By Dr. Lyndon Haviland

November 20, 2025

TheHill.com

Companies have a responsibility to ensure the items they make do not put the American people in harm’s way. But the automobile industry doesn’t appear to follow this same “safety first” mindset when production problems put Americans at potential risk.

When auto safety concerns are identified, quick action by car companies to protect the public typically isn’t part of the response plan. In fact, it can take months — sometimes years — for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fully investigate a matter before a manufacturer recall is issued.