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Honda Pilots, Ridgelines and Passports Recalled For Faulty Hoods
The latest Honda recall involves vehicles with defective hood strikes, a rubber seal meant to prevent airflow and reduce vibration between the hood and upper grille. The issue causes an improper seal between the grille and hood, which can, when driving on the highway, cause the seal to crack, impacting closure. If the damage is bad enough, the hood can fly open while the vehicle...
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Toyota Recalls Over 227,000 2018-2019 Model Year Camrys for Problems with Brakes
The latest recall to plague Toyota and the widely popular Camry model, involves an important part of the braking system, called a vacuum pump—or "vane cap"—which, if it breaks, could cause the vacuum pump to fail. If this happens, drivers may suddenly lose braking assist. The brakes may not stop working altogether, however, it will require greater effort or force to stop the vehicle and...
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Toyota Camry HVAC Lawsuit For Bad Smell Continues
The lawsuit against Toyota and Southeast Toyota Distributors was originally filed in 2017, and included millions of 2012-2017 Camry and Camry Hybrid cars.. Owners of these defective Toyota Camry's allege that the passenger compartment becomes filled with noxious fumes distributed by the HVAC system, due to moisture and subsequent bacterial growth. Plaintiffs that brought the suit allege that the defendants,Toyota and SE Toyota Distributors, conspired...