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Ford Recalls 242,669 Maverick Vehicles Over Rear Lights That May Deactivate

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More specifically, the population comprises 242,669 vehicles manufactured in the period between February 3, 2021 and March 21, 2024. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the body control module features iffy software that might incorrectly detect a current overload on either or both rear p.

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Nearly 1 Million Toyota Vehicles Recalled Over Supplier's Fault

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Last week, Toyota issued a press release stating that approximately 1 million vehicles feature OCS sensors that may short. On the other hand, documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal the supplier's name. The sensors in question may have been improperly manufactured.

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Rivian Recalls 7,873 Vehicles Over Iffy Software, Fix Includes New Accelerator Pedal

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Be that as it may, Rivian also ended 2023 with a safety recall concerning 7,873 examples of the R1T pickup and R1S utility vehicle. More specifically, documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that ( continue reading. )

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Hyundai Recalls 31,440 Genesis Vehicles Over Fuel Pumps That May Fail

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Documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety A. As it happens, the impeller may deform, leading to mechanical resistance that could result in the shutdown of the fuel pump. According to the South Korean automaker, suspect impellers don't meet durability and material specifications. continue reading. )

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets First Recall, 18K Vehicles Affected

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As per documents filed by Hyundai Motor America with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a software error may result in obstruction of the rearview camera image by a Trailer Parking Assist message. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa. continue reading. )

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Is a Vehicle Test Drive Still Relevant Today?

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is rather obvious on pre-owned vehicles, since no two pre-owned vehicles are exactly the same and they have wear and tear that new vehicles do not. The big questions are how much wear, and has that wear affected the drivability of the vehicle? Bottom line: Driving the vehicle has a big effect on the customer.

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Kia Recalls Certain 2023 Forte Vehicles Over Improperly Welded Front Lower Control Arm

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According to documents published on the NHTSA's website, Kia America is recalling 215 units of the long-running Forte over front lower control arms that may fail due to shoddy welds. Kia America received a report alleging a broken. continue reading. )

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