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529,000 vehicles recalled by Hyundai and Kia for engine fire and failure risk
Some 2012 Ford F-150s like this one are prone to crashing due to a transmission glitch.
Vehicles like the 2015 Kia Soul are being recalled for engine failures and fires.
Hyundai and Kia (which is partly owned by Hyundai) have announced in March that they will add 529,000 vehicles to a growing list, that has accumulated since 2015, of vehicles that pose a risk of engine failure and/or fire.

The affected vehicles in this latest batch include: the 2011 to 2012 Kia Sportage, the 2011 to 2013 Hyundai Tuscon, and the 2012 to 2016 Kia Soul.

The Kia Soul has a problem with the computer for the catalytic converter, and the Sportage and Tuscon have a defect in the oil pan.

Both companies will begin notifying owners beginning in late March or April.

Vehicle owners will be able to have their vehicles repaired free of charge at their respective dealership.

Read more: Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 500,000 Vehicles For Engine Failures, Fires

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More than 2 million vehicles recalled by Subaru for brake light problem
Subaru Foresters like this one are part of the largest recall in Subaru's history.
A brake light switch problem, affecting over 2 million Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek, and Forester vehicles, is officially the company's largest recall ever.

This particular switch issue, while it does not interfere with the actual operation of the brakes, can also cause problems with the ignition.

In certain instances, the vehicle-stability warning light could erroneously flash as well.

The vehicles impacted by this problem include: the 2008 to 2016 Impreza, the 2013 to 2017 Crosstrek, and the 2014 to 2016 Forester SUV.

The upcoming recaLL was announced in March 2019, with Subaru saying it will start contacting vehicle owners within the next 60 days.

Owners will be able to get their vehicles repaired free of charge at a Subaru dealership. Owners with inquiries may also contact Subaru at 800-782-2783.

Read more: Subaru Will Issue Largest Recall in Its History, for Brake Light Switch Problem

Also: Subaru to Recall the Impreza, Crosstrek, and Forester for Brake Light Concerns

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Transmission "glitch" in some Ford F-150s could cause crashes
Some 2012 Ford F-150s like this one are prone to crashing due to a transmission glitch.
Some 2011 - 2013 Ford F-150s like this one are prone to potentially crashing, due to a transmission software glitch.
On Wednesday, February 13th, Ford issued a recall of roughly 1.48 million 2011 to 2013 F-150 pickup trucks.

Some F-150s equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions could exhibit, according to Ford, "...an intermittent loss of the transmission output speed sensor signal to the powertrain control module, potentially resulting in a temporary, unintended downshift into first gear".

This sudden, unexpected downshift could cause a loss of control of the vehicle, potentially resulting in a crash.

Ford is aware of at least 5 accidents as a result of this problem.

Updated software will fix this problem, and will be performed, free of charge, at Ford dealerships.

Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S07.

Read more: Ford F-150 recalls 1.48 million pickups due to crash concern

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Another 1.7 million vehicles added in massive expansion of the Takata airbag recall saga
In this latest round of phased recalls, roughly 1.7 million vehicles are being added to the largest single recall problem in the history of the automotive industry.

Beware of car dealers like AutoNation and CarMax that fail to get safety recalls repaired before selling cars with deadly Takata airbags.
From the start of the Takata airbag recalls in 2001, through the end of 2018, about 50 million vehicles have already been recalled, which will expand to perhaps 70 million vehicles by the end of 2020, when this scandal plagued ordeal is finally expected to start wrapping up.

This current round of recalls includes: some BMWs from 2000 to 2004 and from 2007 to 2015; a number of 2015 to 2017 Daimler vans; select 2014 to 2018 Ferraris; various Mecedes vehicles fom 2010 to 2017; Subaru Forrester, Legacy and Outbacks from 2010 to 2014; the 2014 to 2016 Tesla Model S; and Volkswagen Passat and Audis from 2015 to 2017.

Consumers can check if there vehicle is among those that have been recalled by entering their VIN (vehicle identification number) at the NHTSA recall website, or by using the link below to go to the Safercar.gov website.

As replacement parts become available, vehicles will be repaired free of charge at each manufacturer's respective dealerships.

Read more: https://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-takata-recalls-20190208-story.html
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Brand new Ram pickups being recalled for power steering / electrical
2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie Sport 5.7 Hemi 4x4at the Paris Motor Show 2018 (1Y7A1522)
Brand new 2019 Ram 1500s like this one are being recalled for this electrical problem.
Almost 180,000 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler to fix an electrical problem that could affect the power steering.

A loose connector, which grounds the vehicle's battery, could prevent power steering from working properly, which could lead to inconsistent steering.

FCA dealerships will secure this fastner for owners, free of charge. About a third of the affected vehicles are still on dealer's lots.

Read more: Fiat Chrysler recalls 180K pickups; power steering can fail

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Ford recalls almost a Million vehicles with Takata airbag inflators
Takata airbags are ticking time bombs that become more dangerous over time, as volatile and explosive chemicals degrade.
By the middle of February 2019, Ford will start sending out recall notices for over 953,000 vehicles; adding to the millions that have already been recalled for potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators.

This recall includes: the 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, the 2010 - 2011 Ford Ranger, the 2010 - 2011 Mercury Milan, the 2010 - 2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2010 - 2014 Ford Mustang.

Like other vehicles involved in the Takata airbag recall saga, these airbags can deploy with too much force, and send pieces of the canister into the vehicle compartment like shrapnel, injuring or killing the occupants.

Unlike some other vehicle manufacturers, Ford does have proper replacement parts available to remedy this batch of vehicles, which will be repaired free of charge at a Ford dealership.

Read more: Ford recalls over 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators

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Risk of fire forces Ford to recall popular F-Series trucks
The Ford F-150 is one of the pickup trucks at risk of catching on fire.
As 2018 rolls to a close, Ford is issuing a recall of over 874,000 of its top selling F-Series pickups, including the 2015 to 2019 F-150, and the 2017 to 2019 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 models.

The vehicles at risk are equipped with engine block heaters that can catch on fire.

Documentation states that "water and contaminants can get into the heater cable and cause corrosion", leading to electrical shorts, and potential fire.

Ford states that the fire risk can only occur when the engine block heater is plugged in.

Ford expects the recall to commence on Jan. 7th, 2019 and vehicle owners will be able to bring their trucks to a Ford dealership to be repaired free of charge.

Read more: Fire risk forces recall of 874K Ford F-Series pickup trucks

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Power steering problem prompts Porsche to issue recall for 75,000 Panamera sedans
This 2018 Porsche Panamera is an example of the vehicles involved in this recall.
Porsche plans to begin notifying owners of certain Panamera sedans about a new recall involving the power steering system.

At the root of this problem is a software issue which controls various aspects of the power steering system.

If the software becomes faulty, it could cause the power steering to cut in and out, or stop working completely, increasing the chance of an accident.

Porsche has stated that vehicles owners will be able to bring their vehicle to a dealership and have the software updated free of charge, which will correct the problem.

Read more: 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera recalled for power steering issues

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Within weeks of being available for sale, Toyota recalls 3,400 Corolla Hatchbacks for transmission failure
The brand new 2019 Corolla Hatchback is the focus of Toyota's latest recall.
On December 20th, Toyota issued a recall for 3,400 brand new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchbacks.

The defect is in the torque converter inside the CVT (continuously variable transmission), which is responsible for actually taking the engine's power, and putting it into motion.

If the torque converter fails, there would be no power output to move the vehicle. If a vehicle was already in motion, it could increase the chances of an accident.

Toyota has stated they will install an entire new CVT in the affected vehicles, which will be done free of charge at a Toyota dealership.

Vehicle owners should expect to start receiving notifications by mid-February of 2019.

Vehicle owners can also contact Toyota at 800-331-4331 for more information.

Read more: Toyota recalls 2019 Corolla Hatchbacks for CVT problems

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Toyota issues a recall fix for an earlier recall fix
Among the vehicles being recalled to fix an earlier recall fix are 2004 Toyota Sequoias like this one.
As the Takata airbag saga continues to drag on, Toyota is among a number of companies that are having to replace airbags they previous replaced, because those replacement airbags could be defective as well.

