A U.S. government auto safety regulator has opened two separate investigations into Ford vehicles over concerns that prior safety recalls may not have been extensive enough. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced both probes, which collectively affect more than 500,000 Ford trucks and SUVs, on Nov. 15.

Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall, the U.S. government unveiled two investigations into recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles.

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 856,595 vehicles. This includes vehicles from Ford, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Rivian and Jeep and Honda scooters.

The U.S. auto safety regulator has opened two new probes into potential defects related to Ford vehicles. In separate releases issued Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said its Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) was looking into complaints about a seatbelt retractor,

NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened two new investigations into Ford recalls, the latest scrutiny by U.S. regulators of the No. 2 U.S. automaker. Last week,