National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fines BMW $40 million for failing to meet safety requirements

NHTSA and Safe Kids Worldwide Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Take Proactive Steps in Preventing Child Heatstroke in Hot Vehicles

31 children died last year as a result of heatstroke; 11 so far in 2015

OXON HILL, MD – As part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) joined Safe Kids Worldwide in urging parents...

TRAVEL ADVISORY: NHTSA Encourages Motorists to Drive Sober this Fourth of July Holiday

WASHINGTON – As one of the deadliest holidays for drunk driving crashes quickly approaches, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging motorists to drive sober, be alert and always buckle up.

During...

Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Urges 15-Passenger Van Users to Always Check Tires Before Driving

WASHINGTON – During Tire Safety Week, May 24-30, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would like to remind all vehicle owners about the importance of tire safety. As the summer driving season begins, NHTSA advises operators of 15-passenger vans to follow...

CONSUMER ADVISORY: NHTSA Encourages Motorists to be Prepared Before Heading Out on Summer Road Trips

WASHINGTON – The upcoming Memorial Day holiday signals the beginning of the busy summer driving season, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges motorists to take simple but necessary precautions to ensure vehicles are in optimal driving condition and...

Transportation Secretary Foxx Urges Fans to Play It Safe and Designate a Sober Driver on Super Bowl Sunday

WASHINGTON – With football fans across the country preparing to watch and celebrate Sunday’s Super Bowl with friends and family, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx reminds fans to enjoy the festivities responsibly and designate a...

Hyundai Agrees to Pay $17.35 Million Fine in Brake Defect Case

Automaker Failed to Report Defect in a Timely Manner

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Hyundai has agreed to pay a $17.35 million civil penalty and comply with NHTSA oversight requirements outlined in a...

NHTSA Announces Final Rule Requiring Rear Visibility Technology

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a final rule requiring rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May 2018. This new rule enhances the safety of these vehicles by...

NHTSA Announces New Mandatory Label to Help Owners Instantly Identify Recall Mailings

Recall labels and new SaferCar App for ANDROID are latest NHTSA efforts to raise recall awareness

U.S. Department of Transportation Extends Cooperative Research Program with Automotive Industry to Cut Drunk Driving on U.S. Roads

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced a five-year extension of its cooperative agreement with the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS), comprised of 15 automakers, to continue researching advanced alcohol...

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