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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced "nit-suh") is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. It describes its mission as “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.”.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepare the computers for analysis of a crashed Toyota Prius,  Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepare the computers for analysis of a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration arrive at the Harrison, N.Y., police station to  examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration arrive at the Harrison, N.Y., police station to examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Harrison, New York. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Harrison, New York. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Joan Claybrook president emeritus of Public Citizen and former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration holds a document while testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform about Toyota on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

Joan Claybrook president emeritus of Public Citizen and former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration holds a document while testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform about Toyota on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

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Fe Lastrella, left,  who lost family members in an accident Involving a Toyota, Kevin Haggerty, who experienced sudden unintended acceleration in a Toyota, Joan Claybrook, President Emeritus of Public Citizen and former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety, are sworn in before testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform about Toyota on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

Fe Lastrella, left, who lost family members in an accident Involving a Toyota, Kevin Haggerty, who experienced sudden unintended acceleration in a Toyota, Joan Claybrook, President Emeritus of Public Citizen and former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety, are sworn in before testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform about Toyota on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood reacts to the media during a break of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood reacts to the media during a break of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood sits back down during a break of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood sits back down during a break of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, left, talks with Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., during a break in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, left, talks with Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., during a break in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration' on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.

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An emotional Rhonda Smith testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, about her experiences with her Lexus, before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration. Behind her is James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

An emotional Rhonda Smith testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, about her experiences with her Lexus, before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration. Behind her is James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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An emotional Rhonda Smith testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, about her experiences with her Lexus, before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration. Behind her is James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

An emotional Rhonda Smith testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, about her experiences with her Lexus, before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration. Behind her is James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales USA, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, to testify before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration'.

James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales USA, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, to testify before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration'.

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James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales USA, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, to testify before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration'.

James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer for Toyota Motor Sales USA, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, to testify before the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing regarding 'Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden and Unintended Acceleration'.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

FR76594 AP 

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepare the computers for analysis of a crashed Toyota Prius,  Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepare the computers for analysis of a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

FR76594 AP 

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration arrive at the Harrison, N.Y., police station to  examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y.  Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration arrive at the Harrison, N.Y., police station to examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems.

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