Rise In Auto Recalls Reflects New Proactive Safety Strategy

After setting a new record for automobile recalls in 2015, the new year is off to a questionable start, with federal regulators ordering repairs for millions more vehicles equipped with potentially defective Takata air bags. Last week’s announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration came at a time when automakers and automotive regulators alike are trying to change the way they address vehicle safety. A new industry-government consortium is aimed at bringing advanced technology to market faster than would be possible through traditional rule-making.