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Tag Archives: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Software Glitch Causes Some Mercedes-Benz Sunroofs to Close
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall on November 1 for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 models due to a software glitch that could cause the vehicle’s sunroof to close unexpectedly when the car is in “car wash … Continue reading
Avoid Tailgating That Shiny New Mercedes; Its Sidelites May Fly Off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on November 3 issued a recall notice for seven 2024 Mercedes GLC 300 vehicles in the U.S. due to the chance of front, rear, and fixed sidelites coming loose. Citing an issue with … Continue reading
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AirPro Says Its Mobile Recalibration Device Meets NHTSA Standards
AirPro Diagnostics says its Auggie mobile static recalibration device has been independently tested to meet the requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). AirPro officials say FT Techno of America, an independent vehicle evaluation company, performed test scenarios … Continue reading
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US Investigating Tesla’s Self-Driving Software After Collision
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after someone filed a complaint that a car caused a crash while employing it. Click here to read more.
Keep America Moving: Infrastructure Bill on Way to President’s Desk
Better late than never. Late on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion bill to rebuild the country’s aging infrastructure, including roads and bridges. After a 228-206 vote, the bill, with $550 billion specified for highways, roads, … Continue reading
Biden Nominates Steven Cliff to Steer NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s deputy administrator since February is expected to be President Joe Biden’s pick to head the auto safety group. The nomination was confirmed Tuesday for Steven Cliff, who has played a vital role in … Continue reading
Mustang Mach-E 2021 Recalled for Improperly Bonded Windshields
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall Sept. 14 for the inadequate front windshield bonding in the Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021. Ford specifically recalled the electric SUV in Canada because the glass roof can fall off and the … Continue reading
What Will Come Out of NHTSA’s Tesla Autopilot Investigation?
What Will Come Out of NHTSA’s Tesla Autopilot Investigation?
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Holds Potential Funding for U.S. Transportation Updates
Poor road and surface conditions are one major cause of broken auto glass, and a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill under debate on the United States Senate floor this week could improve conditions. The bill may delay the legislation’s August … Continue reading
ShowHauler Trucks Recalls Vehicles Due to Faulty Adhesive
ShowHauler Trucks Inc. (ShowHauler) announced that it is recalling certain 2018-2020 Garage Coach, Motorhome, and Toter Coach vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series Windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail. The potential number of … Continue reading
NHTSA Launches Interactive, Searchable Recall Dashboard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled a new cloud-based recall dashboard to make searching for auto safety recall data easy and efficient. The dashboard offers user-friendly and transparent ways to sort, filter, visualize and export recall data, according … Continue reading
NHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for ADAS-Equipped Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 Automated Driving Systems (ADS) to report crashes. “NHTSA’s … Continue reading
Bonding Issues Center of Several Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued three recalls – two from Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) and one from Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino). Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz recently issued a safety recall for the following vehicle models that … Continue reading
Of Consequence or Not? DOT to Consider Petitions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), are preparing to look into compliance issues—or more specifically, an inconsequential noncompliance issues—regarding two batches of laminated glass as far back as November 2017. Since the two … Continue reading
Potential Windows Falling Out and Driver Visibility Issues Spark Latest Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two recalls from Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Volvo The recall, according to NHTSA, states that windows may become detached from the impacted vehicles, which would … Continue reading
Visibility Issues Cause Recalls for Two Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two visibility recalls from Chrysler (FCA) and Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari). FCA The recall, according to NHTSA, states that missing driver side mirror glass reduces driver visibility, which would increase … Continue reading
Case Closed: Final Verdict Issued in Defective Sunroof Suit
The defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia) has come to an end. According to the final judgement, several motions were denied that included excluding expert testimonies. It is ordered and adjudged that … Continue reading
NHTSA Issues New BMW Recall
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a headlight recall for select BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) models. According to the administration, the vehicle’s headlights contain a non-conforming lens. Owners of 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, … Continue reading
Visibility Issue Prompts NTHSA to Issue Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued three visibility recalls on Highland Ridge RV, Keystone RV Company (Keystone), and Thor Motor Coach (TMC). Each recall states the affected vehicle models have bonding issues. Highland Ridge RV The recall, … Continue reading
Adhesion Issue Sparks Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new safety recall of certain Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) buses, medium, and heavy vehicles. The recall states the affected vehicle models’ adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of … Continue reading