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NHTSA Addresses Third-Party Access to Diagnostics and Serviceability Info in Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles

September 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Right to Repair

Hyundai and Kia Issue Recalls for Fire Risk

August 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicles should be parked outside until they are repaired. Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommend that owners of select Model Year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new recalls for the risk of fire. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, Kia, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Insurance Association Says Record Rise in Traffic Fatalities Underscores Need for Enhanced Auto Safety Initiatives

August 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s (APCIA) says that the early crash fatality estimates released last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reinforces the need for roadway and driver safety investment. The NHTSA report estimated that 9,560 people died in traffic crashes during the first quarter of 2022, which is a 7% increase […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Fatalities

NHTSA Early Estimates Show Record Increase in Traffic Fatalities Nationwide During First Quarter

August 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic fatalities projected at highest level in 20 years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) on August 17 released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2022. NHTSA estimates that 9,560 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first quarter of 2022. This is an increase of about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Fatalities

FHWA and NHTSA Announce Crash Responder Training Program for Safety Week

November 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) Administration marked the beginning of Crash Responder Safety Week on Monday by spotlighting the training offered by the FHWA for first responders. Designed by and for responders, the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training helps teams of police, firefighters, highway workers, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Safety, Towing, training

New Data Shows That U.S. Road Fatalities Spiked in First Half of 2021

November 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Speeding remains above pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021, which shows the largest six-month increase ever recorded in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history. An estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle […]

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NHTSA Reports Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up Over 10% in First Quarter

September 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Q1 2021 Regional Traffic Fatalities

Increase occurred even though traffic volume was up year-over-year. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Quarter of 2021. NHTSA estimates that 8,730 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first three months of 2021, a 10.5% […]

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Subaru Issues Do Not Drive Notice and Recall on Over 800 MY21 Impreza Vehicles Over Control Arm Weld Failure

September 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru of America has issued a do not drive notice and recall on select Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. This notice and recall involves 802 Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. A lower control arm weld on the front driver’s side may fail on affected vehicles. If this happens, the tire could contact the wheel well, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls, Subaru

GM Expands Recall to All Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles

August 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners urged to limit charging, park away from structures, and more. GM is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall applies to all Bolt […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chevrolet Bolt, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

GM Issues New Recall and Safety Instructions for 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners urged to limit charging capacity, park away from structures, charge after every use. GM has issued a new recall affecting the 50,932 Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles, , even if the owner has had the previous recall repairs completed covered under the original recall announced in November 2020 and revised in May 2021. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

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