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NHTSA Urges Sober Driving for Super Bowl Sunday

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer alert urging responsible driving during Super Bowl Sunday celebrations. The notice provides guidance for hosts and attendees to prevent drunk driving and ensure safe transportation.

NHTSA Urgent Warning: Dangerous Chinese Air Bag Inflators Linked to Deaths

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an urgent warning regarding substandard Chinese air bag inflators linked to two recent deaths, bringing the total to eight. The agency is investigating these parts, likely illegally imported, and urges owners of used vehicles, especially those with salvage titles, to have them inspected immediately.

NHTSA Study Affirms Need for Female Crash Test Dummy

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study confirming women face a higher risk of injury in vehicular crashes. This research supports the development and use of an advanced female crash test dummy, aiming to improve safety for all occupants.

NHTSA Consumer Alert: Check Vehicle Safety Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer alert urging vehicle owners to check for open safety recalls during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. In 2025, nearly 30 million vehicles and over 1.1 million pieces of vehicle equipment were recalled.

NHTSA Denies Daimler Coaches Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition from Daimler Coaches North America, LLC, for a decision of inconsequential noncompliance. The denial pertains to a defect related to the vehicle's braking system.

NHTSA Proposes Amending FMVSS No. 102 for ADS Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102 to accommodate vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). This proposed rule is open for public comment.

NHTSA Proposes Modernizing FMVSS for ADS-Equipped Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 103 and No. 104. These proposed changes aim to modernize the standards to accommodate vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS).

NHTSA Notice: Zoox Application for Exemption from FMVSS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received an application from Zoox for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system-equipped vehicle. The agency is seeking public comment on this application.

NHTSA Seeks Comments on Personal Electronic Device Distraction Data Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice and request for comment regarding the collection of data on personal electronic device distraction. This consultation period is open for 60 days, closing on May 5, 2026.

NHTSA Proposes ADS/ADAS Incident Reporting Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a notice and request for comment regarding proposed incident reporting rules for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The comment period is open for 61 days.