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Ford Recalls 375,200 Explorers Due To Crash Risk Ford Recalls 375,200 Explorers Due To Crash Risk
Ford Recalls 375,200 Explorers Due To Crash Risk Ford is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles that pose a safety risk for drivers due to a suspension part that can break and cause crashes. This week, the Michigan-based auto dealer announced that 375,200 Ford Explorers produced between 2013 and 2017 are being recalled that were sold in North America due to crash concerns. According to the company, the affected vehicles have commonly seen corrosion, which caused a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link. Officials said that a fracture of a rear toe link significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk…

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by Zak Failla
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Ford's Third Major Recall In Four Months Affects 700,000 Vehicles Ford's Third Major Recall In Four Months Affects 700,000 Vehicles
Ford's Third Major Recall In Four Months Affects 700,000 Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles due to faulty backup cameras. All of the recalled cars are in North America. This is the third time in four months that Ford has issued a major recall. In June, the car company recalled 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to a door latch problem and brake fluid leak. In August, Ford recalled about 500,000 vehicles due to a potential rupture in the front brake. The most recent recall was issued because the backup camera in these vehicles can suddenly go dark. Vehicles that are being recalled include 2020 versions of: F-Series truc…

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Ford Recalls Popular Pickup Trucks Due To Faulty Headlamps Ford Recalls Popular Pickup Trucks Due To Faulty Headlamps
Ford Recalls Popular Pickup Trucks Due To Faulty Headlamps Nearly a quarter-million Ford pickup trucks are being recalled due to a problem with the daytime running lights. Ford announced that the recall will include approximately 217,000 F-150 models with LED headlights that were produced between 2018 and 2020. The automaker said that the running lights will keep working if the driver moves the headlight switch from auto to the low beam position. U.S. safety standards require vehicles to change to parking lights in that case. The issue could reduce visibility for other drivers, but no crashes have been reported as a result of the problem. The defe…

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Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires
Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires More than 228,000 Kia minivans and SUVs are being recalled due to concerns they could potentially catch fire, even while parked and with the ignition off. Kia announced that due to the fear of fires, Kia Sedona minivans and Kia Sorento SUVs are being subject to recall. The latest recall impacts 2006 through 2010 Sedona models and Sorento models produced between 2007 and 2009. According to the company, the moisture can infiltrate the antilock brake control computer, creating an electrical short and potentially spark a fire. It has not yet determined how moisture is getting into the brake sys…

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Honda Recalls Best-Selling Minivan Due To Fire Risk Honda Recalls Best-Selling Minivan Due To Fire Risk
Honda Recalls Best-Selling Minivan Due To Fire Risk Nearly 250,000 of Honda’s best-selling Odyssey minivans are being recalled due to a wiring problem that could potentially cause a fire. This week, Honda announced the recall of 241,000 EX-L, Touring, and Elite minivans that were produced between 2018 and 2020. According to the company, the wiring harness running to a third-row power outlet may have been pinched and damaged during manufacturing. The faulty wiring can cause a potential short circuit, which may then ignite a plastic interior panel covering. There have been three reports of fires, though no injuries have been reported as a res…

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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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Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pickup Trucks Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pickup Trucks
Ford Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pickup Trucks Nearly 262,000 heavy-duty Ford pickup trucks are being recalled nationwide due to faulty tailgates that can open unexpectedly. Ford Motor Co. announced that it is recalling F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty pickup trucks that were produced between 2017 and 2019. Trucks subject to recall feature electric tailgate latch release switches in the tailgate handle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has already opened an investigation into this issue. According to Ford, water may be able to enter the electrical wiring system that operates the electric tailgate latch-release. The…

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Recall Issued For 1.3 Million Nissan Vehicles Recall Issued For 1.3 Million Nissan Vehicles
Recall Issued For 1.3 Million Nissan Vehicles Faulty rearview cameras have led to a recall of more than 1.2 million Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. Nissan announced a massive recall earlier this month due to cameras that can be turned off, but then do not automatically reboot when the car is restarted. Due to that fault, the vehicles are not compliant with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Nissan models subject to recall include the 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Versa Note, and …

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338K Ford Vehicles Recalled After 31 Hand Injuries Reported 338K Ford Vehicles Recalled After 31 Hand Injuries Reported
338K Ford Vehicles Recalled After 31 Hand Injuries Reported Ford is recalling nearly 340,000 2017 Ford Explorer models with power seats that “may have seat frames with sharp edges,” following reports of dozens of people cutting their hands. In a statement on Friday, Sept. 13, Ford announced that 338,332 Explorers are being recalled, noting that the company “is aware of 31 reports of hand injuries attributed to this condition.” “Customers could come in contact with the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, presenting the risk of injury.” The automaker said the seats feature an improperly coined seat-frame edge t…

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Seat-Belt Problem Causes Recall Of 108K Ford Vehicles Seat-Belt Problem Causes Recall Of 108K Ford Vehicles
Seat-Belt Problem Causes Recall Of 108K Ford Vehicles More than 100,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a concern that seat belts may not restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, leading to an increased risk of injury. Ford announced that it is recalling select 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles for an issue involving seat belt anchor pretensions. According to the company, “in affected vehicles, increased temperatures generated during deployment of the driver or front-passenger seat belt anchor pretensioner could degrade the tensile strength of the cable below the level needed to restrain an occupant.” The company said tha…

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Recall Issued For 343,000 Ram Pickup Trucks Recall Issued For 343,000 Ram Pickup Trucks
Recall Issued For 343,000 Ram Pickup Trucks Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 343,000 Ram pickup trucks nationwide due to concerns that the airbags may not deploy in the case of a crash. The company announced that it is recalling Ram 1500 models, mostly from the 2019 year, though there has also been a small amount of 2020 models named in the recall. According to the company, “a software error can inadvertently disable the airbags and a device that tightens seat belts before a crash.” Fiat Chrysler hasn’t announced if any crashes or injuries have been reported and the “problem is rare.” The software error may occur when the engine i…

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Rollaway Risk Leads To Recall Of 300K Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Rollaway Risk Leads To Recall Of 300K Fiat Chrysler Vehicles
Rollaway Risk Leads To Recall Of 300K Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Dodge Dart compact cars throughout the country that may have a defective transmission that could allow the vehicles to roll away. The company announced the recall - which covers all models from 2013 through 2016 - on Friday, when it was determined that the defect could prevent the vehicle from being shifted into “park.” There have been no reported injuries or crashes connected to the faulty transmission, Fiat Chrysler noted. The company said that a cable bushing could potentially degrade after prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity. Owner…

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