Recalls

NHTSA’s recall database is a goldmine—if you know how to read it without getting snowed

NHTSA’s “Recalls by Manufacturer” dataset on Data.Transportation.gov helps owners spot recall patterns, but the key take...

NHTSA’s defects investigations database is a consumer goldmine—if you know how to read it

NHTSA’s ODI investigations data portal lets owners track federal defect investigations and spot patterns that may preced...

GM’s Ignition Switch Disaster Put NHTSA’s Recall System on Trial — Here’s What the Feds Told Congress

NHTSA’s April 2, 2014 Senate testimony lays out how the GM ignition switch recall was handled, why earlier reviews didn’...

Federal oversight doesn’t fix broken parts. It just forces manufacturers to admit they’re broken.

Former NHTSA investigator Tom Hargrove breaks down how federal vehicle investigations actually work, why delays happen, ...

The Only Vehicle Safety Data You Should Trust Is Hosted Here

The DOT Open Data Catalog, maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the only official federa...

NHTSA Chief Admits GM Withheld Critical Ignition Switch Data

NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman testified before the Senate on April 2, 2014, that GM withheld critical intern...

Ford Issues Recalls Covering 1.7 Million SUVs for Backup Camera Failures

Toyota Recalls 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs Over Second-Row Seat Issue

Ferrari Is Recalling 80 12Cilindri Models Because the Window Tint Violates Federal Standards