“Government wants to keep confidential some vehicle safety data” – Detroit Free Press

According to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to keep certain vehicle safety data private.

From the article:

The proposal, similar to past versions, came in response to a ruling by a federal judge earlier this year that the agency had failed to provide enough notice to comment on an early warning system plan. In the March ruling, District Judge Richard J. Leon sent the proposal back to the agency.

The early warning system was part of legislation approved by Congress following the massive recall of Firestone tires in 2000. It required automakers and other manufacturers to submit data on deaths, injuries, consumer complaints, property damage and warranty claims.

NHTSA said its proposal would consider certain early warning information as confidential, including production numbers not involving light vehicles, consumer complaints, paid warranty claims and field reports.

Apparently the requested disclosures violate a public records law that prohibits sharing information that could result in privacy intrusion.

See Also

• Automobile Warranties
  Price Quotes Available Now for Any Type of Vehicle