Currently, they are issuing a recall for 65,000 vehicles, including: the 2002 to 2005 Toyota Sequoia, the 2002 to 2005 Lexus SC, the 2003 to 2005 Toyota Corolla, and the 2003 to 2005 Toyota Tundra.

The vehicles included in this recall will receive airbags made by a different company than Takata.

Toyota plans to start sending these notices out to vehicle owners by January, 2019.

Vehicle owners can also call Toyota at 800-331-4331 or Lexus at 800-255-3987, for more information.

Read more: Toyota Recalls Corolla, Sequoia, Tundra and Lexus SC

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Subaru and Toyota to recall 400,000 vehicles for stalling or losing power
The 2013 Subaru Impreza is among the vehicles covered by this recall.
Subaru and Toyota will start notifying vehicle owners in November and December about a recall that affects the following models: the 2012 to 2014 Subaru Impreza, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, the 2013 Subaru BRZ, and Toyota's Scion FR-S.

The reason for the recall is due to potentially faulty valve springs in the four-cylinder engines in these vehicles. The springs could crack or fracture, leading to an engine failure.

While they say the risk of this is extremely low, these vehicles are being recalled "...out of an abundance of caution".

Of the 400,000 vehicles affected globally, just over 165,000 of them were sold in the U.S.

Vehicle owners will be able to have their vehicles repaired free of charge at their respective dealerships.

Read more: Subaru and Toyota to Recall 165,000 Vehicles for Engine Issues

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Mazda added another 155,000 vehicles to the Takata airbag recalls
Vehicles like this 2012 Mazda6 are among the newest additions to the Takata airbag recalls.
Starting in mid-November of 2018, Mazda will begin notifying more than 155,000 vehicle owners that their vehicles are being recalled for potentially defective Takata airbag inflators.

These vehicles include: 2010 - 2012 Mazda CX-7 SUVs, 2010 - 2013 Mazda6 sedans, and 2010 - 2015 CX-9 SUVs.

Vehicle owners will be able to have their airbags replaced free of charge at a Mazda dealership.

NHTSA has been working with vehicle manufacturers to roll out these recalls in stages, in different areas of the country, taking into acount various factors that may affect the likelihood of airbag inflator malfunctions.

In the defective systems, the airbag inflators can ignite with too much force because of degredation of the chemical propellant, sending metal fragments into the vehicle cabin.

Mazda owners may also call Mazda Customer Service at (800) 222-5500 for more information.

Read more: Mazda Expands Takata Airbag Recall to 155,000 More Vehicles

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More airbag recalls, along with rear camera problems, are included in Honda's latest batch of recalls
2018 Honda Accords like this one have developed malfunctioning rear cameras.
Another 1.4 million vehicles have been recalled by Honda in the continuing saga of Takata airbag inflators.

Included in this batch of recalls are Honda and Acura models up and down their lineup. Vehicle owners will be able to have their vehicles repairted free of charge at their respective Honda or Acura dealership.

Also being recalled are some 232,000 2018 Honda Accords and 2019 Insight hybrids that Honda is recalling for a programming defect in the software for the rear cameras, that may cause display malfuntions.

Additionally, because of the way this system interacts with other components, some other features, such as heads-up display, bluetooth, navigation, and related functionality may fail to operate, as well.

Panasonic (the company that builds this system) has worked with Honda to fix the issue, and has provided updated software to correct the problem. Honda will reprogram the software in customers' vehicles, free of charge.

Read more: Honda recall: Rear cameras and airbags lead to recall of Accord, Insight, Acura models

Also: Honda recalls 232,000 cars with faulty rearview cameras

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Volvo issues a recall for charging cords for the 2019 Volvo XC60
The charger for this 2019 Volvo XC60 could start a fire.
In September, Volvo said that a small number of charging cords for the 2019 XC60, could overheat, shock a person using it, or start a fire.

Volvo stated that by the end of the month, most owners should have received notifications that these charging cords will be replaced, free of charge, by Volvo, and that they recommend not using the charger until it has been replaced.

They said that the capacitors could fail in perhaps 60% of certain AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems, and cause the afore mentioned hazards.

Read more: Charging cord for 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid may start fire, will be recalled

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67,000 vehicles recalled by Mitsubishi Motors for cruise control
and/or "active safety" brake problems
The 2018 Outlander is among the vehicles in this recall.
In mid-September of 2018, Mitsubishi Motors announced a pair of recalls for roughly 67,000 vehicles, including: the 2017-2018 Outlander, the 2018 Outlander Sport (including the Outlander PHEV), and the 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross. Depending on the vehicle and trim level, these vehicles are equipped with automatic emergency braking and/or adaptive cruise control.

The active safety technology "may not work as intended", according to Mitsubishi, if it detects an imminent collision, which could cause an accident.

In some vehicles, the automatic emergency braking system erroneously activates, even though there are no vehicles or pedestrians present that would normally trigger the system.

In other models, the indicator on the instrument panel for "ACC Check" may be illuminated, even when the cruise control system is not in operation.

In October of 2018, Mitsubishi will start contacting owners to have their vehicle repaired free of charge at a Mitsubishi dealership.

Read more: Mitsubishi recalls 67,000 crossover SUVs to fix faulty active safety tech

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Brake system defect prompts Nissan to recall 215,000 vehicles
Among the vehicles affected by this ABS pump defect is the 2016 Nissan Murano.
 
Nissan has issued a recall covering 215,000 vehicles that include: the 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, the 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, the 2017 Infiniti QX60, and the 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder.

A defective seal on the anti-lock brake system pump can start leaking fluid. It the fluid comes into contact with the circuit board, it can short out and even start a fire, which could cause a crash.

Nissan is advising drivers who see the ABS light stay on for more than 10 seconds after startup, not to drive the vehicle and to park it outside. They estimate that roughly 56 percent of the recalled vehicles have that faulty pump.

Nissan will start notifying owners in October and their dealerships will replace the defective pump for free.

Read more: Nissan issues an ABS pump recall for 215,000 cars and SUVs

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Almost 209,000 SUVs and minivans are recalled by Fiat Chrysler for braking problem
The 2018 Dodge Journey is one of the vehicles affected by this latest recall.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling almost 209,000 SUVs and minivans around the world to fix a braking problem that can cause longer stopping distances, which could cause a crash.

This particular recall affects the 2018 Dodge Journey, 2019 Jeep Cherokee, and the 2018 & 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass. Most of these vehicles were sold in the United States.

FCA has stated that "a brake-system part wasn't built to specifications, allowing gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid". So far, no customer complaints, or reports of any crashes or injuries, have been received by FCA.

FCA has stated they will be "notifying owners shortly", and that Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge dealerships will replace the brake fluid, free of charge, which FCA says will solve the problem.

Read more: Fiat Chrysler recalls vans, SUVs to fix spongy brakes

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Almost 550,000 vehicles are recalled by Ford due to potential rollaway hazard
This 2014 Ford Escape might actually "escape" when you think it's in Park.
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2013 - 2016 Fusions and 2013-2014 Escape vehicles.

A degraded shifter cable bushing for the automatic transmission can become degraded and detach, allowing the vehicle to be in a different gear than it appears to be, including Park.

If the vehicle isn't in Park when the driver thinks it is, the vehicle could roll, which could cause deaths or injuries.

Ford dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost to the customer. Ford recommends that affected owners should make sure to use their parking brake until their vehicle is repaired.

Read more: Ford Recalls 550,000 Vehicles Over Rollaway Danger, But Feds Never Investigated

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Mazda adds almost 270,000 older vehicles to the millions that have been recalled for deadly Takata airbags
The Mazda 6 is one of the vehicles with Takata airbags that Mazda is recalling.
Mazda has issued a recall for almost 270,000 vehicles made with potentially deadly Takata airbags. This is in addition to the recall they issued last year for 80,000 vehicles.

The vehicles in question this time are a series of older vehicles that include: the 2003-2008 Mazda 6, the 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed 6, and the 2004 MPV and certain 2005-2006 MPVs.

Like other vehicles that have defective Takata airbags, the propellant that deploys the airbags can degrade over time, and cause the chemicals to expand with too much force, which can cause the canister to explode like a grenade, sending metal fragments in the the cabin of the vehicle.

Mazda has stated that it will begin notifying owners in July, and vehicle owners will be able to have their vehicle repaired free of charge at a Mazda dealership.

Read more: Mazda recalls 270K older vehicles connected to deadly Takata air bags

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Potential fuel leaks prompt Lexus to recall 115,000 cars in the U.S.
The 2012 IS 350 with a 3.5 liter V6 is one the the affected classes of vehicles.
Lexus has recalled 115,000 cars in the U.S. and a total of 121,000 worldwide, after it was discovered that certain models with gasoline powered 3.5 liter V6 engines have a component of the fuel delivery system that is prone to hardening and cracking over time. This could lead to fuel leakage, which could lead to the risk of a fire and to injuries or deaths.

The Lexus models in question include the 2006-13 Lexus IS 350sedans, the 2010-14 IS 350C convertables and the 2007-11 GS 350 and GS 450h sedans.

Owners will be able to have their vehicles repaired free of charge at a Lexus dealership, where they will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has "improved pulsation dampers."

For more information, owners may contact the Lexus Guest Experience Center at 800-255-3987, or they can go online to toyota.com/recall and enter the car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Read more: Lexus recalls 115,000 cars over fuel leak risk

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Over 500,000 vehicles recalled by Kia for airbag deployment failure
Could this 2012 Kia Optima's airbags fail in an accident?
As has been recently seen with vehicles from Hyundai and GMC, Kia has a recall on its hand, affecting over half a million vehicles.

A faulty airbag control unit could prevent the airbags from deploying in an accident, which could result in serious injuries or deaths. 4 known fatalities have already occurred from this defect.

The Kia recalls, which were issued on June 8th, include the 2010-2013 Kia Fortes, the 2011-2013 Kia Optimas and the 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.

Although Kia does not have a fix for the defect at this time, when a fix is finalized, owners will be able to have their vehicle repaired free of charge at a Kia dealership.



Read more: Kia recalls over 500,000 vehicles over airbags amid probe into four deaths

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The 2018 GMC Terrain is yet another vehicle whose airbags may fail to deploy in an accident
This 2018 GMC Terrain's airbags could fail to deploy inn an accident.
On June 4th, GMC published a recall notice for over 88,000 2018 Terrain SUVs due to a faulty sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that could fail and prevent the airbags from deploying in an accident.

GMC says drivers may be able to tell if they are in danger from this situation because "...the airbag warning lamp will be illuminated, the driver information center will display a 'service restraint system' message, and warning chimes will sound."

GMC has stated that a software update will correct this problem, and once a notification schedule has been created, affected owners will be notified and be able to have it corrected free of charge at a GMC dealership.

For more information, owners can contact GMC customer service at 800-462-8782 and provide the GM recall number 18179. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 18V340000.

Read more: 2018 GMC Terrain SUVs Recalled Because Airbags Might Not Deploy

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Over 580,000 vehicles have been recalled by Hyundai for potential airbag and seatbelt failure combination
The 2011 Sonata has been linked to multiple fatalities and injuries arising from this defect.
An electrical defect discovered in Hyundai Sonatas from the 2001 to 2013 model years, which can deactivate the seatbelt pre-tensioners and the airbags during a crash, has caused Hyundai to add over 425,000 cars to the almost 155,000 that had been previously recalled for the same problem.

The most likely culprit is the airbag control unit, from a company named ZF-TRW Automotive.

Although a solution for this problem has not been announced, Hyundai has said that owners should take their Sonata to a dealership immediately, if the airbag warning light is lit.

When Hyundai develops a permanent solution for these defects, owners will be able to have their vehicles repaired for free at a Hyundai dealership.

Read more: Hyundai Recalls 580K Sonatas Because Seatbelts & Airbags May Fail in a Crash

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Fuel tank bracket problem causes Fiat Chrysler to recall over 270,000 Dodge Ram trucks
2009 - 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups are the focus of this recall.
For more than 270,000 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups from the 2009 - 2012 model years, the fuel tank bracket that holds the fuel tank in place can become corroded, most notably in states where the roads are salted in the winter.

If the fuel tank bracket breaks, there is a risk that the fuel tank could become separated from the vehicle and lead to a fuel leak, a fire, or an accident.

FCA has stated they are unaware of cases of injuries or accidents related to this defect, but are issuing this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.

Currently the recall is limited to states where the roads are salted due to icy conditions, including: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia, as well as some trucks in Washington D.C., Canada, and Mexico.

Affected owners will be able to have their truck repaired free of charge at a Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge dealership. FCA has recommended that owners who purchased a used Ram 1500 should contact their dealership to check for the recall status, as updated contact information is not always on file after a vehicle has been sold to a different owner.

Read more: Fiat Chrysler Recalls 270k Dodge Rams Over Faulty Fuel Tank Bracket

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Malfunctioning cruise control causes Fiat Chrysler to recall 4.8 million vehicles
A defect has been discovered which could prevent the driver from turning off cruise control.

15 Fiat Chrysler models have been recalled for this cruise control defect, including the Dodge Durango.
15 different models, encompassing 4.8 million vehicles, are affected by this recall, including:
  • 2015-17 Chrysler 200 sedan
  • 2014-18 Chrysler 300 sedan
  • 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
  • 2015-18 Dodge Challenger coupe
  • 2014-18 Dodge Charger sedan
  • 2014-18 Dodge Journey SUV
  • 2014-18 Dodge Durango SUV
  • 2014-18 Jeep Cherokee SUV
  • 2014-18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV
  • 2018 Jeep Wrangler (select JK and JL versions)
  • 2014-19 Ram 1500 pickup
  • 2014-18 Ram 2500 pickup
  • 2014-18 Ram 3500 pickup
  • 2014-18 Ram 3500 cab chassis
  • 2014-18 Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis
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    A rare software problem could lead to a short circuit which would cause the cruise control to stick, and the car to accelerate on its own, even if the driver attempts to manually shut it off.

    Until the recall repairs are done, FCA said that a driver could shift into neutral and then apply the brakes, which would then stop the vehicle.

    This defect was able to be duplicated at an FCA testing track, leading executives to issue the recall, and prompting NHTSA to issue its own advisory.

    As part of the recall process, FCA will contact the registered owners of the affected vehicles. FCA may also called at 866-220-6747 - this recall number is U49.

    Vehicles affected by this recall will be repaired free of charge at Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge dealerships.

    Read more: Fiat Chrysler Recalls 4.8 Million Vehicles Because Cruise Control May Not Turn Off

    Also: Fiat Chrysler recalls 4.8 million vehicles that could get stuck in cruise control

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    425,000 Hyundai Sonatas are added to an earlier recall for air bags that may fail to deploy in a crash
    The 2012 Sonata is among the vehicles with an air bag control unit that may short circuit.
    A February 2018 recall of almost 155,000 Hyundai Sonata gas and hybrid vehicles is being expanded as of April 20th, by an additional 425,000 more, for an air bag control unit which may short circuit and fail to deploy.

    Documentation from NHTSA states that the 2012 and 2013 Sonata, and 2011 and 2012 Sonata Hybrid sedans will be added to the recall, which originally covered only 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles.

    A Hyundai spokesperson has stated that they are aware of two deaths and four injuries related to this problem, although they maintain that these incidents are limited to "very specific and rare" types of crashes.

    Hyundai dealers will repair this problem free of charge at Hyundai dealerships.

    Affected owners may call 1-855-371-9460 and provide reference # 174 for more information on this recall.

    Read more: Hyundai adds 425K Sonatas to recall due to risk air bag might not deploy in crash

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    Audi recalls 1.16 million vehicles for defective electric coolant pumps;
    30% of those vehicles are in the U.S.
    This Audi Q5 is among the affected group of vehicles.
    Audi has issued a recall that affects nearly 343,000 vehicles in the United States.

    Defective coolant pumps in certain models can short circuit in a couple of different circumstances, according to Audi. This could cause the pump to catch fire, which could lead to accidents, injury, or death.

