NHTSA Opens Tesla Probe Into Reports Steering Wheels Fell Off March 8, 2023 By David Shepardson The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 2023 Tesla Model...
Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Vehicles Over Loose Bolts March 6, 2023 By David Shepardson Tesla Inc TSLA.O said it is recalling 3,470 2022 through 2023 Model Y vehicles in the United States because bolts...
Ford Recalls 98,500 Ranger Trucks Over Replacement Air Bag Inflators March 3, 2023 By David Shepardson Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling 98,500 older Ranger pickup trucks in the United States because replacement front passenger...
Buttigieg Urges U.S. Railroads to Boost Safety, Not Oppose Reforms February 21, 2023 By David Shepardson U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday he would call on major railroads to improve safety after a Feb. 3...
Tesla Recalls 362,000 Vehicles Over Full Self-Driving Software February 17, 2023 By David Shepardson Tesla Inc. said it would recall 362,000 U.S. vehicles to update its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software after U.S. regulators...
FAA Forms Safety Review Team After Near Miss Incidents February 15, 2023 By David Shepardson The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a team of experts to review airline safety after...
Hyundai, Kia Offer Software Upgrade to 8.3 Million Vehicles to Prevent Thefts February 15, 2023 By David Shepardson Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. will offer software upgrades to 8.3 million U.S. vehicles to help curb increasing car thefts...
Judge Rejects Family Members’ Bid to Reopen Boeing 737 MAX Plea Deal February 10, 2023 By David Shepardson A U.S. judge in Texas late on Thursday denied a legal bid by families of the victims of two Boeing...
Lawmakers Focus on Aviation Safety After 2 Near-Miss Crashes February 8, 2023 By David Shepardson The U.S. Congress needs to address serious concerns about the country’s aviation system after recent incidents including two near miss...
U.S. Justice Department Seeks Tesla Driver-Assist Documents February 2, 2023 By David Shepardson Tesla Inc. disclosed on Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department has sought documents related to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot...