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150K More Hyundai Santa Fe Vehicles Recalled
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a Hyundai recall of 150,000 2013 to 2015 Santa Fe models for fire risk, caused by a defective part. This recall is the latest in a series of Hyundai and Kia vehicle recalls by the NHTSA for fire related safety issues. The problem has caused 18 fire related incidences though there have been no serious injuries....
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Joyson, Takata Successor, Under NHTSA Air Bag Investigation
In 2017, air bag manufacturer Takata was acquired by Joyson Safety Systems. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Joyson is currently under investigation due to faulty air bag installations in cushions in approximately 256,181 vehicles. The air bags were folded incorrectly and thus, could fail to deploy in the event of an accident. NHTSA has started an "Open Equipment Query" into...
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Tesla Recalls 135,000 Vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla Model S and Model X Recall In a recall sought by U.S. auto safety regulators the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 134,951 Model S and Model X Tesla Vehicles are being recalled for defective touchscreen displays that could fail, thus raising the risk of a crash. The recall is for 2012 - 2018 Tesla Model S and 2016 - 2018 Tesla Model...