    The affected vehicles include the 2012-2015 A6, the 2013-2017 A4 sedan and Allroad, the 2013-2017 Q5 crossover SUV, and the 2013-2017 A5 coupe and cabriolet; all of which are equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

    The AP has been informed by Audi about cases of fires, but Audi did not provide specifics beyond that.

    Audi has committed to notifying its' affected customers by June 11, 2018. Customers can also call Audi's customer service line at (888) 237-2834.

    Affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge at Audi dealerships.

    Read more: Audi recalls 342K vehicles for defective water pumps

    Also: Audi Is Recalling More Than 1 Million Cars Due to Fire Safety Concerns. Here's What to Do If Your Car Is Affected

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    A "rolling" recall of almost 350,000 vehicles is issued by Ford
    The 2018 Expedition is among the vehicles affected by this recall.
    A new problem in some of Ford's transmissions could lead to "unintended vehicle movement" after the vehicle has been shifted into Park, turned off, and the keys have been removed.

    A clip for the transmission's gear shift cable may be out of place, which could lead to the vehicle not actually being in the gear that it appears to be in, including Park.

    Ford's official recall notice states: "This could allow the driver to move the shifter to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission gear may not be in park, with no instrument panel warning message or warning chime when the driver's door is opened that indicates the vehicle is not secured in park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash."

    Among the nearly 350,000 vehicles are the following:
  • 2018 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn Assembly Plant from Jan. 5, 2017, to Feb. 16, 2018
  • 2018 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant from Jan. 25, 2017, to Feb. 16, 2018
  • 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles built at the Kentucky Truck Plant from April 3, 2017, to Jan. 30, 2018
  • 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles built at the Ohio Assembly Plant from April 25, 2017, to March 9, 2018
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    Ford dealerships will repair customer's vehicles free of charge.

    Read more: WSHU: Ford Recalls 350,000 SUVs And Trucks, Citing Problems Putting Them In 'Park'

    and: CNBC: Ford recalls about 350,000 F-150s and Expeditions for faulty transmission gears

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    Almost 1.4 million vehicles are recalled by Ford for steering wheel defect
    This Lincoln MKZ could have a serious steering wheel defect.
    At least 2 crashes that are known have resulted from steering wheels that have detached while driving.

    The defect, which affects 2014 - 2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion sedans, prompted Ford to issue a recall of 1.38 million such cars in North America. Most of the vehicles were sold in the U.S., but a significant number were also sold in Canada and Mexico.

    Ford dealerships will repair the defect at no cost to customers, who can contact their local dealership for more information.

    Read more:

    USA Today: Loose steering wheels trigger Ford recall of 1.4M Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars

    Washington Post: Ford recalls 1.4 million cars because their steering wheels might come off

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    162,000 minivans are recalled by Fiat Chrysler for potential stalls
    Examples of the 2013 Pacifica affected by the stalling problem.
    On Friday, January 12th, Fiat Chrysler announced it was recalling more than 162,000 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans due to a software glitch that could lead to these minivans stalling while in operation.

    Owners can get this flaw fixed for free at a dealership, where the software will be upgraded, that will correct the flaw.

    Apparently, only all gasoline versions are affected, but not gas-electric hybrid models.

    In November of 2017, the Center for Auto Safety petitioned NHTSA to investigate this problem, although Fiat Chrysler stated it had begun looking into the problem before then.

    Read more: Fiat Chrysler recalls 162,000 minivans over glitch that may cause stall

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Ford warns some Ranger owners to stop driving their trucks, after another death from Takata air bags
    A 2006 Ford Ranger pickup truck like the affected vehicles.
    Another air bag related death has prompted Ford to issue a do-not-drive advisory to some 2,900 Ford Ranger pickup truck owners. The afftected vehicles are from the 2006 model year.

    Ford has stated it will repair vehicles at their owner's homes or have them towed to a dealership for repair.

    Ford has made multiple types of contacts regarding this, including phone calls, letters, text messages, and postings on Twitter and Facebook.

    Read more: Don't drive certain Rangers, Ford warns after Takata air bag death

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    More faulty airbag discoveries prompt 1,066,000 vehicle recalls by Honda and Toyota
    The 2013 Toyota Sienna is among the newly recalled vehicles.
    Almost monthly, more and more vehicles are being discovered with potentially deadly Takata air bag mechanisms.

    Now, another group of vehicles, including some Honda Goldwing motorcycles, are the latest group of over 1 million vehicles being jointly recalled by Toyota and Honda.

    Takata's inflators can deploy the airbags with enough force to cause shrapnel to fly out into the vehicle, potentially causing injury or death.

    Toyota has said it will inform owners about these additional vehicles by March, and Honda has stated it will notify its owners by late February.

    Vehicle owners will be able to get this issue repaired for free at their respective dealerships.

    Affrected vehicles include: 2009 - 2012 Acura RL and Honda Accord, 2009 - 2013 Acura TSX, Honda Fit, Honda Ridgeline and Honda Pilot, some Honda Goldwing motorcycles, 2013 Toyota Siennas, 2009 & 2010 Toyota Yaris and Lexus ES 350s, 2010 & 2013 Toyota 4-Runner, Lexus IS 250C and 350C and Lexus GX 460s, 2009, 2010, & 2013 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Scion xB, Lexus IS 250 and 350 and Lexus IS-Fs.

    Read more: Toyota and Honda Are Recalling Another Million Cars to Fix Faulty Takata Airbags

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Almost 1.8 million trucks recalled by Fiat Chrysler after discovering they could slip out of park
    A 2013 Ram 2500 like this one could have a faulty shifter.
    Auburn Hills, MI based Fiat Chrysler announced a recall covering a number of Ram trucks, spanning models from 2009 - 2017.

    The vehicles in question are built with shifters mounted on the steering column. Vehicles with floor mounted or rotary shifters are not affected by this issue.

    An electrical problem with the brake-transmission shift interlock (BTSI), under high temperature conditions, can cause this problem to manifest.

    FCA is still working on a permanent solution for this problem, and as yet the NHTSA has not made an official recall announcement.

    Read more: FCA recalls 1.8M Ram trucks due to risk they could shift out of park

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Over 800,000 Odyssey minivans are recalled by Honda
    An apparent design flaw in the latching system for the 2nd row seats has caused Honda to issue a recal for 806,936 Odyssey minivans.


    An example of the recalled minivans
    NHTSA documentation show that there have already been reported injuries and warranty claims arising from this problem.

    The affected minivans were models from 2011 through 2017, that allowed for incremental sideways positioning.

    When the seat is attached between either of these two alternate positions, the seat does not "latch in" properly, and could tip forward during braking, creating a risk of injury or death.

    Honda is still working on a permanent fix for this issue, and has published instructions for installing the 2nd row seat to ensure it latches in securely.

    This recalled was innounced on Nov. 16th, and Honda dealerships will repair vehicle free of charge, once Honda has finalized the permanent solution for this problem.

    Read more: Honda recalls more than 800K minivans due to second-row seats not latching

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Mitsubishi suffers embarrassing recall of 66,000 vehicles to fix a previous recall fix
    Beware of used car dealers like CarMax who sell unrepaired recalled used cars with Takata airbags.
    66,000 vehicles are being recalled by Mitsubishi Motors to fix faulty Takata airbags that are the same exact part as the orginally faulty airbags they replaced.

    The vehicles in this new recall are 2004 - 2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution sedans, that were originally recalled and "fixed" in 2015 with identical inflators to the original part.

    These faulty inflators are powered by ammonium nitrate, which is used to ignite the explosion that inflates the airbags. However, ammonium nitrate can deteriorate after a period of time and then potentially burn too fast and/or explode with too much force, and propel shrapnel into the vehicle's interior, leading to injury or death. It is estimated that 19 people have been killed and roughly 180 people have been injured by these faulty airbag systems.

    Mitsubishi stated, in recent documentation, that its' newer replacement parts don't use ammonium nitrate, which will remedy the defect.

    Mitsubishi will officially begin the recall on Oct. 22nd, 2017.

    Read more: Mitsubishi Recalls Cars Twice To Replace Takata Air Bags

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Nearly 650,000 Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees are recalled by Fiat Chrysler
     
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is issuing a recall of 646,394 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs for a potential problem with the brake booster shields.

    Dodge Durangos like this one are among the recalled vehicles.
    Ironically, this issue stems from how the shields were installed, when they were replaced following an earlier recall campaign.

    In a notice from NHTSA, The brake booster shield could allow water leakage, leading to corrosion, which could hinder braking performance. Although in their official statement, FCA stated that "A booster compromised by water will still deliver brake function in compliance with US federal safety standards. However, customers may experience excessive brake-pedal firmness", this problem could lead to the braking system inadvertantly activating the anti-lock braking system, or cause illumination of the brake warning light.

    In addition to the vehicles being recalled in the U.S., another 63,443 vehicles are being recalled in Canada and Mexico.

    Dodge/Jeep dealerships will inspect vehicles and install needed fixes for this problem, free of charge. Customers with any questions can call the FCA's U.S. Recall Information Center at 800-853-1403.

    Read more: 650,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs recalled
    and also: Fiat Chrysler Recalls A Recall For 646,000 SUVs

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Nearly 700,000 Chevy & GMC trucks affected by power steering problem
    The 2014 GMC Sierra LD and its' sister truck, the 2014 Chevrolet Silvarado LD, have been found to have a potentially dangerous problem that could affect the power steering of over 690,000 trucks.

    The 2014 Chevy Silverado. Does yours have a power steering defect?
    A software glitch with the EPS assist could cause the truck to lose power assist for a moment and then have it suddenly re-engage, which could cause some drivers to momentarily lose control, increasing the chance of a crash.

    The problem is more likely to occur during a lower speed turn, according to NHTSA.

    Owners of the affected vehicles will be able to have the issue repaired for free at a GM or Chevrolet dealership, where a corrective software update will be performed.

    For more information, vehicle owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

    Read more: GM recalling about 700,000 Chevy and GMC pickup trucks due to steering issue

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    The latest recall by Honda affects almost 1.2 million Accords
     
    This Honda Accord could have a defective battery, which might result in an engine fire.
    Honda has announced a recall that affects Accord vehicles produced between 2013 and 2016. A sensor in the battery can malfuction and potentially lead to an engine fire.

    Improper moisture sealing on batteries, which can allow substances such as road salt to penetrate the sensors in the car's battery, is the cause of this problem.

    Honda urges customers to have their vehicle repaired free of charge at a Honda dealership if it is among the affect class of cars.

    Honda Accord owners can see if their vehicle is among those affected by visiting the Honda Recall Website.
    For additional information, customers can also call the Honda Automobile Customer Service Recall Line at (888) 234-2138. Hours are Monday - Friday: 6am-6pm PT; Saturday: 7:30am - 4pm PT; Sunday: 6am - 2:30pm PT.

    Read more: Honda recalls 1.2 million cars over battery fires

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Fiat Chrysler issues double recalls for airbags and alternators
    This Dodge Journey could have faulty airbags.
    Over 1.3 million vehicle are affected by the pair of recalls Fiat Chrysler has issued recently.

    The first recall involves an "inadvertent deployment of the driver-side front air bag....", according to the manufacturer. 770,853 vehicles internationally are included in this recall, including 2011-2015 Dodge Journeys sold in the U.S., Canada, & Mexico, and also 2011-2015 Fiat Freemont crossovers sold abroad.

    Fiat Chrysler has alread received reports of accidents related to this problem.

    The cause of this defect is due to a wiring setup that may "chafe against pieces of steering-wheel trim, potentially causing a short-circuit. This may lead to a second short-circuit that is potentially capable of generating inadvertent deployment of the driver-side front air bag," according to the press release.

    In advance of this happening, drivers could experience other anomolous behavior, including unintended wiper operation, an illuminated air-bag warning light, and/or inoperable switches.

    This Dodge Charger is one of a number of vehicles that may need to have the alternator replaced.
    The second of the two recalls involves an electrical problem with the alternators on 565,647 vehicles, including some 2011-2014 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans, Dodge Challenger coupes, Dodge Durango SUVs and some 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs that have electro-hydraulic power steering.

    The problem can affect the vehicles' anti-lock braking system and electronic-stability control. The basic brake functionality is not affected though, according to Fiat Chrysler.

    Drivers would possibly see a warning light on the instrument cluster, or they may see smoke or possible smell a buring odor.

    The manufacturer has stated they will notify affected vehicle owners by mail and the owners can take their vehicles to a Fiat Chrysler dealership to have the problems repaired for free.

    Customers can call the Fiat Chrysler recall information center at 800-853-1403 for more information.

    Read more: Fiat Chrysler issues 2 recalls affecting more than 1.3 million vehicles globally

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Faulty parking brakes affect nearly 228,000 Mazda cars
    A newly announced recall from Mazda, which will begin on Auguast 21st of 2017, affects the parking brakes of certain Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 vehicles.

    A 2014 Mazda 6 like this one may have a dangerously faulty parking brake.
    For certain 2014 - 2016 Mazda 3 and 2014 - 2015 Mazda 6 vehicles with hand operated parking brakes, water can enter the brake caliper, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "...causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and, in some instances, bind. This prevents the vehicle from engaging or disengaging from park fully...."

    If parked on an incline, the car could slide downhill and collide with pedestrians or bicyclists, or other cars.

    Mazda will begin notifying affected customers beginning August 21st, and will repair the defects for free at a Mazda dealership. For more information, Mazda owners may call the Mazda customer service number at 1-800-222-5500. The manufacturer's recall number is 1217F. NHTSA's recall number is 17V393000.

    Read more: Mazda recalls approximately 228,000 vehicles to fix faulty parking brake

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    More than 400,000 vehicles are affected by a recall for the Ford Transit
     
    This Ford Transit commercial vehicle is among the models that have been recalled.
    On Wednesday, June 26th, Ford issued a recall for over 400,000 Ford Transit commercial vehicles, both vans and chassis cabs, for the 2015 - 2017 models that were built between at their assembly Plant in Kansas City, Missouri.

    The problem lies in a faulty coupling for the driveshaft, which can crack and brake, causing the driveshaft to separate, which could then result in a loss of power, unintended vehicle movement and/or damage to the brake and/or fuel lines.

    The recall is expected to cost Ford roghly $142 million to remedy. Ford doesn't have a permanent fix for the problem, but stated that the defect dorsn't manifest itself until the vehicle has been driven for at least 30,000 miles on the defective part, so they will replace the parts for free, every 30,000 miles, until a permanent solution is made available.

    Customers of the affected vehicles will be notified by mail and Ford recommends that these customers immediately bring their vehicles to a Ford dealership to have them repaired for free. Owners can call Ford at 800-392-3673 - Ford's reference number for the recall is 17S15.

    Read more: Ford recalls more than 400,000 vehicles over driveshaft problem

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Defective Power Inverter Modules prompt Chrysler to issue recall on some 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles
    Beginning on July 24th, 2017, owners of certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles will start receiving recall notices for affected vehicles.

    A 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle like this one, could have a defective Power Inverter Module.
    A diode inside the Power Inverter Module (PIM) could fail if it receives a higher than normal amount of voltage. Upon failure, the vehicle will no longer move under its own power, which could be a hazard if the vehicle is on the road when this happens.

    Chrysler is still finalizing plans for correcting the defect in the estimated 1,350 affected vehicles.

    Owners of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles can contact Chrysler at (800) 853-1403 and reference recall number T34 for additional information.

    Read more: Chrysler Announces Recall of Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    The latest recall by Hyundai sees almost 600,000 vehicles affected
     
    Vehicles like this 2015 Genesis are among those that have been recalled.
    Right on the heels of their April recall of almost a million vehicles, Hyundai has issued a new batch of recalls of nearly 600,000 vehicles across four model lines.

    Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport SUV's from 2013 through 2017 have a potentially defective hood latch. HHTSA has stated that the actuator cable associated with that latch "may corrode and bind," which could lead to the seconday latch remaining in the open position when the hood is closed.

