National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Lab Asks Government To Investigate Toyota Prius
Auto safety regulators in the U.S. are deciding if they will investigate a complaint that the steering can fail on the Toyota Prius.
Government To Require Electric Cars To Make Noise
The government wants all electric and hybrid vehicles to make some noise when traveling under 18 mph, so pedestrians can hear them coming.
Subaru Recalls Nearly 634,000 Cars And SUVs
Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.
GM Recalls Pickup Trucks To Fix Problem With Hoods
General Motors is recalling more than 145,000 pickup trucks because the hoods can fly open unexpectedly and block the driver’s vision.
Toyota Fined For Failing To Quickly Report Safety Problems
The U.S. government has slapped Toyota Motor Corp. with a record $17.4 million fine for failing once again to quickly report problems to federal regulators and for delaying a safety recall.
BMW Recalls X5 SUVs For Steering Problem
BMW is recalling about 35,000 X5 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a bolt can break and cause the loss of power-assisted steering.
Nissan Recalling Certain Altima Vehicles
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Altima vehicles that total about 13,900 because its bolts could become loose and fall out, increasing the risk of a car crash.
Toyota Recalling 778,000 RAV4 SUVs
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it’s recalling 778,000 RAV4 SUVs and Lexus HS 250h sedans in the U.S. to fix a suspension problem that could cause crashes.
Feds Expand Toyota Fire Investigation To 1.4M Autos
The government has expanded an investigation into fires that can start in the doors of several Toyota models, adding 600,000 Camrys and other vehicles to the probe.
Feds Probe Bus Defect That May Have Caused Crashes
Federal safety regulators are investigating buses made by Motor Coach Industries Inc. during the past 20 years because the drive shafts could fall out and cause the driver to lose control.
Subaru Recalls Forester SUVs To Fix Seat Belts
Subaru is recalling more than 275,000 Forester SUVs because a rear seat belt may not hold a child seat in place securely.
Chrysler Recalling About 200,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs
Chrysler is recalling about 200,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs, because a key part could break and cause a crash.


















