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Maine Passes Right to Repair Legislation
By Seth Maimen Maine citizens voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to pass a Right to Repair legislative initiative in the Pine Tree state’s elections. The Maine Right to Repair initiative is very similar to one approved by Massachusetts voters, also … Continue reading
Some Nissan Replacement Windshields Bear the Wrong Maker Code
Nissan North America notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that approximately 1,934 replacement windshields installed in Nissan automobiles between April 2000 and April 2012 bore the incorrect manufacturer certification code. The carmaker says in April 2000, the glass manufacturer, … Continue reading
Hearing Held on Massachusetts Auto Glass Safety Bill
The Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on Oct. 17 in Boston to receive industry comment on a bill creating auto glass replacement standards. “The bill provides a road map for auto glass replacement safety,” said Peter Brown, … Continue reading
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Small Decrease in 2022 Traffic Deaths Sustains Pandemic-Fueled Surge in Roadway Fatalities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that an estimated 42,795 people died in traffic crashes in the United States in 2022, a 0.3% decrease from 2021. The administration notes that the minor decrease follows an “unprecedented pandemic-fueled surge … Continue reading
Hyundai, Kia Issue Fix for Vehicles Falling Prey to Social Media Challenge
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Hyundai and Kia will roll out “theft deterrent software” for vehicles falling victim to a TikTok social media challenge resulting in numerous broken windows and thefts. While the fix is set … Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Evaluation into Ford Explorers and Allegations of Detaching Windshield Trim Panels
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is evaluating 2011-2019 Ford Explorers with respect to allegations that windshield trim panels may detach when driving at “highway speeds.” According to documentation filed by ODI, a preliminary … Continue reading
NHTSA Evaluating Cruise Automated Driving System
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened a preliminary investigation into Automated Driving System (ADS) equipped vehicles operated by Cruise LLC. According to the administration, those vehicles may engage in “inappropriately hard braking” … Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Query into Hyundai Wiper Motor Recall
Hyundai Motor America’s August recall of 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles stemming from the potential failure of a wiper motor brought on by windshield obstructions such as snow and ice may not have been enough. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
Tesla to Recall Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles over Window Automatic Reversal System
Tesla Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will perform a free-of-charge, over-the-air (OTA) software update with respect to the window automatic reversal system on various models from 2017-2022. The safety recall may affect as … Continue reading
Class Action Claims Certified in Lawsuit Against Nissan
A class action lawsuit brought against Nissan North America, Inc. from 2017 alleging a number of its vehicles include a “defect” on their panoramic sunroofs that results in shattering under normal driving conditions continues to make its way through court. … Continue reading
Ford Issues Recall for Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding on 2022 Broncos, Rangers
More than 63,000 Ford 2022 Broncos and Rangers are potentially affected by inadequate windshield bonding, resulting in the manufacturer issuing a recall for the vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), inadequate front windshield bonding may result … Continue reading
NHTSA Probes Tesla Autopilot Crash that Killed Three People
Autopilot is Tesla’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that performs automated functions such as steering, accelerating and automatic braking. Click here to read more.
