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Want your teens to remember to buckle up? Make your own seat belt the first thing you do when you enter the car, and they’ll follow your example. http://ow.ly/yBh1W
If you’re buying alcohol for your party along with fireworks, make certain there’s non-alcoholic drinks available, too. Join us this Wednesday at 4pmET to get the facts on how to stay safe this July 4th from #buzzeddriving. http://ow.ly/yBgGU
464,712 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles from 2010-2014 recalled for the switches that may move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash: http://ow.ly/yBeAv
29,019 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles from 2013-2014 recalled for the driver’s front air bag inflator, which may have been manufactured with an incorrect part: http://ow.ly/yw1RE
1,360 BMW motorcycles from 2012-2014, including C 600 Sport and C 650 GT models, recalled for a potential engine stall: http://ow.ly/yw21n
Now’s the perfect time to talk to your teen driver about safe driving habits they need to know. Set ground rules: you are their number 1 influence. http://ow.ly/yuC8b
196 Nissan LEAF vehicles from 2014 recalled for a problem with the motor control circuit board which may cause the vehicle to suddenly shut down: http://ow.ly/yw26N
13 Seagrave Fire Apparatus #EMS emergency vehicles from 2013-2014 recalled for the seat belt latch plate, which may become partially engaged with the buckle: http://ow.ly/ytnXo
Want to make certain you’ve installed your car seat correctly? Use our app to find the nearest car seat tech near you. Is your child in #therightseat? http://ow.ly/ytnMo
4,629 Ford F-150 vehicles from 2014 with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) recalled for an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet which may cause a total loss of steering control while driving: http://ow.ly/ytnBs
950 BMW R1200 RT motorcycles from 2014 recalled for the piston rod in the rear shock absorber which may break without warning, causing loss of stability: http://ow.ly/ytnnc
President Obama honored NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson at the White House today. Car enthusisasts NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman (right) along with NHTSA Chief Counsel Kevin Vincent (left) and NHTSA Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Dan Smith (center) made sure to check out the car!
464,712 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles from 2010-2014 recalled for ignition switches that may move out of the run position, turning off the engine or causing the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash: http://ow.ly/yokf2
Know someone who’s enjoying the summer party with a few cool drinks? Remind them to leave the keys with a sober driver. #BuzzedDriving IS #DrunkDriving. Join us 7/2 at 4pm ET on Twitter to learn more.
The heat of the sun can be deadly: never leave a child in the car, even if you’ve cracked the window. Ask yourself: Where’s Baby? #heatstrokekills #checkforbaby http://ow.ly/yo1GQ
Honda vehicles from 2001-2011 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo1te
Toyota vehicles from 2003-2005 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo1mm
Have you checked out our new #TireWise page? Get all the info you need about tire safety: http://ow.ly/yo1cW
BMW vehicles from 2001-2006 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo145
34,600 Mazda vehicles from 2003-2008 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo0XO
Seat belts are crucial to staying safe. By wearing your seat belt, you encourage the next generation to wear theirs. Talk to your teens about wearing their seat belts: http://ow.ly/yo0LL
58,669 Ford vehicles from 2005-2007 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo0BN
Honda vehicles from 2003-2005 in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo0u2
Chrysler vehicles in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo0pi
Nissan vehicles in a limited regional recall for air bag inflators that may rupture upon deployment of the air bag: http://ow.ly/yo0kt
Sharing the Fourth of July with friends and family? Use our resources to make certain your child’s riding safe in #therightseat. http://ow.ly/yl0Up
You may be looking forward to a cold one this Fourth of July, but it could be your last holiday if you choose to drink and drive. Join us on Twitter 7/2 at 4pmET to talk how you can still enjoy the holiday and do it safely. http://ow.ly/ykS6e
Earlier in 2014