In the U.S., Honda admitted last fall that it failed to
report safety defect information over the last decade, and faced a $ 70 million fine from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Not exact matches
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had apparently been sending vehicle
safety defect reports to the automaker from 2011 on.
Though automakers often complain that U.S. regulations have grown too stringent, history shows that compliance typically comes due to the discovery of
defects and problems that are
reported by consumer testing and quality organizations such as the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety, J.D. Power & Associates and Consumer
Reports.
If you have any
defects, call and
report it to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), at www.cpsc.gov.
Copies of all
defect reports, repairs undertaken,
safety inspection
reports, MOT
reports and certificates, service history and any other records of work carried out on the vehicle should be retained and filed in a logical manner.
Failing to require that drivers conduct pre - and post-trip vehicle inspections and submit
reports of
safety defects to the company in order to make repairs.
The automaker says its
reporting issues stemmed from data - entry problems and problems with computer programs used to track warranty and
safety defect claims.
Receiving information from consumers through the Hotline, public website, manufacturers,
safety investigators and screeners, and other government agencies, Artemis stores complaints, recalls,
safety defect investigations, and early warning
reporting information from manufacturers of applicable equipment / motor vehicles.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Hyundai has agreed to pay a $ 17.35 million civil penalty and comply with NHTSA oversight requirements outlined in a Consent Order as a result of the manufacturer failing to report in a timely manner a safety - related defect affecting 2009 - 2012 Hyundai Genesis veh
Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Hyundai has agreed to pay a $ 17.35 million civil penalty and comply with NHTSA oversight requirements outlined in a Consent Order as a result of the manufacturer failing to
report in a timely manner a
safety - related defect affecting 2009 - 2012 Hyundai Genesis veh
safety - related
defect affecting 2009 - 2012 Hyundai Genesis vehicles.
MAP - 21 (Section 31208) provides that the Secretary may issue regulations that condition the importation of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment on the manufacturer's compliance with 1) requirements to provide information allowing NHTSA to better track those products once they enter U.S. commerce, 2) statutory prohibitions on the importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment that do not comply with an applicable FMVSS or contain a
safety - related defect, 3) requirements for the provision of reports and records required to be maintained with respect to those vehicles or equipment under the Safety Act, 4) a request by NHTSA to inspect premises, a vehicle or equipment to carry out the purposes of the Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these require
safety - related
defect, 3) requirements for the provision of
reports and records required to be maintained with respect to those vehicles or equipment under the
Safety Act, 4) a request by NHTSA to inspect premises, a vehicle or equipment to carry out the purposes of the Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these require
Safety Act, 4) a request by NHTSA to inspect premises, a vehicle or equipment to carry out the purposes of the
Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these require
Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these requirements.
«
Safety is our top priority, and today's announcement puts all manufacturers on notice that they will be held accountable if they fail to quickly report and address safety - related defects,» said US Transportation Secretary Anthony
Safety is our top priority, and today's announcement puts all manufacturers on notice that they will be held accountable if they fail to quickly
report and address
safety - related defects,» said US Transportation Secretary Anthony
safety - related
defects,» said US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
Earlier this year, a panel of engineers working with the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
reported that they could find no
defects in the cars.
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has upgraded a
defect investigation of 1987 and 1988 Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica models to determine whether the cars» rear wheels can unexpectedly come off due to a faulty spindle.The agency said it has 11 complaints alleging rear wheel separation on Corsica and Beretta models, including
reports of eight accidents, nine injuries and one fatality.The agency has also opened preliminary investigations into
reports of problems with the anti-lock braking system on 1985 - 87 Lincoln Continentals and complaints of defective bolts on the rear brakes of 1988 Chevrolet and GMC C / K pickups.
«
Safety is our top priority, and today's announcement puts all manufacturers on notice that they will be held accountable if they fail to quickly report and address safety - related defects,» said U.S. Transportation Secretary
Safety is our top priority, and today's announcement puts all manufacturers on notice that they will be held accountable if they fail to quickly
report and address
safety - related defects,» said U.S. Transportation Secretary
safety - related
defects,» said U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx.
Instead, contact Transport Canada, the arm of the federal government that sets vehicle
safety standards and investigates
reports of
safety defects.
You can
report any product
defect or injury associated with a dangerous or defective product directly to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission, but you may want to seek legal counsel before you file a
report.
While ethical manufacturers will respond to
defects by quickly issuing an immediate recall, others make the decision to ignore the
reports of
safety issues made by consumers or noted in vehicle testing.
However, the Gurley family accused Janssen Pharmaceuticals of «operating in a culture of secrecy, intentionally withholding concerns about Topamax known to the company at the time, together with
safety reports that suggested an association between Topamax and birth
defects, dating back to 2003,» according to Bloomberg News.
In fact, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's National Center for Statistics and Analysis
reported in 2012 that up to 25 percent of rollover auto accidents are the result of tire blowouts, often caused by tire
defects.
Recently, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration received a
Defect Information
Report from Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc..
Powell's drug injury legal team argued that Janssen knew of the birth
defect risks as far back as 1997 but intentionally kept
safety reports hidden.
Conduct pre - and post-trip inspections, and ensure mechanical,
safety, and emergency equipment functionality;
report vehicle
defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage.
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safety • Exceptionally well - versed in operating picks, shovels, bulldozers and spike - driving machines to meet rail track repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for
defects and
reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel bearings
Completed pre and post-trip
safety inspections, recording, and
reporting any
defects and malfunctions
Not only do our
reports highlight material
defects and
safety concerns, but they also include a detailed summary, color photos and technology that allows the client to easily access information by hyperlinking within the
report to specific items.»