NHTSA

Recently announced vehicle recalls by General Motors (GM) are provoking a firestorm of response from consumers, regulatory agencies and the U.S. Justice Department. For one Wisconsin family, the storm began in 2006.  The memorial for Wisconsin teen Amy Lynn Rademaker was held on her 16th birthday. Ms. Rademaker was returning from a shopping trip to […]

During an accident, there is no opportunity for second thoughts. Occupant protection is critical, every time you travel.  In the past year, the importance of occupant protection was highlighted when a Metro-North passenger train commuter train derailed. During the accident, four died and 59 were injured when passengers were tossed about as the cars left […]

Did you know…  Kawasaki recalled certain Concours 14 police motorcycles? The installation of law enforcement features on the vehicles could reduce the ability to brake or stall the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Toyota recalled certain 2005 through 2011 Lexus vehicles? The possibility of loose bolts in the gear housing could cause […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 100,000 car crashes annually caused by driver fatigue. About 1,550 of those crashes result in deaths, and 71,000 cause injury. To head off this preventable driving hazard, drivers should follow some common-sense rules. First, don’t drive drowsy. When you’re tired, your reaction time is […]