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Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay $299.1 million to settle consumer economic-loss claims linked to faulty air bags manufactured by Takata Corp. The settlement covers diverse forms of economic damages linked to Takata air-bag inflators.
The federal road safety regulator believes that unveiling public plans via automakers websites, for example, will serve as an informational resource to communities and consumers to support effective recall implementation nationwide.
General Motors is recalling an estimated 66 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed during servicing but incorrectly calibrated to the vehicle’s seat type.
FCA is recalling its 2018 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and Dodge Journey because the rear-view camera may experience a loss of image display.
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 25 2017 to 2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles with 2.0-liter gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions because the torque converter weld studs may be inadequately welded.
Ford Motor Company is recalling an estimated 5,645 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V-6 engines because the welds in their high pressure fuel pump assemblies may crack and lead to an oil or fuel leak.
Mobility Ventures LLC is recalling approximately 977 of its 2015 to 2016 MV-1 paratransit vans because the rear turn signal may fail to function properly.
BMW is recalling approximately 51 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with its Active Lane Keeping Assistant option because the steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping technology.
Mazda North American Operations is recalling an estimated 682 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles because some side curtain airbags may not properly unfold during deployment.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 240,242 2017 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivans because the manual park release plug may be removed without a tool, rendering it insecure.