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More than 300K Chrysler vehicles subject to recall
Chrysler is recalling a number of vehicles for problems ranging from electrical failure to broken airbag circuits to coolant malfunction. Here’s the breakdown: 295,345 certain model year 2005-10 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2006-10 Jeep Commander vehicles are subject to recall … Continue reading
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Tagged Chrysler, driver, education, NHTSA, recall, safety
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Malfunctioning brake light behind Hyundai, Kia recall of more than 1.6 million vehicles
A malfunctioning stop switch may cause brake lights in 1.6 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. The problem also may hamper the ability to deactivate the cruise control function when the brake … Continue reading
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Tagged brake, driver, education, Hyundai, Kia, malfunction, NHTSA, park, recall, safety, shifter
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Problem with starter motor behind Dodge Charger recall
A possible short circuit in the positive cable at the starter motor is behind Chrysler’s recall of 4,051 model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with a V6 engine The problem could lead to a vehicle fire. Chrysler is in … Continue reading
Toyota recalls 200K vehicles due to seat belt safety concern
A problem with an access door panel and its impact on the seat belt retractor is behind the recall of 209,000 model year 2007-13 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles. If the access door is closed forcefully repeatedly over time, the seat … Continue reading
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Tagged driver, education, NHTSA, recall, safety, Toyota
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Ford recalls 5,600 vehicles due to child safety concerns
Ford is recalling 5,675 vehicles because the rear left door child lock was built incorrectly, allowing it to be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child. The vehicles impacted by the recall are the … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitola, child passenger, child passenger safety, county, driver, education, Ford, NHTSA, recall, safety, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, watsonville
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Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles due to airbag, windshield wiper problems
Toyota is recalling 887,709 vehicles because of an airbag malfunction and another 267,718 Lexus automobiles because the windshield wipers may stop working. Certain model year 2003-04 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles are being recalled because a heat build-up … Continue reading
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Tagged driver, education, general motors, NHTSA, recall, safety, Toyota
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Subaru, GM issue recalls impacting more than 700K vehicles
Subaru is recalling 633,842 vehicles because accessory puddle lights that brighten the area under the doors may short circuit when exposed to moisture. The heat generated could then melt the plastic and cause smoke or fire. The vehicles … Continue reading
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Tagged Cadillac, Chevrolet, driver, education, general motors, NHTSA, recall, safety, Subaru
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Suzuki recalls 2,830 vehicles to possible fuel leak
A crack in the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump is behind Suzuki’s recall of 2,830 model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. That crack could cause a fuel … Continue reading
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Hood issue leads to recall of 118K GM vehicles
A missing secondary hood latch may cause the hood to pop up on 118,800 2010-12 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. This can block the driver’s vision and cause a crash. The company will reach out to owners … Continue reading
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Ford issues safety recall of about 100K 2013 Escape and Fusion vehicles
Ford is recalling 80,057 model year 2013 Escape and Fusion vehicles because the engines may overheat, causing a fluid leak that may reach the hot exhaust system, possibly resulting in a fire. Meanwhile, the company also is recalling another 19,106 … Continue reading
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