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Over half of car crash victims had drugs or alcohol in their systems, a study says
By The Associated Press December 13, 2022 “It’s scary to all of us in a way,” said Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, a watchdog group. “But frankly, I don’t think I’m that surprised.” DETROIT — A large study by U.S. highway safety regulators found that more than half the…
Consumer, Safety Groups Blast State Attorney Generals’ Settlement with CarMax Over Deceptive Sales of Hazardous Vehicles with Unrepaired Safety Recalls
Center for Auto Safety Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) The Safety Institute Monday, December 12, 2022 NEWS: For Immediate Release Contacts: Rosemary Shahan, President, CARS, 530-759-9440 Bernard Brown, auto fraud expert attorney, 816-283-3100 ext 80 Michael Brooks, Exec. Dir. Center for Auto Safety, 202-328-7700 Sean Kane, President, The Safety Institute, 508-951-1726 …
Why So Many Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Are Getting Recalled for Fire Risk
By Keith Barry December 6, 2022 Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, says that some of these problems are caused by software that wasn’t tested properly, while others are related to mistakes made during the supplier’s manufacturing process. “That suggests they’re not doing the proper quality control in their facilities,” Brooks…
WESH 2 Investigates: Hyundai SUV fire ruins central Florida home, destroys two vehicles
“It’s something that’s a serious issue,” said Michael Brooks of the Center For Auto Safety, a consumer watchdog agency. He says what happened to the Donaldsons is a sign of a much bigger problem: the government requiring automakers to notify people of safety recalls only by U.S. mail. It’s a 55-year-old rule, crafted long before…
Cars that catch fire – Recalls and warnings
By WHIO TV 7October 31, 2022 [su_quote]According to the Center for Auto Safety, there have been more than 8,000 Kia and Hyundai recall notices issued since 2010, involving engine problems or fire risks, including recent recalls covering certain models of Kia Tellurides and Hyundai Palisades, where a faulty tow hitch can ignite. “We continue to…
Senator Richard Blumenthal Announces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths
October 24, 2022 [su_quote]”The STOP Frontovers Act has been endorsed by auto and consumer safety organizations, including Kids and Car Safety, the Center for Auto Safety, Consumer Reports, and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.”[/su_quote] [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced…
What to do when there’s no fix for your car’s recall
By Keith BarryOctober 21, 2022 [su_quote]“When you have one battery supplier who is putting out batteries that are potentially catching fire, you’ll see an increase in the ‘park outside’ warnings,” Michael Brooks, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety says.[/su_quote] David Diller of Los Angeles was excited when he bought his Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in late…
11 more crash deaths are linked to automated-tech vehicles
By Tom KrisherOctober 18, 2022 [su_quote]Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said he is baffled by NHTSA’s continued investigations and by what he called a general lack of action since problems with Autopilot began surfacing back in 2016. “I think there’s a pretty clear pattern of bad behavior on the…
