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Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA
Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving.  The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition."  Motorists may re…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors
Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors A 22-year-old Maryland man is facing prison time for downing nearly a dozen mimosas then getting behind the wheel of a car and crashing, killing a 62-year-old man, authorities said. Kevin Orihuela, of Rockville, faces up to 15 years in prison after being convicted of killing Germantown's Noel Powell in an August 2022 crash, the Montgomery County State's Attorney said. Before the cash, Orihuela went to brunch in the Pike and Rose center to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, consuming bottomless mimosas, Montgomery County prosecutors said.  Photos show Orihuela downing — 11 of them — o…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns More than a million popular Ford models are subject to a recall due to safety concerns about front break hoses that could potentially leak fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notice for 1.2 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were produced between 2013 and 2018 due to the condition. According to officials, the fluid leak could cause the brake to require additional time to properly stop the vehicle, which increases the possible risk of a crash or injury. It is estimated that approximately 2 percent of the vehicles produced during t…

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by Zak Failla