Lax auto safety rules cost thousands of lives forcesofproduction/destruction

["Charles Brown" <CharlesB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lax auto safety rules cost thousands of lives forcesofproduction/destruction
by Charles Brown
03 March 2002 23:23 UTC

 NHTSA forfeits oversight role

 http://www.detroitnews.com/specialreports/2002/nhtsa/

For example, in 1994, NHTSA dropped a case against GM pickups with fuel tanks that allegedly were prone to rupture. In return, GM spent $51 million on safety programs.

Monday, March 4, 2002

 NHTSA forfeits oversight role
Lives lost because meek agency slow to spot defects
Agency slow to add staff

Major defect cases

Reforms can take years to implement
Even after research, new regulations can fail to improve safety
Politicians undermine clout
Automakers avoid recalls after top officials intervene
Agency's work hindered by faulty data
Flaws in statistical evidence cast doubt on scientific findings
Report finds lax pursuit of defects
Poor review prompts agency vow to better screen complaints
NHTSA's revolving door

Rollover complaints dismissed
Emerging safety issue was ignored, critics say
Agency's pace of change concerns lawmakers
An "early warning" defect detection system mandated by 2000 law is not yet working
Repairs favored over recalls
Automakers offer service campaigns, no mention of defects
Sunday, March 3, 2002
Lax auto safety rules cost thousands of lives / forces of production/destruction

NHTSA fails to find defects or force recalls

 Vehicle safety standards outdated

 Industry viewpoint: Vehicles are safer than ever

 History: Agency created to end highway 'slaughter'

http://www.detroitnews.com/specialreports/2002/nhtsa/index.htm



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CB: All of a sudden the monopoly media exposes the above ?