Articles, tagged with "national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa", page 1
Used Car Buyers should Know the Recall Status of their Buys
More than 35 million used cars were sold in 2009, including 11 million sold by used car dealers. Defective used cars on US roads pose a risk to owners, passengers and others on the road if they are in the list of recalls. This situation could pose a signi...
Kia to recall Optima sedans in the US which may Roll while Being Parked
Kia Motors is recalling more than 70,000 Optima mid size sedans to fix transmission problems. These cars were alleged to have rolled while they were still in park. The problem was pinned onto faulty shift cables. The recall actually affects 70,115 vehicle...
BICYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES
Bicycling is fun and great exercise. All members of the family can participate. Little guys start to learn early by riding in their own little seat or trailer behind a parent’s bike, or later on a tricycle. As they grow, they’ll advance to their first ...
Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer: Keeping Safe On the Road
We travel to any certain places: in work, home, park, markets, mall etc. Bunch of cars would be seen in most of the busy streets. Ever hour every second rushing vehicles you may encounter and later we may encounter bumped, wrecked cars, and in a few met...
Steps to take following a car accident
It doesn't matter how big or modest your automobile crash is, it is crucial to take certain actions at the location of the collision, and afterward, to assure your protection. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, th...
How Long Ago Did You Buy Tires?
Was it like a year ago? Or was it more recent? .. Hopefully it was more recent because tires don't last forever.
We all want to know how old our used tires are because we want to know when we have to save money to buy new ones, right?
If you ever r...
Help With The Law, With A Hit And Run Lawyer
According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been a spurt in the number of hit and run accidents in the United States in the recent past. About 11% of all motor vehicle accidents are such incide...
Kia Recalls Spectra 58,332 of MY 2004 – 2007 over Fuel Tank Straps
South Korean manufacturer Kia and NHTSA announced a recall of certain Spectra (Cerato) vehicles sold in the United States, in addition to the Sorento SUVs being recalled. According to a notification posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...
New Law in New York State Expands Child Safety Seat Requirements
A new law went into effect in November 2009 requiring all children less than eight years of age to sit in a safety seat when riding in an automobile. The previous law had required the use of age- and size-appropriate seats until a child reached his or her...
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 137,000 M-class SUVs in the US
Over 136,000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sport Utility Vehicles are being recalled in the US, over problems related to speed control. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), several consumers complained to the agency that prompt...
Babies R Us Coupon Codes: Affordable Ways of Keeping Baby Safe While Traveling
Thanks to online promotions such as Babies R Us coupon codes, new parents don't have to be terrified of the expenses of buying high-quality baby travel gear. It used to be that top-level baby gear was far too expensive for most families, and happened to l...
IIHS, NHTSA, and Other Important Safety Acronyms
Should youyou've ever shopped for a new or used car, you've in all probability heard of the Insurance coverage Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). You’ve seemingly heard of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Both of these teams h...
The Importance of Checking Tire Pressure
The Importance of Checking Tire Pressure
Checking tire pressure is one of the most important things you can do to prevent tire damage and keep you safe on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), low tire press...
Monitoring Fleet Safety: The Challenge Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Management Costs
Managing risk is one of the most important functions any company assumes. But for fleet managers, managing risk is taken to whole new level as they monitor their vehicles and the employees who drive them. The good news is that addressing this challenge of...
What to do right after an auto accident
An auto accident is an event you can never prepare enough for, yet for most people, driving on the roads is one of the riskiest things they ever do in their lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 34000 peopl...