Auto Safety
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Slow U.S. auto safety probes hurting ability to respond to risks, audit saysThe audit found most U.S. NHTSA investigations sampled did not meet the agency's timeliness targets, and faulted other aspects of its review of safety defects.U.S. NewsJun 1, 2023
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Company refuses U.S. recall request for potentially dangerous airbag inflatorsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding the Tennessee company recall 67 million inflators in the U.S. because they could explode and hurl shrapnel.ConsumerMay 12, 2023
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U.S. government looking into complaint about Teslas accelerating without causeU.S. auto safety officials are considering whether to open a formal probe into allegations the issue was connected to 110 crashes and 52 injuries.WorldJan 17, 2020
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U.S. to fine Fiat Chrysler $105M for problems with vehicle recallsThe U.S. government will hit Fiat Chrysler with a record $105 million fine next week for violating laws in a series of vehicle safety recalls, a person briefed on the matter said.ConsumerJul 26, 2015
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What to do when waiting for a tow truckIf you commute by car, there’s a good chance you’ll have to call a tow truck at some point or another. But do you know what to do while waiting for a tow?CanadaDec 11, 2014
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