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Find press releases, which include official NHTSA announcements, below and check back for the latest postings.
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Press Releases
| Title | Location | Release Date |
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| NHTSA Launches Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign The 13,524 alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities represented one-third of all traffic fatalities in 2022 |
Washington, DC |
August 15, 2024 |
| Consumer Alert: NHTSA Reminds Everyone to Drive Safely as Children Head Back to School Offers tips for parents, students and drivers as the new school year starts |
Washington, DC |
August 14, 2024 |
| Consumer Alert: Ford, Mazda Issue “Do Not Drive” Warnings for More Than 457,000 Vehicles with Recalled Takata Air Bags Vehicle owners are urged not to drive affected vehicles until the free repair is completed |
Washington, DC |
August 13, 2024 |
| Consumer Alert: NHTSA Reminds Drivers to Safeguard Their Vehicles One vehicle is stolen every 31 seconds in the United States. |
Washington, DC |
July 23, 2024 |
| 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 |