The action covers airbags made by two companies and used by 12 automakers from 2000 to 2018. The parts were linked to seven injuries and one death.
Category: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
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What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
Surprisingly tricky questions about an increasingly popular vehicle.
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G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines
The automakers paid the federal government for falling short of efficiency standards for cars and trucks in recent years.
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U.S. Will Require All New Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems
The Transportation Department wants new cars to automatically stop when they detect an accident is likely.
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Authorities Step Up Their Crypto Crackdown
A string of enforcement actions, the latest involving the multibillion-dollar collapse of Terraform Labs, has put the chill on a recent Bitcoin rally.
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Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self-Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths of injuries caused by the flaws.
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Self-Driving Car Services Want to Expand in San Francisco Despite Recent Hiccups
Waymo and Cruise hope to widen their projects to include more of the city. But local officials are increasingly concerned about breakdowns causing congestion.
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GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors.