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NHTSA missed Cobalt clues

For years, the U.S. government’s auto safety watchdog sent form letters to worried owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other General Motors small cars, saying it didn’t have enough information about problems with unexpected stalling to establish a trend or open an investigation.

BMW issues big motorcycle recall

BMW issues big motorcycle recall

NHTSA has found yet another fault with BMW products, with a recent motorcycle issue uncovered. And while these things can cost a manufacturer quite some money, it’s far better than the alternative.
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NHTSA demands recall data from General Motors

In this Tuesday, June 15, 2010, photo, workers at General Motors' Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio put the final touches on Chevy Cobalts. U.S. safety regulators are demanding that General Motors turn over documents detailing what the company knew when about a dangerous ignition problem that has been linked to 13 car-crash deaths. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

U.S. safety regulators are demanding that General Motors turn over reams of documents and other data showing what the company knew and when it found out about a dangerous ignition problem that has been linked to 13 car-crash deaths.

NHTSA opens investigation into 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

NHTSA opens investigation into 2007-2008 Camry Hybrid braking problem

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation to assess the cause, scope and frequency of reported intermittent loss of assisted braking in model year (MY) 2007-2008 Toyota Camry hybrid electric vehicles.

Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles

Ford recalls 2013 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through Sept. 24, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.