Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Top US Auto Regulator Says Car-Safety Bill May Need Changes


US Auto Regulator

US Auto Regulator






WASHINGTON―The top U.S. auto regulator told a Senate panel Wednesday that some provisions of proposed vehicle-safety legislation might need to be scaled back, echoing industry concerns that the bill sets unrealistic deadlines for rolling out new car technology.


But David Strickland, head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, came out forcefully for a provision that would broaden his agency’s authority to swiftly order recalls of vehicles deemed to be a public danger. The industry opposes the provision.

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