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NEWS ABOUT: NHTSA

NHTSA stories: 3 news summaries
RUNAWAY CARS

Feds: Toyota Statement on Accidents 'Misleading'

Matter isn't closed,
says NHTSA

Nov 5, 09 2:21 PM CST
(Newser) - Federal safety officials have criticized Toyota for trying to play down mechanical concerns over their "runaway cars.” Though victims and media reports have suggested that computer malfunctions or pedal design flaws are to blame in several incidents in which cars uncontrollably accelerated, Toyota says oversize floor mats are... More »

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Toyota • recall • NHTSA • cars

Prius Owners Sue
Over Faulty Headlights

Owners suing Toyota over expensive repair

Jun 30, 09 5:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Toyota’s Prius, now in its third generation, remains the dominant hybrid car. But an increasing number of older Prius owners are finding that the autos have a potentially dangerous flaw—failing headlights. What's worse, the so-called high-intensity discharge lamps, which are optional ugrades, can cost more than $1,000... More »

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Toyota Prius • recall • repair • NHTSA • Prius • auto industry • hybrid car

Blazing Switches Trigger Massive Ford Recall

Cruise-control fires start even with
engines off

Aug 15, 07 11:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ford is recalling 3.6 million vehicles with cruise-control switches that have caused fires even with the engine off, CNN reports. The company recently settled a lawsuit in the death of a woman killed in her home after her husband said their Ford pickup burst into flames in the garage. More »

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fires • Ford • recall • explosion • NHTSA • cars

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