NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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About NHTSA | NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways. Through enforcing vehicle performance standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA
NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipment that have safety-related defects. Learn about NHTSA's recall process.
Data - NHTSA
NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis has been responsible for providing a wide range of analytical and statistical support to the highway safety community. Publications, Data & Data Tools
VIN Decoder - NHTSA
On NHTSA.gov, you can query a particular vehicle’s VIN to identify specific information encoded in the number. NHTSA’s VIN decoder is publicly accessible at: https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/. Using NHTSA's VIN Decoder to Identify a Vehicle’s Plant of Manufacture
Report a Vehicle Safety Problem, Equipment Issue | NHTSA
File a complaint with NHTSA if you experienced a vehicle, tire, car seat or equipment safety problem that could be a safety defect.
NHTSA Statutes, Regulations, Authorities & FMVSS | NHTSA
NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, administers statutory authority, and sets vehicle safety and highway safety regulations.
Contact Us - NHTSA
You can also obtain information about air bags, highway safety, and the proper use of car seats. We have English- and Spanish-speaking staff members available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET. Email our Vehicle Safety Hotline; Call us toll-free at 888-327-4236; Hearing Impaired (TTY): 888-275-9171; Call USDOT
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Battery, Charging & Safety - NHTSA
Safety is at the forefront of electric vehicle development. NHTSA is working on several proposals to: Add safety requirements, including to mitigate fire during normal vehicle operations, charging and post-crash, for propulsion batteries in electric vehicles.
Car Safety Ratings | Vehicles, Car Seats, Tires | NHTSA
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings help you make smart decisions about safety when buying a car. Compare vehicles, and search car seat and tire ratings.