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Anti-Rollover Technology Required by 2012

September 14, 2006

McLEAN, Va. (Sept. 14) - New automobiles will be required to have anti-rollover technology by the 2012 model year, which should save thousands of lives annually, the government's traffic safety agency said Thursday.

"No other safety technology since the seat belt holds as much promise to save as many lives and prevent as many injuries as electronic stability control," Nicole Nason, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said in announcing the agency's plan.

The electronic stability control requirements will be phased in, beginning with the 2009 model year. They should be fully in effect for vehicles on the market by September 2011.

Ford recalling 134,365 SUVs over crash pads

Recall of Escape, Mercury Mariner vehicles to prevent collision injuries

April 13, 2006

DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. is recalling 134,365 Escape and Mercury Mariner sports utility vehicles to adjust the padding on the driver’s side to prevent injuries during a collision, according to U.S. safety regulators.

The vehicles affected by the recall are from the 2005 model year, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site on Thursday.