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Federal Automated Vehicle Policy
The Federal Automated Vehicles Policy sets out a proactive safety approach that will bring lifesaving technologies to the roads safely while providing innovators the space they need to develop new solutions.U.S. DOT proposes guidelines to address driver distraction caused by mobile devices in vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released proposed guidelines today to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles.
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Takata Air Bags
December 9, 2016 : Issued amended order to continue the acceleration of recall repairs for Tataka air bag inflators.
General Motors
September 8, 2016 : Airbag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) my activate a diagnostic test under certain driving conditions. This would cause (...)read more
Ford
September 6, 2016 : A component within the door latches may break causing the door not to be secure. Latches open while the vehicle is in motion, (...)read more
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