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07 Apr 2023

Tesla Model X Seat Belt Failure Under Probe, US Agency Orders Investigation

US National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says at least 50,000 Tesla Model X are affected by the problem; meanwhile, 120,000 Model Y cars are also under investigation.

04 Feb 2023

'Do Not Drive': US Tells Owners to Park Old Honda Cars Until Airbags are Fixed

The US Safety watchdog NHTSA issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for the Honda vehicles made from 2001 through 2003 with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding.

14 Mar 2022

Transport Authority in US gives nod to self-driving cars

The new rule paves the way for automakers to remove the steering wheel and pedals This new rule is an important step, establishing robust safety standards for [Automated Driving Systems]-equipped vehicles NHTSA acknowledged uncertainty about the development and deployment of vehicles equipped with ADS

23 Feb 2022

Tesla probed by German regulators for its Autopilot feature: Report

Tesla probed by German regulators Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt is reportedly assessing the technology NHTSA launched its second probe into a potential Autopilot fault in USA

19 Mar 2018

Woman dies in Arizona after being hit by Uber self-driving SUV

The accident in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle.

Hyundai Motor Co

20 May 2017

US regulators open probe into recall of nearly 1.7 million Hyundai, Kia models

US safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into the recall of nearly 1.7 million vehicles by Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motor Corp over engine defects, according to filings published Saturday.

09 Sep 2016

General Motors recalls 4.3 million vehicles over air bag-related defect

General Motors Co said on Friday it will recall nearly 4.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a software defect that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, a flaw already linked to one death and three injuries.

08 Apr 2016

Hyundai recalls 173,000 Sonata cars in US: Filing

Hyundai Motor Co will recall 173,000 model year 2011 Sonata cars in the US market for a potentially defective power steering system, US safety officials said in a filing on Friday

10 Feb 2016

Google's self-driving car can be a driver: US regulators

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Google of its decision in a letter last week.

15 Jan 2016

Automakers vow to boost car safety in U.S. government pact

As the auto industry battles to win public confidence after several massive recalls, a group of 18 major carmakers announced on Friday that they have agreed to a voluntary program with the U.S. government to improve auto safety.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

10 Dec 2015

Fiat Chrysler to pay $70 million US auto safety fine

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to pay $70 million in fines to resolve a US investigation that it failed to disclose vehicle crash death and injury reports, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

28 Jun 2014

US probes Nissan cars for unwanted acceleration

US government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that a trim panel can cause unwanted acceleration in Nissan Versa small cars.

19 Jun 2014

US ignition-switch investigation extended to Chrysler

German automaker Daimler AG, Chrysler`s previous owner, said it was not affected by the NHTSA investigations of Chrysler switches.

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