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Kickoff planned for National Pedestrian Safety Month
Join us Sept. 29 as we launch National Pedestrian Safety Month to increase traffic safety awareness for walkers and drivers.
Major improvements to child passenger safety announced
New crash test dummy and proposed new regulatory updates will improve safety of child restraint systems.
Workshops on traffic safety planned
NHTSA announced new steps to address the unique traffic safety conditions during the national public health emergency. Join a webinar on Oct. 1 for an overview.
Sec. Elaine L. Chao discusses the importance of car seats and child passenger safety
And, learn how many communities now offering virtual child seat checks and inspections.
Coronavirus resources, information and 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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