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Report: NHTSA opens investigation into Ford Super Duty trucks over steering woes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into certain 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks. The investigation covers some 340,000 trucks after the government agency received five complaints of steering box failures. Show More Summary
Study: More drivers than ever are dying on US roads
Our sister site, AOL Autos, reports more people are dying in car accidents in the US than ever before. Fatalities jumped by 5.3 percent last year to 34,080 deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. TheShow More Summary
Report: 2005-2007 Corvette investigated for faulty headlamps
The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 103,374 Chevrolet Corvette models built between 2005 and 2007. The administration is currently looking into a headlight issue after receiving 30 complaints from owners saying that the vehicle abruptly lost both low beams. Show More Summary
Toyota recalling FJ Cruiser due to excessively bright headlights
Now, hold on. This recall isn't quite as serious as it sounds. Yes, Toyota is recalling 11,489 FJ Cruiser models from the 2007 to 2013 model years, and yes, it's because the vehicles, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, "fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. Show More Summary
Report: NHTSA launches investigations into Ford Crown Victoria police cars, Dodge Viper and Porsche 911
Reuters reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating certain Ford Crown Victoria, Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper models for potential defects. NHTSA is currently looking into 2005-2008 Crown VictoriaShow More Summary
Subaru recalls new Forester over pedal entrapment fears
Pedal entrapment and unintended acceleration are hot-button topics these days, so automakers are always staying alert for potential problems. For Subaru and its newly introduced 2014 Forester, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...Show More Summary
Official: NHTSA releases voluntary guidelines to combat distracted driving
In its continuing battle against distracted driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued voluntary guidelines covering the use of in-car infotainment and communication devices. It is NHTSA's intention that the...Show More Summary
About 20k Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX models recalled for potentially faulty brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 2013 Infiniti JX due to a problem with the front brakes. The problem is a result of the brake torque member (a part that attaches...Show More Summary
Chrysler recalling over 200k vehicles across its brands
With more than 200,000 units across six separate recalls and almost all of its brands, it appears that Chrysler has officially jumped headfirst into the recall pool this month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued...Show More Summary
Report: NHTSA considering senior citizen crash test ratings for cars
As part of its ongoing effort to make vehicles as safe as possible, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly looking into creating a new crash-test rating system for cars which includes introducing a "Silver" rating to indicate added safety for senior drivers. Show More Summary
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled over brake lamps
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2013 Outlander Sport models for a couple of brake-related reasons. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the brake lamps may illuminate continuously or intermittently. On top...Show More Summary
Small number of 2013 Buick Encore models recalled for loose steering wheel
General Motors has issued a recall and a stop sale for the 2013 Buick Encore due to an issue that could result in the steering wheel falling off on certain models. In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM...Show More Summary
Hyundai and Kia recalling 1.6M more models for faulty brake switch
In what is likely the largest recall campaign for Hyundai and Kia, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of more than 1.6 million models due to a faulty brake switch. This is in addition to almostShow More Summary
NHTSA launching investigation into 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata rust
The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating almost 400,000 Hyundai Sonata models over rust complaints. So far, NHTSA has received six complaints that Sonata models, built between 2006 and 2008, have allegedly suffered rear control arm failures due to subframe rust. Show More Summary
Ford recalling select Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS models over fuel tanks
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Taurus, 2013 Explorer and 2012 Lincoln MKS models over fuel tank concerns. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicles built between July 19, 2011 and March 15, 2012 may have been built with fuel tanks that have a "marginally sealed seam" on the side. Show More Summary
Report: NHTSA looking for power to fast-track "noncontroversial" auto laws
When it comes to any new regulation that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deems "not controversial and therefore unlikely to receive adverse comment," it would like the power to implement the regulation without the standard period of public comment. Show More Summary
Official: NHTSA SaferCar app allows consumers to track safety ratings, recalls
While many car shoppers say safety is a big factor in their choice of new car, there hasn't been an easy to way to access data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The government agency's website is clunky at best, and close to unusable on mobile devices.
That's why NHTSA decided to release the SaferCar app for mobile iOS devices. Show More Summary
GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and 2013 Cadillac SRX due to a problem with the software for the transmission controller. On about 27,000 SRX and LaCrosse models, theShow More Summary
Report: Ford recalls 2013 Focus, C-Max and Escape over faulty child safety locks
We have yet to find any official documentation from either Ford or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but Edmunds and Cars.com are both reporting that there is a recall on the 2013 C-Max, Focus and Escape. All threeShow More Summary
Report: NHTSA could add 1M cars to GM recall
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may expand a recall campaign for faulty brake lamps. The agency is currently looking into complaints that certain 2004-2011 Chevrolet MalibuShow More Summary