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Press Releases

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Title	Location	Release Date

NHTSA Takes Important Step Toward Improving Occupant Protection, Seeks Comment on Updating Seatback Safety Standards	Washington, DC	July 11, 2024
Consumer Alert: NHTSA Alerts Used Car Owners, Buyers of Dangerous, Substandard Replacement Air Bags Three killed, two injured by faulty, cheap, imported aftermarket air bag inflators	Washington, DC	July 10, 2024
NHTSA Launches Speeding Prevention Campaign, Reminding Drivers Speeding Has Deadly Consequences Agency urges drivers to slow down and enjoy the ride	Chicago, Illinois	July 08, 2024
USDOT Names Members to New Motorcyclist Advisory Council Group will advise the Secretary, NHTSA and FHWA on motorcycle transportation safety issues	Washington, DC	June 27, 2024
NHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Continued to Decline in First Quarter of 2024 Projections show an eighth consecutive quarterly decline in traffic fatalities	Washington, DC	June 24, 2024
Consumer Alert: Kia Issues 'Park Outside' Recall for Certain 2020-2024 Telluride Vehicles for Fire Risk Owners should park vehicles outside and away from structures until the free repair is complete	Washington, DC	June 07, 2024
USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031 New standards will save Americans hundreds of dollars at the pump over the lifetime of their vehicles	Washington, DC	June 07, 2024
Consumer Alert: Nissan Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for Certain 2002-2006 Models with Recalled Takata Air Bags Vehicle owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles until they receive the free repair	Washington, DC	May 29, 2024
NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes	Washington, DC	May 16, 2024
Consumer Alert: NHTSA Urges Drivers Not to Use Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals After Another Injury	Washington, DC	May 14, 2024