Issues
Kia Connecting Rod Bearing Failure Prompts Optima Hybrid, Optima PHEV Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration became aware of the failing connecting rod bearings on June 11th, 2018 when the Center for Auto Safety petitioned the federal watchdog to initiate a safety defect investigation into non-collision related fires. By Mircea Panait November 8, 2021 A problem that’s been affecting various Hyundai and Kia models for…
Tesla’s After-the-Fact ‘Recall’ of Software Update Upends Old Rules of the Road
House sends infrastructure bill with EV provisions to Biden; tax credit for union-built EVs delayed
The Center for Auto Safety said in a statement Friday: “While our 51 years of fighting for consumer protection and safety from vehicle crashes has taught us that progress can be slow and painful at times, it is possible.” By Automotive News Staff and wire reports November 6, 2021 The House late Friday passed the…
‘Melting’ car dashboards set off consumer complaints
“It creates a potential safety hazard, and we think it needs to be addressed,” said Jason Levine, who heads the Center for Auto Safety. “There needs to be an investigation. If Nissan doesn’t know, then they need help to figure it out. And if they do know, they need help to make sure they get…
This secret project in Michigan may hold the key to averting a future battery fire crisis
“Anything that can provide vehicle occupants with precious seconds to escape a car fire is worthy of significant exploration,” said Jason Levine, executive director for the Center of Automotive Safety in Washington, D.C. “But now is the optimal moment to minimize potential risk for these sorts of events in EVs.” By Pheobe Wall Howard October…
Car dashboards are literally melting, car owners say
“They have the temerity to claim that it’s not a safety issue. It’s clearly a safety issue. Glare creates a hazardous condition while driving; they have to fix it,” said Jason Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety. By Justin Gray October 23, 2021 ATLANTA — Car dashboards, literally melting away. For seven…
Former Calif. regulator tapped to run highway safety agency
Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said the nomination is an important first step toward working to make roads safer. “We are hopeful that these early indications are indicative of delivering future safety gains for the public,” he said. By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer October 19, 2021 DETROIT —…
Biden Taps Acting NHTSA Chief to Be Agency’s Permanent Head
“In the almost five years since NHTSA has had a Senate confirmed administrator, vehicle crash deaths have significantly increased while the agency has too often failed to utilize either its enforcement or regulatory authority,” said Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety. By Keith Laing October 19, 2021 President Joe Biden has…
Florida drivers face safety hazards from this car maker’s stinky, sticky, glaring dashboards, safety group says
“Once again, history demonstrates relying on the industry to police itself is a bad idea, and it is time for NHTSA to revisit this ill-considered decision, and examine the use of regulatory and enforcement tools to address any hazards to Nissan owners or others who share to roads with these vehicles,” said Jason Levine, Executive…
Response to Request for approval of Event Data Recorder Information Collection by the OMB
October 25, 2021 Contact: Jason Levine, [email protected] or (202) 328-7700 Re: Notice and Request for Comments; Request for approval of Event Data Recorder Information Collection by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Docket No. NHTSA– 2021–0058 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the request for approval from the Office of…