Vehicle Recall News

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1.4 Million Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled Over Stability Control Flaw

The trucks' antilock brake system control modules could malfunction, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Deadly Takata Airbags Linked to 28th U.S. Fatality

A death resulting from a 2018 crash in Alabama was confirmed to be caused by a defective Takata airbag inflator.
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Ford Recalls 102,500 Vehicles for Nano EcoBoost Engine Issue

The engines, in several popular 2021 and 2022 models, have intake valves that may crack and break during operation.
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GM Recalls 24,000 Cadillac LYRIQ SUVs Over Brake Malfunction Risk

The ABS may activate unexpectedly, causing a loss of brake pressure and increasing the risk of accidents, especially at low speeds.
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Ford, Mazda Issue Do-Not-Drive Advisory for 457,000 U.S. Vehicles with Takata Airbags

The vehicles, all built between 2003 and 2015, still have Takata airbag inflators that could explode and expel sharp metal fragments in a crash.
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Tesla Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles for Hood Latch Issue

Tesla has issued a software update and will start mailing recall letters to affected owners in September.
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Hyundai Recalls 50,000 SUVs Due to Airbag Malfunction Risks

The airbags may not deploy during crashes or, conversely, may deploy unexpectedly without any impact.
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FCA Recalls 340,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep Vehicles Over Issue That Could Affect Airbags

A disrupted connector on the vehicles' seat belt buckle switch hall effect might cause front seat airbags to malfunction.
Autobody News Staff
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BMW Issues Recall for Nearly 395,000 Vehicles Over Takata Airbags

The vehicles will be inspected for steering wheels that may contain an unapproved Takata airbag module with ammonium nitrate.
Autobody News Staff
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New Chevy Bolt Recall Announced for Battery Fire Risk

GM issued another recall for 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and 2022 Bolt EUVs, affecting 84 vehicles in the U.
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