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THE LATEST

NHTSA Announces 2020 Update on AEB Installation

NHTSA announced the progress of 20 automakers toward manufacturing passenger vehicles with low-speed automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. This is part of a voluntary effort by automakers in collaboration with NHTSA.

Drive Sober This Holiday Season, or Get Pulled Over

NHTSA's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign reminds Americans not to drive impaired. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement on the road from December 18 through New Year’s Day.

Hyundai, Kia to Pay Combined $210 Million Over Theta II Recalls

NHTSA announced consent orders with Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia Motors America, Inc. related to recalls for vehicles equipped with Theta II engines. The combined penalties amount to $210 million. The consent orders reflect the agency’s assessment that both Hyundai and Kia conducted untimely recalls of over 1.6 million vehicles equipped with Theta II engines, and inaccurately reported certain information to NHTSA regarding the recalls.

NHTSA Denies GM Petition Regarding Takata Air Bags

NHTSA has denied a General Motors petition regarding Takata air bags, which will compel GM to recall and repair passenger air bags in approximately 5.9 million vehicles. Decision document

NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on ADS Safety Principles

NHTSA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on ADS safety framework, and submitted it to the Federal Register on November 19. Learn more