Hundreds of Honda HR-V owners have claimed that their rear windows suddenly and spontaneously shatter. Consumer Reports have advised that a recall should be issued due to the safety risk posed to the drivers. More specifically, the 2023 HR-V models are those that are affected, and more than 300 complaints have been lodged with the…
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Ford Motor Company recently recalled 113,000 of its 2021 and 2023 F-150 models. Specifically, it recalled those Ford F-150s equipped with the Trailor Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle with a three-fourths float axle design. The recall is due to the high probability of the rear axle hubs wearing down and breaking….
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On the morning of January 30, 2024, Toyota issued a national warning to approximately 50,000 Toyota vehicle owners to “stop driving” and immediately bring their vehicle in for recall repairs to address the risk of air bag inflators that had the potential to explode. In cases wherein faulty air bags exploded in affected vehicles, the…
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Ford has recalled over 100,000 of its F-150s pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that can be a roll away risk if it is damaged. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that the recall affects F-150 vehicles that are equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package for model years…
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On December 28, 2023, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for 4.8 million Blend Jet 2 Portable Blenders due to fire and laceration hazards. According to the Commission, the recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off. The affected units were manufactured in China and…
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General Motors recalled 40,428 Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks after finding a leak in brake fluid that could cause the vehicle to catch fire. The 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models from years 2019 and 2023 are all at risk. GM stated that the brake pressure sensors in these models can cause a leak that short-circuits the…
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Recently, Kubota Tractor recalled their “Sidekick” utility vehicle due to ongoing crash hazards. The CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) listed a recall on their website for model number RTV-XG850. The CPSC’s website states “Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which can lead to loss of control, posing crash and collision…
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Peg Perego recently recalled certain sleeper bassinets for violating the Safe Sleep for Babies Act because of the of the suffocation and fall hazards the bassinets present to infants. In addition, the bassinets violate the Infant Sleep Products regulation because they do not have a stand. The recall involves YPSI and Z4 Inclined Sleeper Bassinets…
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