Tesla Model X Seat Belt Failure Under Probe, US Agency Orders Investigation
US National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says at least 50,000 Tesla Model X are affected by the problem; meanwhile, 120,000 Model Y cars are also under investigation.
Apr 07, 2023, 17:20 PM IST
'Do Not Drive': US Tells Owners to Park Old Honda Cars Until Airbags are Fixed
The US Safety watchdog NHTSA issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for the Honda vehicles made from 2001 through 2003 with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding.
Feb 04, 2023, 17:45 PM IST
Transport Authority in US gives nod to self-driving cars without manual controls
NHTSA believes it is appropriate to finalize this action at this time in anticipation of emerging ADS vehicle designs that NHTSA has seen in prototype form.
Mar 14, 2022, 11:27 AM IST
Tesla probed by German regulators for its Autopilot feature: Report
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US launched its second probe into a potential Autopilot fault after users complained of "phantom braking" at high speeds.
Feb 23, 2022, 17:00 PM IST
Woman dies in Arizona after being hit by Uber self-driving SUV
The accident in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle.
Mar 20, 2018, 00:34 AM IST
US regulators open probe into recall of nearly 1.7 million Hyundai, Kia models
US safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into the recall of nearly 1.7 million vehicles by Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motor Corp over engine defects, according to filings published Saturday.
May 20, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
General Motors recalls 4.3 million vehicles over air bag-related defect
General Motors Co said on Friday it will recall nearly 4.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a software defect that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, a flaw already linked to one death and three injuries.
Sep 09, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
Hyundai recalls 173,000 Sonata cars in US: Filing
Hyundai Motor Co will recall 173,000 model year 2011 Sonata cars in the US market for a potentially defective power steering system, US safety officials said in a filing on Friday
Apr 08, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Google's self-driving car can be a driver: US regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Google of its decision in a letter last week.
Feb 10, 2016, 18:43 PM IST
Automakers vow to boost car safety in U.S. government pact
As the auto industry battles to win public confidence after several massive recalls, a group of 18 major carmakers announced on Friday that they have agreed to a voluntary program with the U.S. government to improve auto safety.
Jan 16, 2016, 01:49 AM IST
Fiat Chrysler to pay $70 million US auto safety fine
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to pay $70 million in fines to resolve a US investigation that it failed to disclose vehicle crash death and injury reports, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2015, 12:09 PM IST
US probes Nissan cars for unwanted acceleration
US government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that a trim panel can cause unwanted acceleration in Nissan Versa small cars.
Jun 28, 2014, 23:26 PM IST
US ignition-switch investigation extended to Chrysler
German automaker Daimler AG, Chrysler`s previous owner, said it was not affected by the NHTSA investigations of Chrysler switches.
Jun 19, 2014, 08:38 AM IST
