Center for Auto Safety

The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) was founded in 1970 by Consumers Union and Ralph Nader as a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group focused on the United States automotive industry.

Accomplishments

CAS counts numerous far-reaching efforts among its successes<ref>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>:

• "Lemon laws" enacted in all 50 states
• State laws requiring auto manufacturers to disclose "hidden" warranties to consumers
• The Firestone tire recall
• Exposure of a potentially lethal gas tank design in General Motors pickup trucks
• Recall of the Ford Pinto due to its dangerous gas tank design
• Improved U.S. highway safety standards administered by NHTSA

External links

• The Center for Auto Safety — official website

Notes

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