Power Steering Problems in Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks Being Investigated by NHTSA
The NHTSA is investigating whether more than 1 million older model Ram 1500 vehicles should be recalled due to power steering failure risks.
Tag Archives: Truck Accident
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Bus and Heavy Truck Automatic Emergency Braking Will Be Required Under Proposed Rulmaking
The NHTSA has proposed a new rule which would require mandatory automatic emergency braking systems on larger trucks and buses.
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Mid-Size Pick Up Truck Rear Passenger Seat Safety Risks Highlighted in IIHS Report
A new report reveals many popular pickup trucks may have unsafe rear seats, particularly for children.
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Pickup Truck Accidents Higher Rate of Death For Occupants Not Wearing Seatbelts: NHTSA Report
The NHTSA reports more than half of pickup truck occupants who died in auto accidents were not wearing their seat belts.
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NHTSA Proposes Rulemaking To Prevent Fatal Tractor Trailer Underride Crashes
The NHTSA has proposed a new rule requiring side guards on tractor trailers to prevent fatal underride crashes.
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Auto Accident Fatalities Reached Highest Numbers Recorded in Nearly 20 Years: NHTSA Report
A new NHTSA report found that auto accident fatalities reached a record high in 2021 as drivers took to the roads again after the pandemic and took more risks.
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Traffic Accidents Cost U.S. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Per Year, NHTSA Reports
A new NHTSA report finds traffic accidents cost the U.S. economy $340 billion in 2019.
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Car Accident Deaths Declined Over First Three Quarters of 2022, NHTSA Reports
A new report by the NHTSA indicates auto accident deaths declined in 2022 for the first time in several years.
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Tragic School Bus Accident Highlights Need for Seatbelts, Other Safety Features: NTSB
Federal investigators say mandatory seatbelt laws for school buses could prevent numerous deaths and serious injuries to young children.
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Non-Compliant Trailers Used for Food Trucks May Pose Safety Risk, NHTSA Warns
The NHTSA warns that some business owners are importing trailers which do not meet U.S. safety standards, resulting in unexpected expenses and forfeitures.
