are not reported due to a U.S. safety rule. Under the agency’s safety rule, automakers are not required to report…
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NHTSA’s Recall Tool Not Always Reliable According to Cars.com Investigation
NHTSA’s Recall Tool Not Always Reliable According to Cars.com Investigation The government’s recall check system may not be a reliable source to check if your vehicle has an open recall, according to a Cars.com investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its vehicle search tool last August, which allows consumers to input their vehicles…
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Auto Safety Advocates Challenge NHTSA’s Crash Test Ratings
Auto Safety Advocates Challenge NHTSA’s Crash Test Ratings Figuring out the safest vehicle for you and your family can already be difficult with all the information to consider. Now, you may have to decide which safety crash test scores you allow to weigh in on the decision. Auto safety advocates have shared that the government’s…
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NHTSA Investigates Hercules Tire after Lawyer’s Probe
NHTSA Investigates Hercules Tire after Lawyer’s Probe The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an Equipment Query Investigation into Hercules Tire and Rubber Company, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributer, after probing from Micheal Cowen, a Texas attorney. Cowen represented Krystal Cantu, whose right arm was crushed in a rollover accident caused by tread…
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