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USDOT agency expands Takata air-bag inflator recall
May 7, 2016
The U.S. Department of The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said recently that it has expanded the recall of Takata air-bag inflators by 35 million to 40 million air bags.
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DOT proposes additional safety test for buses and motorcoaches
May 1, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced this week that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced a proposal to mitigate injuries and fatalities in collisions involving buses.
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Transportation safety forum emphasizes preventive measures
April 27, 2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently co-hosted the Enhancing Safety Culture in Transportation forum, which was attended by leading officials from U.S. airlines, as well as the automotive and aerospace industries.
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Nearly 20,000 Volvo trucks recalled for defective steering wheels
March 24, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently warned that recalled Volvo trucks that had not undergone recommended repairs were likely still on the road.
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NHTSA campaign targets recent spike in motor-vehicle deaths
February 26, 2016
For the last 50 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken proactive steps to improve the safety of roads throughout the U.S., helping people make safe decisions as they travel roads and highways.
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CEI: Too early to tell what White House policy on self-driving cars will bring
January 28, 2016
At the recent North American International Auto Show, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the Obama administration plans to research, support and regulate self-driving cars and is requesting almost $4 billion over 10 years for research into this new technology.
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NHTSA imposes $40 million penalty on BMW
December 27, 2015
The NHTSA imposed a $40 million civil penalty on BMW, after multiple violations involving the 2014 and 2015 Mini Cooper models. BMW's violations resulted due to a failure to issue a timely recall for vehicles that did not meet crash protection standards, not informing owners of the recall in a timely manner and a failure to give accurate information to the NHTSA in a timely manner.
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Officials launch new safety resource for transportation
December 11, 2015
In honor of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Roadway Safety Foundation introduced a new safety resource for transportation Thursday. The resource, entitled the "Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety" (ChORUS), is designed to address safety concerns specifically for elderly drivers.
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NHTSA upgrades 5-Star safety ratings with NCAP
December 9, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its updated 5-Star Safety Ratings Tuesday called the "New Car Assessment Program" (NCAP).NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings help customers purchase vehicles based on safety. The ratings consider how vehicles perform during crash tests. NHTSA offers extra credit to vehicles with better or advanced safety features.
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