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VW Passat Recalled to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators
More than 71,000 Volkswagen Passats are recalled to replace Takata airbag inflators with inflators that don't contain ammonium nitrate, the chemical that causes Takata inflators to explode. VW says...
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Former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn Charged With Conspiracy
Martin Winterkorn, the former CEO of Volkswagen, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department over claims of conspiracy and wire fraud related to VW's yearslong illegal emissions scheme. Volkswagen...
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Water Pump Recall: Park Your BMW Cars Outside
BMW is recommending owners of nearly 48,000 vehicles should park their vehicles outdoors until the electric auxiliary water pumps are replaced. The pumps can fail and cause the circuit boards to...
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BMW N63 Class-Action Lawsuit May Soon Be Settled
A BMW N63 engine class-action lawsuit may be over for owners and lessees who have suffered from drained batteries and oil consumption problems. The proposed settlement includes about 84,000 current...
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Subaru Windshield Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss
A Subaru windshield lawsuit won't be dismissed as a federal judge ruled the plaintiffs have enough evidence to move their claims forward. The original lawsuit would have included Subaru Legacy and...
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Subaru Falsified Emissions and Mileage Values
Subaru has admitted that it falsified mileage and emissions data in Japan from December 2012 to November 2017, although the automaker says the illegal actions may have started as early as 2002. Subaru...
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GM Recalls 2018 Chevy Equinox to Replace Front Windows
General Motors is recalling nearly 400 model year 2018 Chevy Equinox SUVs to replace both front door windows that weren't tempered, at least not enough to keep the glass from breaking into large...
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Toyota Highlander Steering Wheels Are Falling Off
Toyota Highlander telescoping steering wheels are detaching from the steering columns, causing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open a federal investigation. The...
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NTSB Investigates Tesla Model S Post-Crash Fire
A Tesla Model S crash in Florida that killed two teens will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to gather information about the battery fire that occurred after the...
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smart fortwo Fires Cause Recall
smart fortwo fires have caused Mercedes-Benz to recall nearly 43,000 of the 2008-2009 cabrio and coupe minicars. The recall follows an investigation originally opened in 2016 by the National Highway...
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Kia Recalls Niro Hybrids For Oil Leaks and Fire Hazards
Kia is recalling more than 27,000 Niro hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) at risk of fires caused by leaking oil from the hydraulic clutch actuators. Kia says the oil can accumulate in the cap area and...
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Hyundai Recalls Ioniq Hybrids To Repair Oil Seals
Hyundai is recalling more than 10,000 model year 2017 Ioniq Hybrids with problems caused by the hydraulic clutch actuator oil seals. The inner seals may leak oil that will build up in the cap area,...
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Chrysler Recalls 326,000 Older Jeep Liberty SUVs
Nearly 326,000 older Jeep Liberty SUVs are recalled because of rear lower control arms that can corrode and break. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says 2004-2007 Liberty lower control arm components can be...
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General Motors Bails Out GM Korea For Billions
General Motors says it will throw a $6.4 billion life preserver to its South Korean unit in an effort to keep GM Korea afloat in the midst of a sea of financial troubles. The bailout will try to...
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Volkswagen Recalls Tiguans To Replace Shock Absorbers
Volkswagen is recalling its 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase SUVs to replace the rear shock absorbers. VW says the shock absorbers have lower loops that can separate because of a faulty welding...
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Safety Group Says NHTSA Should Force GM Airbag Recalls
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that General Motors shouldn't be allowed to forgo recalls to replace millions of Takata airbag...
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Bosch Power Steering Bolts Cause Recalls
Bosch is recalling nearly 558,000 electric power steering systems with aluminum mounting bolts that can corrode and break, allowing the steering gears to detach and causing the vehicles to lose power...
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Automakers Miss 2017 Takata Deadline By 7 Million Airbags
Twelve automakers have been asked by the government to increase the pace of recalls to replace deadly Takata airbag inflators. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy...
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VW Timing Chain Class-Action Lawsuit May Be Settled
A VW timing chain class-action lawsuit may be nearing the end as the automaker has agreed to settle the multidistrict litigation that comprises seven class-action lawsuits. Owners claim they pay...
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GM Recalls Vehicles With Faulty Kidde Fire Extinguishers
General Motors is recalling nearly 13,000 trucks and vans equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may fail to work when they are needed the most. The GM recall includes these vehicles if equipped...
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