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Press Releases



23 Results
Title Location Release Date
 
Consumer Alert: Important Ford and Lincoln Fire Risk Recall

Owners should pull over safely and shut down their engine if they hear engine noises, lose power, or see or smell smoke

Washington, DC

June 06, 2023
Consumer Alert: Important Lincoln “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk

Owners should park their vehicles outside until repaired

Washington, DC

June 02, 2023
NHTSA Proposes Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements for New Vehicles

Technology would significantly reduce fatalities and injuries

Washington, DC

May 31, 2023
NHTSA Proposes New Crashworthiness Pedestrian Protection Testing Program

Proposal will help improve safety for vulnerable road users

Washington, DC

May 22, 2023
Half of All Passenger Vehicle Occupants Who Died in a Crash Were Not Buckled Up

NHTSA kicks off 2023 Click It or Ticket campaign to reduce traffic fatalities

Washington, DC

May 16, 2023
Consumer Alert: Important Jeep “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk

Owners should park their vehicles outside until they are repaired

Washington, DC

May 16, 2023
Consumer Alert: BMW Upgrades Takata Recall to “Do Not Drive” Warning, Targeting Older, Most Dangerous Air Bags

Approximately 90,000 unrepaired vehicles remain on the road with an increasing probability of failure

Washington, DC

May 04, 2023
NHTSA Reminds the Public of the Fatal Risk of Hot Cars to Children

Washington, DC

May 01, 2023
NHTSA Estimates for 2022 Show Roadway Fatalities Remain Flat After Two Years of Dramatic Increases

More miles driven and lower fatality rates compared to 2021

Washington, DC

April 20, 2023
USDOT’s NHTSA Takes Steps to Advance Safety in Crashes Involving Passenger Vehicles and Large Trucks and Trailers

Washington, DC

April 18, 2023