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NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Parent: U.S. Department of Transportation. Domains in this note: nhtsa.gov.

What they regulate

Motor-vehicle safety standards, recalls, and related highway-safety programs under DOT.NHTSA is not FMCSA: interstate property-broker and motor-carrier operating authority remains an FMCSA/SAFER path.

Always prefer the live .gov site over a third-party mirror. Index ≠ endorsement.

How to verify

  1. NHTSA home — Vehicle safety standards, recalls, and highway safety programs.
  2. Recall / VIN tools — Public recall data — not FMCSA broker authority.

Official portal: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

Questions this page answers

Is NHTSA the same as FMCSA?

No. NHTSA focuses on vehicle safety/recalls. FMCSA handles interstate carrier and property-broker operating authority.

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