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(NAPSA)-If you own a vehicle that you feel has a safety-related defect, you should report the problem to the Hotline at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
The DOT Auto Safety Hotline specializes in gathering information about safety problems in motor vehicles and also vehicle equipment, such as child safety seats and tires. This is your chance to help identify these problems, which sometimes leads to recalls. The Hotline can be dialed toll free at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
By contacting the Hotline you can obtain information about motor vehicle safety, child safety seats, vehicle safety defects, tire defects, air bags, and importation of vehicles.
You can also speak with a consultant who will file a report on your vehicle's safety problem and provide you with recall and other valuable information. All of these services are available by mail or fax from the Hotline and through the Internet at www.nhtsa.dot. gov/hotline where you can submit a report identifying your safety problem online. Your report can help NHTSA evaluate the problem you are experiencing with your vehicle and determine if a recall and remedy by the manufacturer will be required.
Organizations throughout the country including associations, schools, companies, clubs, and government organizations are working with NHTSA to help increase awareness of the Hotline by starting their own safety programs. You can order posters, flyers, and other complimentary literature for a Hotline safety program for your organization by going to the Hotline home page, www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline and clicking on Outreach Program. You can also contact Gene Luke at 202-366-0988 or e-mail gluke@nhtsa.dot.gov to order literature, which will be delivered to your organization at no charge.