Cruise Accident With Pedestrian Results in $1.5M Fine by NHTSA
Self-driving car company failed to fully report a pedestrian accident involving one of its autonomous vehicles.
Tag Archives: NHTSA
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Car Accident Deaths Declined In First Half of 2024: NHTSA Report
Traffic fatalities decreased by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2023, continuing a nine-quarter trend of declining car accident deaths in the U.S.
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NHTSA Proposes New Rules to Prevent Head Injuries in Pedestrian Car Crash Accidents
New safety rule could save 67 lives each year, by reducing the number of serious head injuries in pedestrian crashes.
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More than 1.2 Million RAM Trucks Recalled Over Anti-Lock Brake System Failures
Chrysler RAM 1500 vehicles and certain MOPAR replacement parts are being recalled after discovering an ABS software malfunction that may increase the risk of an accident.
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BMW Recalls Over 700,000 Vehicles Due to Water Pump Short Circuit Risk
The automaker is aware of more than a dozen reports of problems with the water pump seals, which may increase the risk of electrical shorts and fires.
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Nearly 300k BMW X3 Vehicles Recalled Over Detaching Cargo Rails
BMW first learned of the potential problem in August 2022, but was unable to inspect the affected vehicle until this Spring.
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Speeding Contributed To 29% Of Fatal Accidents in 2022: NHTSA
Data comes as part of a nationwide awareness campaign launched to promote safer speeds, and help reduce the risk of auto accidents and traffic fatalities, which spiked after the pandemic.
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Toyota Side Curtain Airbag Problems Result in Recall of 145K Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs
Owners of 2024 Toyota Highlander and Lexus TX vehicles are being notified about a risk that defective side curtain air bags may not deploy in an accident.
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Kia Telluride Owners Urged To Park 2020 to 2024 Model Year Vehicles Outside Due to Fire Risks
Nearly half a million newer Kia Telluride SUVs have been recalled, amid reports of the power seat motors overheating and catching the driver seat on fire.
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NHTSA Launches “Put The Phone Away or Pay” Campaign To Combat Distracted Driving
The advertisements target drivers between the ages of 18 and 34, who are most likely to be involved in distracted driving accidents.