NHTSA Launches ADAS Education Campaign
The agency says its research has found many drivers don’t know how even some of the most basic ADAS features work. To help combat that, the NHTSA has overhauled its webpage on ADAS, including a more user-friendly interface. Click here … Continue reading
Kia Motors America Recalls 2020 Kia Cadenza for Rear Power Window Malfunction
Kia Motors America has issued a recall for 2020 Kia Cadenza vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2020 to Oct. 15, 2020. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice states that 451 vehicles are affected by this recall for malfunction … Continue reading
Assessing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 94% of traffic accidents are caused by driver error and the leading cause of these is recognition mistakes. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) can help decrease accidents, injuries, and fatalities by reducing these … Continue reading
King Nominated to Lead the NHTSA Again
You might remember Heidi King, as she was chosen by President Trump to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the first time, at the end of June. At the time King gained the Senate’s approval then awaited … Continue reading
Final Count: Traffic Fatalities Show Highest Increase in Almost 50 Years
Traffic fatalities totaled 35,092 in 2015, a 7.2 percent increase from 2014, according to the final numbers released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This number ends a five-decade trend of declining fatalities, according to NHTSA. Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls Select Commercial Bus Models Because of Glass Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Micro Bird MBII, G5 and CT Series commercial buses over a potential glass issue. Continue reading
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2015 Road Fatalities Up 7.7 Percent Over Prior Year
Roadway deaths for 2015 are up 7.7 percent from 2014, according to preliminary data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Fatalities among occupants of vehicles that rolled over increased by 5 percent over the previous year. Continue reading
4 Recalls of Interest to You
From glass and lighting issues to faulty hood latches, here are four new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recalls to have on your radar. Continue reading
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NHTSA Seeking Public Comment on Crash Test Vehicle
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has teamed up with the European New Car Assessment Program, Thatcham and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to develop a specialized 3D crash model to test vehicles that include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The agency has scheduled a public meeting to allow stakeholders to view the vehicle and offer comment. Continue reading
NHTSA Proposes New FMVSS for Bus Glazing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to require the installation of advanced glazing in buses. The new standard would require impactor testing of glazing material. Continue reading
Do Self-Driving Vehicles Need Rear-View Mirrors? NHTSA Weighs In
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) chief counsel recently interpreted a number of provisions in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) as they would apply to Google’s self-driving vehicles (SDV). The tech giant asked NHTSA for its feedback on a variety of topics, including rear-view mirrors and the need for windshields wipers, among others. Continue reading
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NHTSA Gets an Earful about Developing Guidelines for Automated Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held its first public meeting Friday about autonomous vehicles. It is seeking industry insight to develop guidelines for the “Safe Deployment and Operation of Automated Vehicle Safety Technologies.” While NHTSA supports this technology’s rapid introduction, those that took the microphone by and large asked the safety administration to slow down its timetable to set guidance, saying there are still more questions than answers. Continue reading
Rosekind: Vehicles with ADAS Must Be Repaired Correctly
“We want to focus initially on rolling out automatic-emergency braking. Let’s hope all the cameras and sensors work after the car is repaired,” said Mark Rosekind, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrator, during the Washington, D.C., Auto Show on Thursday. “When vehicles are repaired, including windshield replacement, let’s hope this technology works correctly. Continue reading
Will NHTSA Give Crash-Avoidance Technology Safety Stars?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to add a crash-avoidance ratings based on whether a vehicle features multiple technologies, including forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning and blind-spot detection, among others. Continue reading
3 Things the NHTSA Wants You to Know
At a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) meeting, Mark Rosekind, administrator, touched on three areas of highway safety: its current state, how the NHTSA is improving it and new frontiers that will need to be addressed. The Current … Continue reading
Rosekind: Automated Systems Are No Longer Science Fiction
“In many ways, the car hasn’t changed as much in the entire last century as it’s about to change in the next few years. And that change, that safety revolution driven by technology can be accompanied—must be accompanied—by a parallel transformation in culture,” said Mark Rosekind, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrator, during a recent speech in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
NHTSA Closes Investigation into Chrysler Crossfire Backlite Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) has closed an investigation into reports that “the backlite window of the convertible top separates from its adhesive bond attachment” in the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. Continue reading
NHTSA to Recommend Two Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to add two automatic emergency braking systems to the recommended advanced safety features included under its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a five-star safety ratings system, according U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Continue reading
NHTSA Launches Free VIN Look Up for Recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a free online VIN search tool to look up recalls. Continue reading
President Obama Nominates Rosekind to Head NHTSA
President Obama has nominated Mark Rosekind for administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. Rosekind has been a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 2010. “I do think NHTSA should take larger role when it comes to glass and proper installations,” says Melissa Martin, owner of Wisefly Auto Glass, which is has a branch in Georgia and one in California. Continue reading
AGC Automotive Americas Asks NHTSA for Exemption of FMVSS Compliance on Certain Backlites
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from AGC Flat Glass North America, doing business as AGC Automotive Americas Co., asking for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance over certain glazing the company manufactured as replacement automotive backlites for model-year 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix vehicles. AGC officials say the backlites do not fully comply with S5.1 and S5.7 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, Glazing Materials. Continue reading
NHTSA: 22 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 22 million vehicles were recalled in 2013 and “shattering sunroofs” was a big reason behind automotive glass-related recalls. This is the highest total since 2004 when overall recalls reached more than 30 million.
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Several Ford F-150 Owners Report Shattering Backlites to NHTSA
More than 20 F-150 Ford owners of the 2010 model year have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that an alleged glitch in their rear defrosters has caused their backlites to shatter or spiderweb in cracks.
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