Tag: NHTSA

A Plea to NHTSA to Simplify Nomenclature

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify! On February 14, 2018, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King testified before the House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on Energy and Commerce. Among the topics was NHTSA’s goal of safe testing and deployment of Automated Driving Systems, and in the question and answer session noted …

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Recall Trend Highlights Electronic and Safety Systems

Recall Trend A disturbing trend appeared in the recalls (2015) we tracked since our last newsletter. Six recalls were issued involving automated electronic systems, including safety systems directly and indirectly. And they simply got more troublesome through the course of the month. First, GM recalled 51,000 Spark, Sonic models for radio, warning glitch. The warning …

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Beyond Airbag Recalls: The Danger of Sitting Too Close

Don’t Sit Too Close We retweet important automotive recall notices for the safety of our followers. Lately the vast majority revolve around the widening recall of Takata air bags. Millions of cars and drivers are affected, and in light of this, I couldn’t ignore something that I had seen some months ago. While driving a …

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Lights Out: Where to Turn if a Warning Light Fails??

Indicator Failure

What if a Warning Light Fails? This is not a new problem, but with the increased reliance on electronics and the increased number of warning lights, it is one that will likely be seen more and more. Cadillac is recalling its sleek ELR (Electric Long Range) coupe (2014) because of a software problem in the …

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Two Second Rule: Distraction Guidelines Seek to Limit Eyes on Text

Limit Eyes on Text In order to keep a driver’s eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recommended disabling several operations in a vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped and in park. It is also recommending a limit to the amount of time a driver …

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