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Some simple tips before hitting the road this summer
As thousands of Americans anticipate summer road trips, take time to review our travel safety tipsNHTSA kicks off 'Click It or Ticket' national campaign
Law-enforcement mobilization brings together the power of 10,000 agencies to crack down on unbuckled driversNHTSA announces annual Public Service Awards
NHTSA presented 13 individuals and one organization with its Lifesaver’s Public Service Safety Award.U.S. DOT accelerates replacements of Takata air bag inflators
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Recalls
Takata Air Bags
January 19, 2017: Issued amended order to continue the acceleration of recall repairs for Tataka air bag inflators.
General Motors
September 8, 2016: Airbag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) my activate a diagnostic test under certain driving conditions. This would cause (...)
Ford
September 6, 2016: A component within the door latches may break causing the door not to be secure. Latches open while the vehicle is in motion, (...)
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