Feds Reviewing General Motors Ignition Switch Recall
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has requested a thorough review into the GM ignition switch recall.
Foxx has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s inspector general to look into whether federal safety officials conducted a proper investigation into the GM recall that has been linked to 12 deaths and 31 crashes. The Transportation Secretary has also directed NHTSA and the department’s Office of General Counsel “to jointly and collaboratively conduct an internal, due diligence review” of how the agency handled the reports of deaths and complaints.
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Most recently, NHTSA has come under fire for not recalling the Saturn Ion, despite having the same power steering issue as two other recalled vehicles. According to a one-page memo issued by Foxx, the audit is being conducted to “ensure that DOT and NHTSA have a full understanding of the facts regarding the GM recall and can take corrective actions to enhance NHTSA’s safety function to the extent necessary and appropriate.”
Foxx also issued a statement saying that “at the present time, we are not aware of any information to suggest that NHTSA failed to properly carry out its safety mission based on the data available to it and processes it followed.”
[Source: Detroit News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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