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Press Releases

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Title	Location	Release Date

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
NHTSA Recognizes Traffic Safety Advocates at Annual Lifesavers Conference	Washington, DC	April 04, 2023
Consumer Alert: Important VW Recall for Faulty Front Passenger Detection System Owners should not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat until vehicle is fixed	Washington, DC	April 04, 2023
NHTSA Reminds Drivers to Avoid Distractions, Launches Distracted Driving Campaign Distraction-related fatalities increased 12% from 3,154 in 2020 to 3,522 in 2021	Seattle, Washington	April 03, 2023