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Seat Back Safety

Latest News


Safety Advocates Assail Lack of Federal Action on Weak Vehicle Seats. FairWarning. September 2, 2020.

Bill could force automakers to confront safety hazard blamed for dozens of child deaths a year. CBS News. July 4, 2020.

Center for Auto Safety Release on Senate Bills Mandating Changes to Seatback Safety, Distracted Driving Mitigation and Recall Completion Efforts. July 1, 2020.

Opinion


Auto Safety: At the foundation of the House infrastructure bill. The Hill. June 30, 2020.

Our Actions


NHTSA Urged to Warn Parents of Seat Back Failure Dangers to Children in Rear Seats. March 9, 2016.

“No excuse”: Safety experts say this car defect puts kids in danger. CBS News. March 9, 2016.

CAS Petitions NHTSA to Warn Parents of Seat Back Failure Dangers to Children in Rear Seats – 3/9/16

CAS Letter to NHTSA Administrator Rosekind – 3/9/16

CAS Letter to DOT Secretary Foxx – 3/11/16

CAS Supplement to Petition, Early Warning Reporting – 8/4/16

Collapsing Seat Backs and Injury Causation: A Timeline of Knowledge

Friedman Study: Child Fatalities in Rear Impacts

ARCCA/Cantor Petition for Rulemaking on Seat Back Collapse – 9/28/15

 

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