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• NHTSA Encourages Auto Industry Whistleblowers To Report Safety Problems and Claim Monetary Awards

  June 16, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has launched a new website for whistleblowers in the automotive industry to report known defects and safety violations, while offering them monetary compensation for successful prosecutions.

• Unfixed Recall Problems Exist In One of Five Vehicles on U.S. Roadways: Report

  September 17, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new report warns the number of unrepaired vehicles under recall has increased this year.

• Unfixed Recall Problems Plague 1-In-6 Uber, Lyft Vehicles: Consumer Reports

  May 23, 2019

  Russell Maas

  One out of every six Uber and Lyt ride sharing service vehicles have unfixed recalls, which could put passengers at risk, according to Consumer Reports.

• Automobile Recall Information Could Be Communicated More Effectively by NHTSA: GAO Study

  December 7, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The GAO reports that consumers have trouble learning about and responding to auto recalls, and suggests heavier reliance on electronic media like texting and emails to inform consumers when their cars have been recalled.

• NHTSA And Maryland Working To Increase Auto Recall Repair Rates

  November 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Maryland has received the first grant in a new program by the NHTSA to get states to inform auto owners of unaddressed recalls when they purchase a used car.

• Transportation Dept. Issues Policy To Guide Development, Rollout, Of Driverless Vehicles

  September 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The Department of Transportation and the NHTSA have issued new policy guidance on how the auto industry should develop and deploy vehicles with self-driving technology.

• Recall Repairs Now Required on All Rental Cars Under New Law

  June 3, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A new law by Congress requires all rental car companies to ensure that vehicles on their lots have any recall repairs fixed before being rented.

• Ford Escape, Focus and C-Max Recall Issued Over Problems Turning Vehicle Off

  July 7, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Ford announced two recalls affecting more than half a million vehicles that may have problems turning off or warning occupants of potential problems.

• Chrysler Failed to Adequately Address Safety Problems: NHTSA Report

  June 19, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Nearly two dozen Chrysler recalls are being scrutinized by federal regulators at an upcoming hearing over whether the company responded appropriately to keep consumers safe.

• Takata Airbag Repairs Lagging, As Recalled Vehicles Remain on US Roads

  January 28, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Millions of unrepaired vehicles are on U.S. roads with defective Takata airbags and other mechanical problems that could cause injuries, accidents and death, according to reports.