    Genesis and Sonata cars built in 2015 and 2016 could experience corrosion of a parking brake switch, resulting in the parking brake warning light failing to light up.

    Hyundai has said they will notify owners by June 30, 2017 to start fixing the recall issues, which will be repaired for free at a Hyundai dealership.

    For more information, contact Hyundai's Customer Service line at 1-855-671-3059 or call your local Hyundai dealership.

    Read more: Hyundai recalls 600,000 vehicles: Santa Fe, Sonata, Santa Fe Sport, Genesis

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Faulty seat belts prompt Hyundai to issue recall on almost One Million Sonata sedans
    Starting April 7th, 2017, Hyundai will start to recall almost one million Sonata gasoline and hybrid sedans built in the United States due to faulty seat belts.

    Sonatas like this 2013 model are among the affected vehicles.
    Hyundai states that perhaps only 1% of the 977,779 Sonata sedans may actually have a defective part. An error in how the seat belts are anchored to their moorings may result in the seat bely failing to hold in a collision. Hyundai has stated that they are only aware of one reported case related to this defect.

    Sonatas built from December 11, 2009 until May 29, 2014 are affected by this recall. Affected owners should be informed by mail, however, you can use the link at the bottom of this article to check the VIN number of your car to find out if this (or any other recall) pertains to your car. Hyundai dealers will fix this defect for free, and they state that the repair time should not be more than a couple days.

    Read more: Hyundai Recalls Nearly One Million Sonata Sedans Due To Faulty Seat Belts

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Ford issues recall for nearly 53,000 F-250 series trucks
     
    F-250 trucks like this one are included in Ford's latest recall.
    Ford has issued a recall for almost 53,000 F-250 series truck that were built at it's Kentucky Assembly Plant from Oct. 9, 2015 until March 30, 2017.

    Ford stated in a news release that: "In the affected vehicles, a damaged park rod actuating plate might not achieve mechanical park within the automatic transmission after the driver moves the shift lever to park." In the release, Ford also said: "If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement with the gear selector in park without warning, increasing the risk of injury or crash."

    Drivers are urged to use their parking brake while parked, until the vehicle can be taken to a Ford dealership to be fixed, which Ford dealerships will repair for free.

    Read more: Ford recalls 53,000 trucks due to risk they could roll away while in park

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Defective airbags find their way into repaired BMWs, spurring a recall
    Over 230,000 BMWs contain Takata's potentially deady airbag inflators, BMW has confirmed.

    Some 5 Series BMWs are among the affected vehicles
    German parts maker Petri AG was purchased by Takata in 2000, and since then, Takata PSDI-4 inflators have been used to repair many 2000 to 2002 BMW 3 Seies cars, 2001 to 2002 5 Series cars, and also 2001 to 2003 X5 SUVs.

    BMW stated that vehicles may have had a driver's air bag replaced with a Takata inflator after a crash or in a previous recall. Many Takata inflators have exploded with more force than intended by design, causing the units to send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment. At lease 17 recorded deaths have been caused by these defective airbag units and led to the largest automotive safety recall in history.

    "NHTSA should request information from all manufacturers that have Petri airbags, at a minimum," stated Michael Brooks, acting executive director at the Center for Auto Safety, a Washington-based advocacy group. "If the Takata airbags have been replacing Petri airbags, they have to figure out the entire population of affected vehicles and have them inspected and replaced if necessary."

    BMW wrote in government documents that it discovered the problem in late November after a customer inquired about the maker of the inflator in their 3 Series sedan. They discovered that some 14,600 Takata air bag modules were shipped to the U.S. to be used as replacement parts, between 2002 and 2015.

    BMW Dealers will inspect the air bag systems and replace them for free if they were manufactured by Takata. BMW will begin notifying owners starting March 15, 2017.

    Read more: CBS News: BMW Recalling 230K Vehicles That May Have Takata Air Bags

    Consumer Reports: Everything you need to know about the Takata airbag recall

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Nissan recalls more than 341,000 Altimas with rear door latching problems
     
    This is an example of a 2016 Nissan Altima with the dangerous rear door latch defect.
    A recall notice was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Jan. 18, which covers over 341,000 of the mid-size Altima sedans. A problem with the rear side windows in some vehicles manufactured between Sept. 17, 2015, and Oct. 6, 2016 have a problem with the rear window that causes the door to suddenly open.

    According to the NHTSA defect bulletin reported by The Car Connection, "During the trim panel installation process in the subject Altima vehicles, the latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door.... In certain situations, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open when the mechanism is lowered to open the window."

    Essentially, if this interference exists in your car, your door could suddenly open when you press the switch to lower the window. If your car is moving, especially if it's in traffic, injuries or death could occur to both passengers in your car, as well as nearby vehicles, if the door were to swing out and hit another car.

    Nissan dealerships will repair the problem for free, and owners will be notified by mail, although at the time of this article, an extact time frame has not been given as to when the notifications will begin. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 for more details.

    Read more: 2015-2017 Nissan Altima Recall: Over 341,000 Vehicles Have Rear Door & Latch Problem

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Two separate issues prompt recall of over 576,000 Audi vehicles
    Audi has issued recalls for two separate issues, affecting a combined total of over 576,000 vehicles.

    The 2014 Audi A6 sedan is one of the vehicles affected by the recalls
    The first recall is due to airbags which can potentially rupture due to a design defect in models with a panoramic sunroof. This is different than the major issue with Takata airbag inflators or a drying-agent issue. "If the water drainage system of the panoramic sunroof becomes damaged or impaired, e.g., during a repair, water could enter the side head curtain airbag canister," the NHTSA states. Over time, this could lead to deterioration and fracturing of the airbag canister, resulting in fragments being propelled into the passenger compartment, resulting in injury or death of passengers. This recall specifically affects roughly 234,000 Audi Q5 SUVs that were manufactured from 2010 to 2016. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and ask about recall #69P1, or you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #17V001000.

    The second recall arises from a coolant pump that can overheat due to blockage, on six Audi models with a 2.0L TFSI engine, which could lead to a fire, potentially resulting in injury or death.

    The affected models include:
    • 2013-16 Audi A4 sedans produced between Feb. 20, 2012 and Dec. 8, 2015
    • 2013-17 Audi A5 cabriolets produced between March 9 2012, and Dec. 16, 2016
    • 2013-17 Audi A5 coupes produced between March 8, 2012 and Nov. 19, 2016
    • 2012-15 Audi A6 sedans produced between April 4, 2011 and Dec. 22, 2014
    • 2013-17 Audi Q5 SUVs produced between July 4 2013 and Dec. 20, 2016
    • 2013-16 Audi A4 Allroad wagons produced between March 12, 2012 and April 1, 2016
     
    Audi should start notifying vehicle owners soon and will repair the vehicles for free, with the recall expected to commence by February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. The recall number for the coolant pump is 19M1. Owners can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #17V002000.

    Read more: Over 576,000 Audis recalled for fire and airbag-rupture risks

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Honda recalls more than 600,000 Odyssey minivans
    for unsafe seat release levers
     
    Honda recalls over 600K Odyssey minivans with unsafe seat release levers.
    Two recalls announced by Honda, for approximately 640,000 vehicles, affect seat adjustment levers which could leave seats in a position where they could move unexpectedly, causing injuries.

    Some minivans have a release lever for the outboard seats in the second row, which can stay in the unlocked position and seats could move unexpectedly while occupied by passengers.

    Other Odysseys have a center seat in the second row with a horizontal adjuster bar that could stick in the unlocked position, allowing that seat to slide. If the seat is occupied, people could be injured or killed.

    Honda will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles beginning in January of 2017. Honda dealers will fix these problems free of charge. Owners can contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Read more: Honda recalls 600K Odyssey minivans

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Ford recalls Trucks, Taurus, Flex, Explorers and Police Interceptors

    A Ford police interceptor
    As of December 21st, Ford has issued recalls for a number of vehicles, including over 8000 2017 Super Duty trucks that do not contain a proper fuel tank strap reinforcement.

