GM Adds Over 132,000 Heavy-Duty Pickups to Recall
DETROIT — General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park.
December 3, 2024Four New Technologies Added for 2026 Crash Safety Ratings
The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.
Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues
U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.
Cruise Admits to Falsifying Report Over 2023 Crash
Autonomous vehicle maker Cruise has admitted to a federal charge and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine in connection with a crash last year involving one of its vehicles that left a person injured.
Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure
Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.
NHTSA Probes Whether Engines on 1.4 Million Hondas May Fail
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
November 12, 2024NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe
In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.
NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures
DETROIT — NHTSA has ended a 2½-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
November 4, 2024Hyundai Nexo SUV Recalled Over Potentially Explosive Leak
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV model in the United States for a fix after safety watchdogs warned of a potentially explosive fuel leak.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA
NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.