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Recall Alert71,000 Subaru Hybrids Just Got a Park-Outside Order. Here Is What a Fire Risk Recall Actually Costs You.
The sticker price of a recall is free. The real cost is everything around it.
Recall AlertSubaru recalls 69,000 Crosstrek and Forester hybrids over fire risk
Park outside, keep your tank below 50%, and call your dealer. Subaru isn't messing around with this one.
Recall AlertFord recalls 4.3 million trucks and SUVs for trailer brake module defect
4.3 million F-150s, Super Dutys, Expeditions, Mavericks, Rangers, and Navigators recalled for trailer brake module failure. The fix is free, but ignoring it could cost you thousands.
Recall AlertdepreciationGM Just Recalled 44,000 Full-Size SUVs Because the Rear Wheels Can Lock Up While Driving
A transmission defect in certain 2022 Chevy Tahoes, GMC Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades can cause the rear wheels to lock without warning. Here's what owners need to know.
Recall AlertFord Just Issued a 'Do Not Drive' Recall for 15,000 Transit Vans Over Brake Failure Risk
A missing cotter pin could cause complete brake loss. Owners are told to stop driving immediately.
Recall AlertFord Just Recalled 434,000 Vehicles in a Single Day. Here's What Owners Need to Know.
Two recalls in one day covering Escape PHEVs, Lincoln Corsairs, and Explorers. Battery fires and steering failures.
Recall AlertGM Just Recalled 44,000 Tahoes, Yukons, and Escalades Because Their Rear Wheels Can Lock Up
A transmission defect can lock the rear wheels while driving. If you own a 2022 Tahoe, Yukon, or Escalade, check your VIN now.
Recall AlertVolvo Just Recalled 40,000 EX30s Over Battery Fire Risk, and It Could Cost Them $195 Million
The automaker built its entire brand on safety. Now its flagship EV has a battery defect that forces owners to park away from buildings.
Recall Alertmaintenance225,000 Cars Just Got a "Do Not Drive" Warning. Here's What to Do If Yours Is One of Them.
Stellantis issued one of the most serious recall classifications possible. If you drive one of these vehicles, stop. Literally.
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