Issues

Missing in FARS description

April 12, 2005

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is the database used by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to track fatal motor
vehicle crashes. FARS data are utilized in a variety of NHTSA
activities, including rulemaking and defect investigation.

NHTSA Pilot Study: Non-Traffic Motor Vehicle Safety Issues

April 12, 2005

NHTSA Study: Deaths and Injuries Resulting from Certain Non-Traffic and Non-Crash Events

April 12, 2005

NCSA Response re: Acura Fire Deaths

April 12, 2005

Response from NHTSA NCSA

April 12, 2005

Big 3 play catch-up in the hybrid game

April 11, 2005

But automakers have different approaches

By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 11, 2005

8 Engines That Missed

April 11, 2005

Automotive News / April 11, 2005

Toyota Broadens Sludge-Repair Program

April 8, 2005

Toyota broadens sludge-repair program
Automaker alters V-6, insists neglect is cause

By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 08, 2002

Sludge bustingToyota’s latest moves to address engine sludge

  • Changes 3.0-liter V-6 engines at factory to improve oil circulation
  • Extends coverage for sludge-related repairs to 8 years from purchase

    List of suspects

    • Memos: Ford made Explorer roof weaker

    March 30, 2005

    Automaker says SUV exceeds federal safety standards and is a safe vehicle.

    By Jeff Plungis / Detroit News Washington Bureau  (March 29, 2005)

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When 26-year-old Claire Duncan died of a fractured skull after a severe rollover accident in her 2000 Ford Explorer, her family wanted answers.

    Active Safety Technology Issues

    March 22, 2005

    Presentation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    November 10, 2004
    Clarence M. Ditlow, Executive Director
    Center for Auto Safety

    The Center for Auto Safety has generally advocated that crashworthiness and occupant restraint are the most critical areas in which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should regulate and issue consumer information. Nevertheless, we agree that new developments in electronics, computer systems and sensors offer major opportunities for crash avoidance.