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...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Formation of New NHTSA Safety Teams

Expert panel to help implement improvements identified in ‘Path Forward’ report; internal groups to tackle safety risks

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today released two internal reports from the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

DOT Joins Members of Congress, Industry and Safety Advocates to Highlight the Life-Saving Potential of Groundbreaking Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today joined with members...

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...

U.S DOT Extends Federal Oversight of General Motors

The news comes on the anniversary of GM’s historic agreement with NHTSA after facing record fines for the long-delayed Chevrolet Cobalt recall

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (...

U.S Department of Transportation Announces Steps to Address Takata Air Bag Defects

Takata files defect reports, enters Consent Order; NHTSA to coordinate remedy program

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that at the Department’s insistence, air bag manufacturer Takata has acknowledged that a defect exists in its air bag...

U.S. DOT Announces Fiat Chrysler Public Hearing and Issues Special Order

NHTSA has concerns about 20 recalls and sets public hearing date for July 2

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will hold a public hearing to determine whether...

CONSUMER ADVISORY: Safely 'Share the Road' with Motorcyclists

Safe riding practices, helmet use and cooperation from all drivers will reduce fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind motorists and...

Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Advises Owners of Certain Ford Fiesta, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles to Take Safety Precautions

WASHINGTON – In response to Ford Motor Company’s recall of approximately 390,000 Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises owners of affected vehicles to watch for notification from Ford and...