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NHTSA to revise drug and alcohol highway research project
The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the agency will revise how it conducts a research program on whether drivers...
Toyota recalls some 2014 Highlander vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles because the third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to...
Chrysler recalling 25,000 SUVs over braking issue
Chrysler is recalling 25,250 SUVs to fix a braking issue raised by a supplier, reports The Detroit News. The recall will improve pedal feel during...
GM ignition switches under investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started investigating the timeliness of malfunctioning ignition switches of General Motors. The investigation will be attempted to...
Mazda CX-9 being investigated for brake issues
It is not officially a recall, just an investigation, but with 62,000 cars affected and the complaint being loss of braking power we felt...
Chrysler recalling some 9,655 full-size vans
Chrysler is recalling 9,655 full-size vans to prevent accelerator pedals from sticking, which could lead to unintended acceleration, reports The Detroit News. The automaker will...
NHTSA closes probe into Ford Super Duty trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed an investigation into steering failures on some Ford Super Duty trucks, reports The Associated Press. According...
NHTSA investigates Honda Accords over air bag problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating some Honda Accords because of air bags issues, reports The Associated Press. The agency received complaints...
Report: 22 million vehicles recalled in 2013
In 2013, automakers recalled nearly 22 million vehicles, the most since 2004, reports The Detroit News. The number of vehicles rose by more than 5.5...
NHTSA decides to move forward with vehicle-to-vehicle communication
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology...