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NHTSA

American  
  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


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California police notified NHTSA, which took possession of the car’s air bag module to inspect it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Year to date, Tesla has recalled about 750,000 cars in 2025, according to NHTSA.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Tesla has twice recalled “Full Self-Driving” under pressure from NHTSA, which in July sought information from law enforcement and the company after a Tesla using the system struck and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024

Shares were mostly steady after the notice from NHTSA.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

But is a watershed moment for the NHTSA, the first time the agency has demanded that automakers adjust the physical shape of their vehicles to mitigate danger to those on foot.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024