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Trump left a ‘massive’ traffic-safety mess for Biden. Item one: Tesla’s self-driving claims
“Dormant,” said Jason Levine, executive director at the Center for Auto Safety [when describing NHTSA under the Trump Administration]. By Russ Mitchell February 4, 2021 Maybe you’ve seen this viral TikTok video: A young man lies in the back seat of his Tesla, covered in blankets, as the car cruises down the highway. The driver’s seat…
Ford And Mazda To Recall More Takata Airbag Inflators
“Where the petition does reference the testing conducted by Takata on Ford inflators, there is little evidence provided to suggest that these inflators will continue to perform after years of exposure.” – The Center For Auto Safety By David A. Wood January 21, 2021 Safety regulators decide Ford should recall 3 million vehicles over driver-side…
Comment on Ford Takata Inflator Inconsequentiality Petition
December 18, 2017 The Center for Auto Safety (“Center”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) notices of receipt of petition for inconsequentiality filed pursuant to 49 CFR Part 556.4 by Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) and Mazda Motor of America (“Mazda”). The Ford and Mazda joint petition seeks a…
Screens in cars are getting even bigger? Is it safe?
by Nathan Bomey January 15, 2021 “There are already some studies that indicate significant driver distraction can be a result of in-dashboard screens,” Jason K. Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said in an email. “The question is, by making them bigger, wider and more integrated with the vehicle, does this make…
Self-driving vehicles allowed to skip some crash safety standards under new rule
Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said in a statement that the long-term safety of the rule hasn’t yet been determined, but said that the agency has not focused on Congressional safety mandates over the last four years. “NHTSA’s insistence of enabling the fast deployment of self-driving vehicles by amending rules…
Used Cars Often Sold with Dangerous Defects
The car industry downplays the dangers of some recalls, but Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, says every recall should be taken seriously. “There are only two reasons why a vehicle is recalled: A safety defect, or it’s violating a safety standard,” he said. by Anthony Giorgianni Checkbook.org Lisa Shelton of…
Elon Musk appears immune to criticism as Tesla ignores the media
“Tesla’s decision to leap frog the custom of giving objective parties, such as the traditional auto press, the opportunity to share their reviewers with the public likely results in fewer consumers understanding ahead of time that full self-[driving] and Autopilot are nothing but deceptive marketing labels,” said Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for…
Hyundai Kia 2.0 and 2.4L GDI Class Action Settlements
The following information is provided as a consumer alert from the Center for Auto Safety. Current and former owners of 2011-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles with 2.0L and 2.4L GDI engines may be eligible for certain benefits as a result of class action settlements. Benefits include the following: Warranty Extension Reimbursement for Past Repairs Reimbursement…
Hyundai Recalling 129,000 U.S. Cars Over Engine Fire Risk, Fined By Regulators
By Matt Posky December 4, 2020 Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling roughly 129,000 vehicles sold in the United States over an engine issue that may pose a fire risk. While we’ve been generally kind to the manufacturer of late, thanks to a rather good lineup of well-designed vehicles, it’s been mucking things up with recalls.…
Rear Impact Guards and Rear Impact Protection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
March 1, 2021 DOT Docket No. FMCSA–2019-0211 Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation West Building, Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Filed via www.regulations.gov. Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Rear Impact Guards and Rear Impact Protection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 85 Federal Register 85571, December 29,…