    A separate recall is affecting some 1,300 2016 Ford Taurus sedans, 2016-17 Flex crossovers, 2016-17 Lincoln MKT crossovers, and 2017 Explorers and Police Interceptor Utilities with leaky turbocharger oil supply tubes.

    With both of these recalls, defective parts could lead to fires that could injure or kill passengers. The majority of vehicles were sold in the United States.

    For both recalls, Ford dealers will fix the affected systems for free

    Read more: Ford recalls 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks for fuel strap reinforcement.

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Ford recalls 680,000 cars for seat belts that may not hold in a crash
     
    Ford recalls approx. 680,000 vehicles with faulty safety belts.
    A recall announced by Ford, for approximately 680,000 vehicles, affects certain owners of 2015-2016 Ford Mondeo, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZs.

    Cables for the seat belt system can fail, causing the seat belts not to hold, when they are needed in a crash. Seat belt failures can cause serious injuries, including permanent facial disfiguration, blindness, brain damage, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, epilepsy, or even death.

    Ford has stated they are aware of two injuries attributed to this problem so far.

    You can take your car to any Ford dealer, if your vehicle is affected, to have this safety defect fixed free of charge. The recall should commence Jan. 16, 2017.

    Read more: ABC News: Ford Recalls 680,000 Cars; Seat Belts May Not Hold in Crash

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Park outside, if you own a Sportage," warns Kia

    A 2009 Kia Sportage, which could catch fire
    Some 2009 Kia Sportages could catch fire and cause a home, apartment building, or other structures to burn, killing anyone inside.

    Kia recently announced the recall, which affects roughly 72,000 owners of 2008 - 2009 Sportage SUVs.

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that water with road salt can seep into the braking control computer, causing a short which could lead to catching on fire.

    After receiving a number of complaints about this problem, Kia began notifying its customers about the recall on Nov. 28th, 2016. The letters will include instructions to "park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until you have the recall repair performed."

    Customers will be able to bring their Sportage to any Kia dealer for free repairs, and Kia says customers can call 800-333-4542 with questions about the recall.

    Read more: TWC News: Kia Warns Sportage Owners to Park Outside.

    See if your vehicle is affected: safercar.gov/vin
     


    Fiat Chrysler announces new safety recalls over fires, stalling
    Auto manufacturer Fiat Chrysler announced the company is recalling about 74,833 vehicles in the United States to replace the alternators because of a defect that could cause the engine to stall in traffic, or cause the vehicle to catch on fire.

    The defect involves alternators with malfunctioning diodes that could short-circuit.

    The vehicles that have the defective diodes include: 2007-2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups; 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs; and 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Pursuits.

    The recall also includes 10,077 vehicles in Canada, 1,088 in Mexico and 134 outside North America.
     


    Honda and Takata Conducted Stealth Air Bag Fix

    An exploded Takata air bag
    According to Reuters, as reported in Automotive News, "In August of 2009, after ruptured airbag inflators in Honda vehicles were linked to least four injuries and a death, the automaker quietly requested a design change and did not notify U.S. regulators, Honda confirmed in response to inquiries from Reuters.

    Honda Motor Co. asked supplier Takata Corp. to produce a "fail-safe" airbag inflator, according to Takata presentations and internal memos reviewed by Reuters.

    The previously undisclosed redesign could make Honda and Takata more vulnerable in more than 100 pending federal lawsuits and dozens more state suits, according to several legal experts and an attorney suing the companies. The request shows that Honda understood the safety risks posed by the inflators long before it started expanding recalls by the millions in 2014, the attorneys and law professors said."

    Read more: Reuters: Honda and Takata Conducted Stealth Airbag Fix in 2009.
     


    Ford F-150 pickups under federal scrutiny over faulty brakes
     
    Ford F-150: bad brakes?
    Consumer complaints are mounting about brake failures in Ford's F-150 pickups, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. Some F-150 owners describe brakes that fail to slow the trucks, even when the pedal is pressed to the floor.

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has demanded documents from Ford about the problem. So far, Ford has not issued a safety recall.

    A safety investigation may result in NHTSA's compelling Ford to issue a safety recall.


    Read more: Detroit News: U.S. Investigates Ford F-150's for brake failure
     


    GM recalls 3,300 large pickups and SUVS over stalling
     
    2015 Chevy Suburban is one of the recalled vehicles
    General Motors is recalling 3,300 large pickup trucks and SUVs that may stall in traffic, also shutting off the air bags.

    The trucks have ignition lock gears that may slip into the "accessory" position, causing stalling in traffic without warning. The affected vehicles are 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras and 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs.

    GM is required to pay for the recall repairs, at no cost to the owners of the cars.

    You should receive a written safety recall notice from GM in the mail, but as an added precaution, it's a good idea to check the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be sure.

    Here's where to check: vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin
     


    Hyundai recalls 27,700 midsize and compact cars over coil spring defect
     
    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, road salt could corrode the front coil springs of the faulty cars, which could lead them to fracturing, puncturing a tire and increasing the risk of a crash.

    2010 Hyundai Sonata is one of the affected vehicles
    The recall covers Sonatas manufactured between December 2009 -- February 2010 and Elantras produced between November 2010 -- March 2011.

    The vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the "salt belt," which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri.

    You should receive a written safety recall notice from GM in the mail, but as an added precaution, it's a good idea to check the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be sure. Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin

    Hyundai is required to pay for the recall repairs, at no cost to the owners of the cars.

    You should receive a written safety recall notice from Hyundai in the mail, but as an added precaution, it's a good idea to check the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be sure.

    Here's where to check: vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin
     


    Kia recalls 377,062 Sorento cars that may roll out of control
     
    Kia is recalling model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured 19 October 2009 to 31 January 2013. In the recalled cars, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack, allowing the transmission to shift out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. That means that the vehicles may unintentionally shift out of Park, allowing them to roll away on their own, which may result in a crash.

    The vehicles also fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

    Kia is required to pay for the recall repairs, at no cost to the owners of the cars.

    You should receive a written safety recall notice from Kia in the mail, but as an added precaution, it's a good idea to check the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be sure.

    Here's where to check: vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin
     


    Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 900,000 Jeeps, Dodge Journey and Fiat Freemont SUVs
    After seven injuries caused by inadvertent air bag deployments, Fiat Chrysler is recalling 352,000 older model SUVs -- 2003 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees --- to replace their Occupant Restraint Control modules and/or side-impact sensors.

    Fiat Chrysler said that "new ORC modules are being developed for the upgrade. Some vehicles also may require new front- and/or side-impact sensors to accommodate software compatibility.”


    A Jeep assembly line
    Earlier this year, Fiat Chrysler recalled 928,000 vehicles for an identical defect, to correct a repair that the company performed as part of a 2012 recall. That recall covered 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees, 2002-2003 Jeep Liberties, and 2003-2004 Dodge Vipers. However, the company said the vehicles recalled Friday were not included in the earlier air bag recalls.

    This new recall covers 284,000 vehicles in the United States, 20,000 in Canada and Mexico and 48,212 outside North America.

    Fiat Chrysler is also recalling nearly 542,000 model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey and Fiat Freemont SUVs, to because of problems that can disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control, increasing the risk of crashes, including rollover collisions.

    Fiat Chrysler was hit earlier this year with a record-setting $105 million penalty over its mishandling of 23 recall campaigns covering 11 million vehicles, including concealing deaths and injuries in its vehicles from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    Under federal law, Fiat-Chrysler is required to notify customers, and provide repairs at no cost to the owners. However, many recall notices are sent to the wrong address, or never sent, particularly to owners who purchased used cars. So if you own a Fiat-Chrysler vehicle that is on the safety recall list, it's a good idea to check your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) yourself periodically for recalls.

    Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin.

    If your vehicle was recalled, but you experience difficulty getting the manufacturer to cover the cost of the repairs, it's a good idea to file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's where to file a complaint:
    https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
     


    Honda Motor Co. recalls new 2016 CR-V small sport-utility vehicles due to potentially deadly Takata air-bag defect
    Honda announced yet another air bag recall, because of a manufacturing defect in a metal housing surrounding the driver’s air-bag inflator. If the air bag deploys in crash, “the inflator could rupture, with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death."


