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Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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Ford Recalls 330K Mustangs To Fix Rear Camera Problem Ford Recalls 330K Mustangs To Fix Rear Camera Problem
Ford Recalls 330K Mustangs To Fix Rear Camera Problem Ford announced it is recalling more than 330,000 Mustangs that have faulty backup cameras that could go blank or distort the image for drivers. The motor company announced that 330,800 Mustangs produced between 2015 and 2017 are subject to recall due to the damaged cameras, according to an announcement posted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the NHTSA, there have been two minor crashes tied to the faulty cameras, though no injuries have been reported. Dealers will repair the deck lid wiring harness possibly replace the camera. Notices are expec…

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Ford Issues Recall For Vehicles Due To Explosive Airbags Ford Issues Recall For Vehicles Due To Explosive Airbags
Ford Issues Recall For Vehicles Due To Explosive Airbags Ford has lost track of some potentially dangerous airbags that can explode, hurling deadly shrapnel at drivers, prompting a recall approximately150,000 vehicles. The auto manufacturer announced this week that the company lost track of nearly four dozen airbags that may have been installed in older Ranger pickup trucks and could be a potential hazard for motorists. According to Ford, the airbags were not taken out of the stock of service parts and could have been used in crash or theft repairs. In total, more than 153,000 Rangers manufactured between 2004 and 2011 are covered in the recall…

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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 1.3 Million Vehicles Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 1.3 Million Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Nearly 1.3 Million Vehicles More than a million Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recalled due to problems with their eCall feature, which alerts emergency services of an accident and relays a vehicle's location to them. The company announced that the recall impacts 1,292,258 cars in the United States that could possibly send the wrong location in the event of an emergency. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mercedes "determined that a safety risk cannot be ruled out.” A glitch in the software might "fail to communicate" the right car's location to first responders if the power suppl…

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Six Million GM Vehicles Recalled To Replace Airbags Six Million GM Vehicles Recalled To Replace Airbags
Six Million GM Vehicles Recalled To Replace Airbags General Motors is recalling millions more vehicles due to defective Takata-built airbag inflators. For more than a year, automakers have been recalling vehicles that were installed with defective airbags, which could potentially explode, causing injuries to the driver or passengers. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate airbags in a collision. But the chemical can deteriorate when exposed to high temperatures and humidity and blow apart a metal canister, spewing out shrapnel. GM had…

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Toyota Issues Recall For 1.2 Million Vehicles Toyota Issues Recall For 1.2 Million Vehicles
Toyota Issues Recall For 1.2 Million Vehicles More than a million Toyota vehicles are being recalled due to fuel pumps that could potentially fail and cause engines to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota announced that it is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles due to the faulty fuel pumps, impacting dozens of models. The latest recall comes after the Japanese automaker recalled approximately 700,000 vehicles earlier this year. The recall covers certain Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks that were produced between 2013 and 2019: 2013-2015 Lexus LS 460;  2013-2014 Lexus GS 350 ; 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser and Lexus IS-F;&nbs…

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Engine Fire Risks, Braking Problem Leads To Recall Of 430K Hyundai Cars Engine Fire Risks, Braking Problem Leads To Recall Of 430K Hyundai Cars
Engine Fire Risks, Braking Problem Leads To Recall Of 430K Hyundai Cars Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 vehicles due to an issue that could lead to engine fires. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that the automaker is recalling the vehicles because water can get into the antilock brake computer, causing an electrical short and possible engine fire. The latest recall includes Elantra models produced between 2006 and 2011 and Elantra Touring vehicles produced between 2007 and 2011. According to Hyundai, the electrical short can still cause a fire even when cars aren’t in operation. There have been three reports of fires and no…

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Nissan Recalls 346,000 Vehicles Nissan Recalls 346,000 Vehicles
Nissan Recalls 346,000 Vehicles Nissan announced that it is recalling nearly 346,000 vehicles worldwide due to potentially Takata airbag inflators that forced millions of cars to be recalled. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate airbags in a collision. But the chemical can deteriorate when exposed to high temperatures and humidity and blow apart a metal canister, spewing out shrapnel. The issue has forced the recall of tens of millions of vehicles from various manufacturers across the globe. The latest recall fro…

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Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Vehicles Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Vehicles
Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Vehicles Mazda announced that it is recalling nearly 200,000 Mazda 3 compact cars nationwide due to failing windshield wipers. Over the weekend, the company posted documentation stating that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling models produced between 2016 and 2018. According to the NHTSA, metal deposits can cause the wiper relay to stick, knocking out the wipers and causing limited visibility for drivers. There have been no reported crashes or injuries due to the malfunction. Dealers will replace the front wiper control module at no cost to owners beginning on June …

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Dangerous Airbags Lead To Recall Of 1.2 Million Honda Vehicles Dangerous Airbags Lead To Recall Of 1.2 Million Honda Vehicles
Dangerous Airbags Lead To Recall Of 1.2 Million Honda Vehicles Honda is recalling more than a million vehicles after a recurring problem involving exploding airbags resurfaced in a minivan. The incident in Maryland that left a driver injured forced Honda to recall approximately 1.2 million vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags that could potentially send shrapnel at the driver and passengers. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate air bags in a collision. But the chemical can deteriorate when exposed to high temperatures and humidity and blow apa…

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