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Winter Driving Tips
Make sure you and your vehicle are ready.
Consumer Alert: Changes to odometer disclosure
Starting January 1, odometer disclosures will be required for every transfer of ownership for the first 20 years, beginning with Model Year 2011 vehicles.
Significant improvements in traffic safety in 2019
Crash fatality data showed lowest percentage of drunk-driving fatalities on record. This comes as risky driving behaviors increase during public health emergency.
NHTSA announces AEB installation update
Progress by 20 automakers toward manufacturing passenger vehicles with low-speed automatic emergency braking systems.
Coronavirus resources, info & FAQs from NHTSA
Innovative automotive technologies to address unique challenges, grant program info, Office of EMS resources, and more.
NHTSA's New SaferCar App
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Recalls
Ford
June 11, 2020: Doors may not securely close on certain Fiesta, Fusion, Mustang, Escape, C-Max, Focus, Transit Connect, Lincoln MKZ & MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
Nissan
May 28, 2020: The hood on certain 2013-2018 Nissan Altimas could unexpectedly open while the vehicle is being driven, because of an issue with a secondary hood latch. Some vehicles included in this recall were previously recalled and will need additional repairs.
Takata Air Bags
March 20, 2019: 19 automakers and approximately 56 million Takata air bags in an estimated 41.6 million vehicles. These statistics will fluctuate as repairs are made and previously announced recall campaigns launch on a rolling basis.
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