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Press Releases

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Title	Location	Release Date

Consumer Alert: July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month	Washington, DC	July 05, 2023
NHTSA and FMCSA Propose New Safety Standard Requiring Automatic Emergency Braking Systems in Heavy Vehicles Proposed rule could prevent over 19,000 crashes, save 155 lives, and prevent thousands of injuries every year	Washington, DC	June 22, 2023
NHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Dropped in the First Three Months of 2023 Fatalities decline as more miles are driven; fatality rate drops compared to 2022	Washington, DC	June 21, 2023
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