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G.M. to Close Hummer After Sale Collapses
By Nick Bunkley
Feb. 24, 2010
New Sample Bill will Aid States in Banning Texting While Driving – 2/22/10
Sample Bill Supported by Auto and Wireless Industries and the Safety Community
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled sample legislation to be used as a starting point for states crafting new laws to prohibit texting while behind-the-wheel, the latest step in the campaign against distracted driving.
Largest Vehicle Recalls
Largest US Vehicle Recalls
1. 21,000,000 Ford NHTSA ID 81V-008: 1970-80 Ford cars & trucks with automatic transmissions that fail to hold or engage in Park. Rather than repair vehicles, Ford send owners a warning label to be placed on dash. 1-9-81
Ford Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Recalls and History
NHTSA Launches Probe into Timeliness of Three Toyota Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced that it is using its statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine if the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner. Federal law requires all auto manufacturers to notify NHTSA within five days of determining that a safety defect exists and promptly conduct a recall.
"Safety recalls are very serious matters and automakers are required to quickly report defects," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Lawmaker: Toyota knew of electronic defects
Lawmaker: Toyota knew of electronic defects
Neil Roland
Automotive News — February 15, 2010 – 12:01 am ET
Lawmakers preparing for hearings on Toyota Motor Corp.’s speed-control problems are reacting with skepticism to the company’s long-standing denials of any electronic defects in its vehicles, based in part on internal 2002 and 2003 documents that have come to investigators’ attention, a key congressman said.