Safety groups says many automakers now include such systems in most light vehicles.
Agency decides not to recall the SUVs over sudden engine shutdowns.
2021 bipartisan law requires development of a regulation making prevention technology standard.
Regulator has gotten dozens of complaints that hybrids have reduced or complete power loss, sometimes with little to no warning.
Impacts nearly 250,000 Honda SUVs, minivans and trucks, and Acura SUVs.
A driver lost sight in one eye when one dislodged in an accident.
Potential for driveshaft to disconnect may cause vehicle to roll away when parked.
NHTSA widens review to total of six models over engine failures.
Union calls on NHTSA not to exempt autonomous vehicle from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Automaker issues service bulletins to dealers to correct the problem.
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