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40 Children Have Died in a Hot Car This Year
These deaths are preventable. Here’s what you can do to protect a child from being left or becoming trapped in a vehicle.
Child Passenger Safety Week is coming up September 15-21
The goal is to make sure your child is in the correct car seat, that it’s properly installed and used, and that it’s registered to ensure you get safety updates.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.$109 million in grants announced to modernize 911 services
Departments of Commerce and Transportation announced grants to 34 states and two tribal nations as part of the 911 Grant Program, which will help centers upgrade to Next Generation 911 capabilities.NHTSA releases progress report on Takata air bag recalls
Average recall repair rates across all manufacturers increased by 30% in 2018 and unrepaired vehicles in Priority Groups 1–3 (the oldest vehicles in the highest-risk areas) has been cut in half in one year.
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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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