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A Banned Air Bag Inflator Has Now Been Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths—Could One Be in Your Used Car?

A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths and three severe injuries in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The disturbing part for used-car owners is that the dangerous part may not appear in a normal vehicle recall search.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Tesla Says The Cybercab Is Street Legal. Regulators Want To Know How.

The country's top road safety agency gave Tesla until the end of the month to answer questions about the Cybercab's self certification.

InsideEVs · Sep 16

NHTSA Reviews Complaint of Engine Coolant Intrusion and Power Loss in 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs

Federal auto safety regulators are reviewing a petition involving approximately 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs over allegations that engine coolant intrusion can cause significant power loss. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26008 on September 3, 2026. The petition covers model-year 2015 through 2018…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

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Ford Recalls Nearly 2,000 Transit Vans Over Rear Seat Belt Warning Failure

Ford is recalling nearly 2,000 newer Transit vans because a malfunction could prevent the vehicle from properly showing whether a rear passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The recall covers certain 2026 and 2027 Ford Transit vehicles and involves the wireless seat belt reminder system located within the rear seat belt…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

NHTSA Expands GM Brake Investigation to More Than 1.1 Million Vehicles

Federal safety regulators have expanded an investigation into potential brake-assist failures to more than 1.1 million vehicles that use General Motors’ eBoost braking system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Engineering Analysis EA26006 on August 21, 2026, after continuing to receive reports involving loss of brake assist. The investigation…

Clever Dude · Sep 8

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Safety Certification After Austin Launch

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation into how Tesla certified its new Cybercab as meeting federal safety standards after the driverless vehicles began commercial deployment in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 on September 3, the same day Tesla began deploying a small…

Clever Dude · Sep 8

Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service

Just hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Blue Bird Recalls 82 School Buses Because Wheelchair Lifts May Not Stop Moving

Blue Bird is recalling 82 Vision school buses from model years 2025 through 2027 because a problem with their wheelchair lifts could prevent the platforms from stopping once they begin moving, creating an injury risk for passengers using the equipment.

Clever Dude · Sep 4

NHTSA Reviews Brake-Loss Allegations Affecting 82,040 Ford Maverick Hybrids

Federal auto-safety regulators are reviewing allegations that certain 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickups can intermittently lose anti-lock and regenerative braking, including one owner’s claim that the problem contributed to a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26007 on August 24, 2026.

Clever Dude · Sep 3

Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards: ‘We want Detroit to build cars that Americans want to buy’

A move away from the aggressive efficiency mandates set by the Biden administration.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2

Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs That Can Lose Drive Power or Headlights

Ford is recalling nearly 149,000 Mustangs because electrical ground connections can fracture, potentially causing drivers to lose drive power, headlights or other important vehicle functions. The recall covers an estimated 148,663 certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Mustang vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA assigned the recall…

Clever Dude · Sep 2

10 NHTSA Recall Lookup Mistakes Drivers Should Avoid Before Calling the Dealer

A NHTSA recall lookup can turn a vague worry about a vehicle into a very specific answer, but only when drivers search correctly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lets vehicle owners check recalls using a VIN or license plate, and the VIN search can identify unrepaired recalls tied to…

Clever Dude · Aug 28

Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's Troublesome V8 Engines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints of engine failures outside the scope of last year’s recall.

Motor1 · Aug 21

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Clever Dude · Aug 21

Toyota Recalls Nearly 50,000 Tacoma Trucks Over Parts That Could Detach While Driving

Nearly 50,000 Toyota Tacoma owners need to check their trucks for a new safety recall involving shock absorbers that could lose a component while the vehicle is moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists 48,280 potentially affected vehicles under recall campaign 26V514000, including certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid and…

The Independent UK · Aug 17

More than 1.5 million cars recalled after bursting into flames while simply parked outside

’Park outside’ recalls are likely to become more common due to the increase in technology manufactured inside vehicles

Clever Dude · Aug 3

NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption From Several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Its Automated Driving System Vehicle

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted automated vehicle company Zoox a temporary exemption from portions of several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to its automated driving system (ADS)-equipped vehicle. The exemption, published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, is effective from July…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain.…

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International Business Times · Jul 30

Amazon's Robotaxis Have Been Approved For Use. Zoox Will Now Begin Charging For Rides

Amazon's autonomous robotaxis can begin charging people for rides after gaining a series of approvals from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Motor1 · Jul 27

The Government May Ban Bad Door Handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to mandate easier methods of egress in all vehicles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

Subaru Recalls 541,000 Foresters, Ascents, and Crosstreks in the US Over a Label Typo Raising Road Safety Concerns

Subaru recalls over 540k vehicles in the US due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels, posing potential safety risks. Affected models include Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid.

Clever Dude · Jul 12

Jeep Fire Recall: Why “Park Outside” Warnings Should Never Be Ignored

A “park outside” warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not a casual suggestion tucked into a pile of paperwork. It is a serious alert that means a vehicle could create a dangerous situation even while sitting quietly in a driveway. For Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners affected…

InsideEVs · Jul 9

Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel

The head of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless.

Clever Dude · Jul 9

The Recall Check Every Driver Should Run Before a Summer Road Trip

Vehicle recalls are more common than many drivers realize. In 2025 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversaw 997 safety recalls covering more than 29 million vehicles, along with hundreds of recalls involving tires, child car seats, and other vehicle equipment.

Benzinga · Jul 2

NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 695,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Braking Issue—GM Recalls Over 14,500 Vistiq EVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will be closing a probe into 695,000 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles over an automatic braking issue.

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