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Chrysler Group is issuing three separate recalls affecting a total of 301,283 vehicles. The largest of the three recalls affects 295,345 Jeeps.

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The recall will address a potential problem with the generator control module (GCM), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Here are some safety tips you can share with your drivers.

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The agency encourages manufacturers to limit distraction risks associated with electronic devices in their vehicles, including web-connected systems.

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Forty-nine percent of drivers say they answer incoming phone calls while driving, and 24% are willing to place calls on all, most or some trips.

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The 2013 model-year Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door RWD and C-Class 4-door AWD, along with the 2013 model-year ML-Class SUV RWD and ML-Class SUV 4WD, recently drew five-star overall ratings in New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The study, which was conducted by the Swedish Transport Administration, found that digital signs often take a driver’s eyes off the road for more than two seconds. According to a study by Virginia Tech, 80% of all crashes occur when a driver isn't paying attention within three seconds of the collision occurring.

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NHTSA estimates that 96% of 2013 model-year passenger vehicles are already equipped with these devices.

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Electronic stability control (ESC) systems use computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to help drivers maintain control of a vehicle that's beginning to lose directional control, stability or both.

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The grants are designed to help test anti-texting enforcement protocols and techniques such as using stationary patrols, spotters on overpasses on elevated roadways and roving patrols.

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Cell phone usage was prevalent in both fatal and injury crashes, related to 408 deaths (13% of total distracted driving fatalities) and 24,000 injuries (6% of those injured in distraction-related crashes).

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These vehicles earned a five-star overall vehicle score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests, and resistance to rollover.

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A total of 13 automakers have announced their support for the standards, according to the administration.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a vehicle safety checklist to help drivers ensure their vehicle is in top shape for a long summertime road trip.

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Although the report didn’t cite specific structural or technological features of later model-year vehicles, two areas the report found significant improvement including improved rollover protection and side-impact protection.

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