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Wearing a seat belt has always been the single most effective way to reduce the risk of fatality and serious injury in a crash. Rear seat passengers consistently lag behind front seat occupants in seat belt usage, with 2022 data showing 91.6% compliance for front seats compared to 81.7% for rear seats. Today the NHTSA unveiled a new rule to enhance seat belt use and save lives. This welcome update to FMVSS No. 208 mandates rear seat belt warning systems and enhances front seat belt warnings for most passenger vehicles up to 10,000 lbs. Once fully implemented, in 2026 & 2027 it's set to prevent over 500 injuries and save about 50 lives annually. Every step we take to prioritize safety paves the way for safer journeys ahead. Read more about the updates: https://hubs.ly/Q02_QRDt0 #FutureofSafety #SafetyFirst #WeAreHumanetics

At NHTSA, every safety-related vehicle complaint is taken seriously. Whether it’s brake failure, steering issues, or defective airbags, reporting these defects helps prevent accidents and saves lives. If you suspect your vehicle has a safety defect, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls to report it. We believe that safe vehicles lead to safer roads. #VehicleSafety #NHTSARecalls #SafetyDefects #SafeCarsSaveLives #MVSTagsAndTitle

In 1965, Ralph Nader published 'Unsafe at Any Speed,' a groundbreaking book that criticized the safety standards of the automotive industry. Nader's meticulous research and compelling argumentation exposed how automobile manufacturers often prioritized cost savings over consumer safety. His work highlighted the design flaws of several models, most notably the Chevrolet Corvair, and accused the industry of resisting safety innovations. The public outcry and political pressure generated by the book's revelations led to congressional hearings and the eventual establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1970. The NHTSA was tasked with setting and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles and road traffic, marking a significant turning point in automotive safety regulation in the United States. Thanks to Nader's advocacy, vehicles today are subject to rigorous safety testing and feature advanced safety technologies, significantly reducing fatalities and injuries on the road. #milestonesinhistory #automotivehistory #RalphNader #UnsafestAnySpeed #ConsumerAdvocacy #NHSTA #RoadSafetyRevolution #ChevroletCorvair

In 1965, Ralph Nader published 'Unsafe at Any Speed,' a groundbreaking book that criticized the safety standards of the automotive industry. Nader's meticulous research and compelling argumentation exposed how automobile manufacturers often prioritized cost savings over consumer safety. His work highlighted the design flaws of several models, most notably the Chevrolet Corvair, and accused the industry of resisting safety innovations. The public outcry and political pressure generated by the book's revelations led to congressional hearings and the eventual establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1970. The NHTSA was tasked with setting and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles and road traffic, marking a significant turning point in automotive safety regulation in the United States. Thanks to Nader's advocacy, vehicles today are subject to rigorous safety testing and feature advanced safety technologies, significantly reducing fatalities and injuries on the road. #milestonesinhistory #automotivehistory #RalphNader #UnsafestAnySpeed #ConsumerAdvocacy #NHSTA #RoadSafetyRevolution #ChevroletCorvair

NHTSA pauses air bag recall after comments raise technical, engineering differences The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has temporarily suspended its decision to recall approximately 50 million air bag inflators, following comments suggesting that not all units are defective. The agency's initial 2023 recall decision targeted ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems inflators manufactured since January 2018, citing concerns about ruptures and metal debris ejection during deployment that could endanger vehicle occupants. NHTSA plans to conduct additional investigations and gather more information from ARC, manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers regarding production processes, technical specifications, and design differences between driver and passenger inflators. The investigation, which began in 2015 after reports of ruptured inflators in specific vehicle models, focuses particularly on friction welding issues, though multiple automakers have disputed this as the cause of the defect. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ec7kn6_t #automotive #safety #NHTSA #recall #airbags #vehiclesafety #manufacturing #qualitycontrol #automotivenews #consumerprotection

Do you know if your car has any active recalls? You can have piece of mind in seconds by using THIS to check 🚗 ⬇️ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an easy way to check for open vehicle recalls! 🔍 How to use the tool: 1. Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls 2. Enter your license plate number, make/model/year, OR VIN 3. Instantly find out if there's an open recall and next steps for free repairs. ⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: This recall tool can be of importance when dealing with personal injury (PI) cases— airbags, brakes, and software issues can impact liability and outcomes. Don’t need this step-by-step right now? Save it for later— you never know when it could come in handy 🤝 https://lnkd.in/ey-VXQJ #knoxvilleparalegal #tennesseeparalegal #NHTSA

Good to see NHTSA update their program which could be instrumental in driving (pardon an awful pun) improvements to consumer driving safety. It’s illustrative industry safety organizations (eg IIHS) are able to move far quicker than governments (for obvious reasons). Key is educating consumers as to the consequences of their choices (or non choices) on selecting a vehicle with these safety features - much more could be done in this area.

It will be very interesting to see how NHTSA moves forward on vehicle safety regulation and consumer awareness efforts especially driverless vehicles with the upcoming Trump administration priorities.

NHTSA warns used car buyers about substandard air bag inflators that can cause death or serious injury. These faulty inflators, often made overseas, have led to three deaths and two severe injuries in the past year. Consumers should check vehicle history, use reputable mechanics, and be cautious of cheap online parts. Suspected faulty inflators should be reported to authorities. Read more here: https://rb.gy/07reuj #VehicleSafety #NHTSA #AirBagSafety #UsedCars #AutoSafety #ConsumerAlert

Want to know if you have a safety recall on your car, truck or SUV that needs to get fixed? Get your vehicle identification number (VIN) off your vehicle and check it here: https://lnkd.in/gp8DaCQF For more details about the problem of millions of vehicles on the road today with unrepaired recalls, check out our stories today on freep.com.