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Newer Cars Are Safer Cars
Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years — learn the facts.
NHTSA announces release of $562 million in highway safety grants
Grants will help save lives by addressing impaired driving, improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety and funding other important traffic safety efforts.
NHTSA grants Nuro exemption petition for testing low-speed driverless vehicle
The electric delivery vehicle is designed to have no human occupant and operates exclusively using an automated driving system.
State of Takata air bag recalls
NHTSA and the Independent Takata Monitor released the latest report about the Takata air bag recalls. In 2019, there were 7.5 million additional repairs of defective air bag inflators.
SAFE Vehicles Rule will put more Americans in newer, safer vehicles
Consumers are more likely to upgrade to newer, cleaner, safer cars if costly regulations don’t raise the price beyond consumers’ means.
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary Elaine L. ChaoHave a safety problem?
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Recalls
Takata Air Bags
December 4, 2019: This recall involves Takata air bags built with non-azide driver inflators (NADI), and is separate from the much larger and ongoing Takata air bag inflator recalls. Vehicles containing NADI inflators were made by Toyota, BMW, Audi, Honda and Mitsubishi.
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.
General Motors
September 6, 2019: The risk of a crash is increased in certain 2014-2017 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs. An issue with the vehicle’s vacuum pump may decrease power brake assist.
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