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Wearing a seat belt might seem underrated, but according to the NHTSA, wearing your seat belt can drastically decrease your chance of fatal injuries in a car accident. But, there is a bit of seat belt safety that some people forget, or even ignore altogether, like how to wear your seat belt properly.

NHTSA crash tests reveal shocking information about a model's safety acumen. These five used SUVs didn't do so well. Will you avoid these models?

Safety is a top priority for most drivers. Whether you’re hauling the kids to school or commuting to work, you want to be confident in your car. Thankfully, experts such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) help shoppers identify the safest new vehicles on the market. Most manufacturers have a few models that …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has come under fire from safety advocacy groups claiming it’s not doing its job. The groups are calling for action and hope that the Department of Transportation will better enforce car safety regulations. For the past 50 years, consumer advocate and NHTSA co-founder Ralph Nader has been a proponent …

The Takata airbag safety recall has been ongoing for many years. But, it is not over. The NHTSA is recommending Ford recall 3 million more vehicles over airbag concerns.  What’s wrong with the airbags? The original Takata airbag recall was initiated after several injuries and deaths were recorded resulting from the deployment of airbags. After studying the situation, the …

The recreational vehicle industry is subject to recalls, just like cars and trucks are. The only difference is that an RV may not be used as much as a car or truck. Regardless, a safety issue is still a safety issue and needs to be called out. So, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently …

The NHTSA has been busy issuing safety actions for the recreational vehicle industry these last few months. Sadly, the trend continues. A few more RVs have been added to this month’s list of recalls. As annoying as a recall can be, they are still important and need to be tended to.  Thor Motor Coach: Water in the …

Many people put their recreational vehicles in storage at about this time of year due to the cooler weather. However, just because the RV might be out of sight does not mean that it should be forgotten. For example, the NHTSA has found some safety concerns that affect several RV manufacturers’ products. So, even if …

Recreational vehicles are supposed to be for fun getaways. But, an RV can be more dangerous than necessary if something about its production is not built correctly or is prone to failure. So, just like cars, an RV can become the subject of a recall too. That is the case with the NHTSA recalls listed …

Earlier in October Motorbiscuit covered a Toyota recall regarding failing fuel pumps. At that time, nearly 2 million vehicles were included in the action. Now comes word that the recall has been expanded. It affects models from both Toyota and Lexus from as far back as 2013. The number of vehicles has now chimed in …

The NHTSA and Ferrari have announced a recall. The recall involves rear windows are not bonding the way they should. 1,063 units are affected by the recall in the USA.  What vehicle is part of the recall The 2018-2020 model years of the 812 Superfast are the subject of the recall. They were made between …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) extended new rules on “quiet cars” once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulations that specifically target electric and hybrid vehicles require them to emit an alert sound that warns pedestrians of their approach. According to the agency, any vehicle that weighs up to 10,000 lbs and moves at a …

There are a lot of people that enjoy the outdoors. During the global COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many more people have taken to outdoor activities versus joining the masses in airports, bus depots, or train stations. So, many pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheel, and motorhome have been purchased or cleaned off to get on the road. …

After all of these decades, the hazard warning lights have never changed. And the need for them has not gone away, either. It has become even more important as driving slowly gets back to normal after pandemic shutdowns are being lifted. But now there could be a change to hazard lights since the first ones …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in the business of making the automotive industry and the public aware of dangerous or potentially dangerous things they discover in relation to the vehicles we all use. This means when they issue a recall, it is usually a good idea to examine their findings. The organization recently …

The Takata airbags became the worst product on the market to date, especially with its recalls. Tons of automakers incorporated them into their vehicle designs. Over time, the inflators became a huge issue, and NHTSA, an agency created to keep people safe, got involved.  But an investigation on the NHTSA showed that they failed, in several ways, to …

In a perfect world, all companies tell the truth all the time. But, in reality, it merely isn’t true, and the NHTSA found that out the hard way when General Motors Company promised them there was no ignition defect. GM’s lie did one thing, though, and that was to bring an immense problem, with the NHTSA’s investigative process, …

Recalls are a pain. The manufacturer has to save face by issuing the recall, and the consumer is stuck trying to get an appointment to have an inspection or repair accomplished. But, those are not the hard parts or a recall. The hard part is notifying people after vehicles have change hands quickly. Also, sometimes …

The outdoors is supposed to be a place of fun, relaxation, and adventure. However, a defect or missing part in a recreational vehicle can change all that. One bad piece can get a person hurt. So, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, does its best to examine vehicles for possible safety hazards. To …

Pickup trucks conjure up images of intense labor and hard work. Off-roading, rural, country, cowboy, or construction scenes fill your imagination with notions of what makes a pickup truck a pickup truck. They are also generally reputed to be reliable vehicles. The Ram 1500 pickup truck is very popular. It has earned several top spots. …