Auto Defects
Kias, Hyundais Spontaneously Catching on Fire, Safety Advocates Say
“What they [NHTSA] should be doing is opening into a new investigation into why Kias and Hyundais…are…
Center for Auto Safety Statement on DOT Inspector General Report: NHTSA is Failing on Recall Oversight
The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General’s report confirms the Center for Auto Safety’s long-held concerns that NHTSA…
Growing concern over fire risk involving Kia vehicles
“Sadly, bring a fire extinguisher in your car. If you smell something burning, it’s probably your car.”…
On Second Anniversary of NHTSA Investigation into Carbon Monoxide Leaks in 2011-2017 Ford Explorers Center for Auto Safety Renews Call for Ford Recall Based on Consumer Complaints the Ford “Fix” Does Not Work
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2018 Contact: Jason Levine, (202) 328-7700, [email protected] On Second Anniversary of NHTSA…
Center for Auto Safety Calls on NHTSA to Investigate 2011-2014 Kia Sorento, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe for Fire Hazards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2018 Contact: Grace Garver, [email protected], (202) 328-7700 Center for Auto Safety Calls…
Some Hyundia, Kia vehicles should be probed for noncrash fires, safety advocate says
WASHINGTON — The Center for Auto Safety has asked NHTSA to investigate certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles…
In ‘service campaigns,’ car companies allegedly downplay defects linked to poisoning, crashes, and fires
by Amy Martin ConsumerAffairs.com May 17, 2018 When a driver in southern California noticed that his three-year-old…
Center for Auto Safety Formally Objects to GM Petition to Avoid Takata Airbag Inflator Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – THURSDAY, MAY 10 Contact: Michael Brooks, 202-328-7700 [email protected] …
FAST Act Recall Notification by Electronic Means
December 4, 2015 SEC. 24104. RECALL PROCESS. (a) Notification Improvement.– (1) In general.–Not later than 270 days…