To: The United States House of Representatives
Down With Rusty Cars
According to the NHTSA, rusty or other outdated auto parts are implicated in more mechanical failure-related accidents than design flaws, unmet recalls, and manufacturing defects combined. We call on Congress to renew the Cash for Clunkers incentives that were so important in our recovery from the recession -- and can help improve highway safety at the same time.
Why is this important?
According to the NHTSA, rusty or other outdated auto parts are implicated in more mechanical failure-related accidents than design flaws, unmet recalls, and manufacturing defects combined. Tell Congress to renew the Cash for Clunkers incentives that were so important in our recovery from the recession -- and can help improve highway safety at the same time.