Center for Auto Safety wants Hyundai and Kia to recall 2.9M vehicles
NHTSA investigating hundreds of fires and one death.
Center For Auto Safety
Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Clarence Ditlow dies
While a thorn in the side of automakers, Ditlow's efforts saved lives.
Did Federal Investigators Delay Action In GM Recall Case?
Federal safety investigators put General Motors under a microscope earlier this week, asking the troubled automaker 107 detailed questions about its decade-long delay in recalling cars with a deadly defect. Now, it may be the federal government's turn to face questions.
Ford Recalling 2013 Escape For The Third Time
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling 7,600 new Escapes to fix coolant leaks that can cause engines to overheat or catch fire.
NHTSA to investigate 3 million 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee over gas tank fires?
The position of the plastic fuel tanks in 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees makes them potential fireballs, argues the Center for Auto Safety. The nonprofit organization says that the fuel tank's location makes the pre-2005 Grand Cherokees prone to catching on fire when involved in an accident. Located behind the rear axle and hanging down below the bumper, shorter vehicles can impact the tank directly, says the Center. The fuel filler neck has also sheared off during some of these incidents, leadi
You try to do a good thing... Gov't recall website gets blasted by consumer groups
Not even an "E" for effort? Apparently not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a website called SaferCar, where you can sign up to get email alerts about new vehicle recalls as they come in. You simply tell NHTSA all about your car and if a recall notice is issued, they ping your email, cell phone, PDA or RSS reader. At least that's the theory. Consumer advocate groups like the Consumer Federation of America and the Center for Au