Researchers found many deaths were linked to the use of the wrong type of child restraints, with some children using seat belts too early and others secured in the wrong type of car seat.
NHTSA officials indicate the new rule may prevent more than 100 deaths every year by encouraging seatbelt use.
Nearly half of people killed in car accidents in 2021 were not wearing seatbelts, with unrestrained pickup truck occupants most likely to die unbelted.
A surface coating problem could lead to seat belt latching failures, according to the Honda recall.
Children accounted for more than a third of all ATV accidents ending in severe injury, highlighting need for efforts to increase awareness about ATV risks among kids
