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Markey and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transparency, More Reporting to Prevent Auto Injuries, Fatalities

March 25, 2014

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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

March 24, 2014

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

March 20, 2014

 

Updated 5/29/14

CAS Statement on Toyota/DOJ Criminal Settlement

March 19, 2014

 

VIDEO: Mary Barra Message to GM Employees – 3/17/14

March 17, 2014

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GM Redoubles Safety Efforts, Announces New Recalls – 3/17/14

March 17, 2014

GM Redoubles Safety Efforts, Announces New Recalls

 

2014-03-17

CAS Letter to NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman: FARS and EWR Deaths but No Investigation

March 13, 2014

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CAS Letter to General Motors CEO Mary Barra Calling for Safety Victims Trust Fund

March 12, 2014

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

March 7, 2014

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

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