Issues
Markey and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transparency, More Reporting to Prevent Auto Injuries, Fatalities
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Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 202-224-2742
Kamara Jones (Blumenthal) 202-224-0309
U.S. Pushes for Wider Recall of Graco Car Seats – 3/21/14
Graco Children’s Products, which resisted recalling about 1.8 million child restraints earlier this year, has responded to a special order from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demanding more information about incidents or injuries involving the rear-facing infant restraints. But despite continued pressure from the safety agency, Graco is not saying whether it will remain steadfast in its refusal.
NHTSA Recall 14V-047 – Available Documents
Updated 5/29/14
GM Redoubles Safety Efforts, Announces New Recalls – 3/17/14
GM Redoubles Safety Efforts, Announces New Recalls
2014-03-17
CAS Letter to General Motors CEO Mary Barra Calling for Safety Victims Trust Fund
March 12, 2014 Mary T. Barra Chief Executive Officer General Motor Company PO Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232-5170 Dear Ms Barra: As recognized by your action of appointing an independent investigator, General Motors failure to recall the 2005-07 Chevrolet Cobalt1 ranks up with the Ford Pinto in the history of auto safety scandals. However the…
Markey Statement on New Information on NHTSA Role in GM Chevy Cobalt Safety Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 202-224-2742
Markey Statement on New Information on NHTSA Role in GM Chevy Cobalt Safety Recall
Last week, lawmaker called on NHTSA to require auto manufacturers to post in public database detailed information when manufacturers first become aware of incidents involving fatalities
CAS Reveals Internal NHTSA Files on Cobalt Ignition Airbag Defect
March 7, 2014
CAS Reveals Internal NHTSA Files on Cobalt Ignition Airbag Defect
Calls for Independent Investigation of NHTSA’s Failure to Obtain Recall by 2007