    A Honda CR-V assembly line
    Earlier Takata air bag defects led to the largest-ever U.S. automotive safety recall, which now involves more than 19 million vehicles produced by 12 manufacturers. A total of 23 million defective inflators need to be replaced, but less than a quarter of the affected cars in the U.S. have been repaired, NHTSA said in an Oct. 22 briefing in Washington.

    The new CR-V recall involves 515 vehicles.

    Under federal law, Honda is required to notify customers, and provide repairs at no cost to the owners. However, many recall notices are sent to the wrong address, or never sent, particularly to owners who purchased used cars. So if you own a Honda that is on the safety recall list, it's a good idea to check your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) yourself periodically for recalls.

    Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin.

    If your vehicle was recalled, but you experience difficulty getting Honda to cover the cost of the repairs, it's a good idea to file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's where to file a complaint:
    https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

    Read more: Bloomberg report
     


    Ford issues safety recall of over 130,000 Mustangs, Edge, Lincolns, and
    E-series cabs
    Ford Motor Co. announced that it is recalling 110,636 model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers in the U.S. and another 18,187 in Canada for “possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted.” The rust can result in a fuel leak, potentially resulting in a fire.

    The recall covers models sold or registered in “corrosion states and provinces” only, meaning regions that use salt to clear roads of snow and ice. Ford is overlooking the fact that some members of the military and their families may be harmed, because they may have purchased and registered their vehicles in other states, and will not be notified, under this limited "regional" recall. Plus, of course, some of the owners may have moved.


    Ford issues safety recalls
    Ford is also recalling 1,906 model year 2016 Mustangs because occupant restraint parts that could have been damaged while shipping. The affected parts may fail to comply with federal child restraint anchor system standards.

    Ford is also recalling 72 model year 2016 E-series cutaway and chassis cab vehicles due to a trailer brake controller defect that could cause a crash.

    Under federal law, Ford is required to notify customers, and provide repairs at no cost to the owners. However, many recall notices are sent to the wrong address, or never sent, particularly to owners who purchased used cars. So if you own a Ford that is on the safety recall list, it's a good idea to check your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) yourself periodically for recalls.

    Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin.

    If your vehicle was recalled, but you experience difficulty getting Ford to cover the cost of the repairs, it's a good idea to file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's where to file a complaint:
    https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
     


    Older Mazda vehicles recalled over ignition switches that catch on fire
     
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified an ignition defect that affects 1.368 million older vehicles Mazda sold in the U.S. The vehicles date back to the late 1980's. Over time, grease accumulates around the contact points of the ignition switch. That can cause a short circuit, causing a fire.

    The recall will start this December, and includes these vehicles:
    • Mazda MPV models from 1989 to 1998
    • Mazda 323 models from 1990 to 19951
    • Mazda Protégé models from 1990 to 1998
    • Mazda MX-3 models from 1992 to 1993
    • Mazda 929 models from 1993 to 1995
    • Mazda MX-6 models from 1993 to 1997
    • Mazda 626 models from 1993 to 1998
    Under federal law, Mazda is required to notify customers, and provide repairs at no cost to the owners. However, many recall notices are sent to the wrong address, or never sent, particularly to owners who purchased used cars. So if you own a Mazda that is on the safety recall list, it's a good idea to check your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) yourself periodically for recalls.

    Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin.

    If your vehicle was recalled, but you experience difficulty getting Mazda to cover the cost of the repairs, it's a good idea to file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's where to file a complaint:
    https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

    Be sure to also let the CARS Foundation know if you run into roadblocks at Mazda, over covering repairs on older vehicles. We can sometimes get manufacturers to reconsider, by exposing them in the media or bringing their refusals to the attention of regulators. Contact the CARS Foundation here:

    http://www.carsfoundation.org/contact.php
     


    Fiat Chrysler recalls Dodge Darts over slipping transmissions

    A 2013 Dodge Dart
    Fiat Chrysler recalling 23,688 Dodge Darts in the U.S. from model years 2013-2015 because the transmissions can shift into neutral without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. FCA said that a mounting bracket can disrupt a circuit board in the transmission control module and shift the vehicle into neutral. The engine stays on and the air bags and other safety features aren’t affected.

    A dashboard warning light may light up before the transmission slips, or there may be no warning at all.

    Under federal law, FCA is required to notify customers, and provide repairs at no cost to the owners. However, many recall notices are sent to the wrong address, or never sent, particularly to owners who purchased used cars. So if you own a 2013-2015 Dodge Dart, it's a good idea to check the VIN yourself periodically for recalls.

    Here's where to check: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin.
     


    Fiat Chrysler recalls trucks over air bag and steering defects
    Fiat Chrysler announced the recall of more than 1.7 million trucks with air bags that can inflate without a crash, and faulty steering welds. 1.35 million model year 2012 -- 2014 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cabs have electrical wires that can short circuit and cause the driver’s side air bag to inflate without a crash. In some trucks, an air bag warning light may come on before the air bag inflates, but in others, there is no warning.

    Fiat Chrysler is also recalling 188,000 model year 2014 and 2015 Ram Quad Cab pickups. The manufacturer says the side curtain air bags fail to comply with federal safety standard aimed at protecting rear passengers in rollover collisions. Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that the air bags fail to prevent rear passengers from striking a roof support pillar. Fiat Chrysler has not yet developed a repair that addresses this defect. Owners should contact their local dealers to inquire about the availability of loaner cars, and if possible avoid having passengers riding in the rear of the vehicle, pending the repair. Of course, it's always important to wear seat belts, as well.

    A faulty weld in the steering system has led to another recall, involving almost 194,000 model year 2013 and 2014 Ram 2500 and 2500 pickups and 3500 Chassis Cabs. If the weld fails, steering components can come apart and cause steering loss. Fiat Chrysler said it knows of one crash but no injuries from the problem. The manufacturer said that owners of Customers will be told in October to take their trucks to dealers for an inspection, and if needed, the steering welds will be repaired. Dealers later will install a reinforcement bracket on trucks that weren’t repaired in the first phase, the company said.

    Ram pickups have been recalled frequently in recent years. The 2014 Ram 1500 has been recalled nine times.
     


    Volkswagen launches recall to remedy air bags that fail to inflate
    Volkswagen is recalling 420,000 model year 2010 to 2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan; 2010 to 2013 Eos and Jetta; 2011 to 2014 Golf and GTI; and 2011 to 2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles, because a faulty spring in the steering wheel assembly can rip a cable that controls the electrical connection to the front air bags. If that occurs, the air bags will fail to inflate when needed, in a crash.


    Volkswagen dealership
    The problem does not appear to be linked to the ongoing Takata air-bag recalls that have affected millions of other cars.

    According to VW, owners can expect to see an air bag warning light if the defect is likely to occur.

    To find out if your car is being recalled, don't wait for the recall notice, which may not reach you, particularly if you are the second or subsequent owner. Safety recall notices are often sent to the wrong address or may not be sent at all, if you are not the first owner.

    Here's where to check for the recall status -- a good idea to re-check every week, to be on the safe side: vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin Simply enter the Vehicle Identification Number for your car. If the notice says the recall is "incomplete," contact a local VW dealer and schedule an appointment right away to get your car repaired.
     


    GM recalls 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts with defective air bag systems
    General Motors is issuing a safety recall for 73,424 model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt sedans to fix a safety defect in the wiring that may keep air bags from inflating when needed, in a crash.

    Today's cars are designed so that the seat belts alone do not provide adequate protection in the event of a moderate or severe collision. Fully functioning air bags are important for slowing the deceleration enough to prevent severe or fatal injuries to internal organs, spinal columns, ribs and collar bones, faces, and brains. Air bags provide cushioning that can prevent the head from whipping around, causing the brain to slosh inside the skull and damaging the brain. Air bags also reduce the risk of paralysis.

    If you have questions about this recall, you can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

    If there are no repair parts available, the CARS Foundation urges you to insist on a safe loaner or rental car, pending repairs. Be sure to check the safety recall status of the loaner.
     


     
         
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