Recall
Over the counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada
Potentially cancer-causing chemical had been detected at low levels in prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac.
Ford extends transmission warranty for 560K Fiestas, Focuses
Covers 2014 through 2016 model year Focuses built before Nov. 5, 2015, as well as 2014 and 2015 Fiestas built before Oct. 15, 2014.
Mazda recalls more than 200K cars in U.S., Canada due to failing wipers
Recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
Acura recalls 360K SUVs because tail lights can go dark
The recall is mostly in North America and covers the MDX from the 2014 through 2019 model years.
Honda recalls 1.2M more vehicles with dangerous air bags
Involves 2001 to 2016 model years that were not included in the massive string of Takata recalls for air bags.
Ford recalls 1.5 million pickups that can downshift without warning
The recall covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through 2013 model years with six-speed automatic transmissions.
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to increased fire risk
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration employees who do safety investigations and recall notifications are not at work due to the shutdown.
BMW to recall 1.6 million vehicles worldwide over fire risk
In some diesel vehicles coolant could leak from the exhaust gas recirculation module.
Ford recalls electric car power cables due to fire risk
The recall affects cords for certain 2012 through 2015 Focus electrics and some 2013 through 2015 Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids.
Malaysia to penalize owners who don’t replace Takata airbags
Japanese air bag maker’s defective products linked to 23 fatalities worldwide.
Report shows Takata air bag inflator recall still moving slowly
Auto companies only halfway toward a Dec. 31 goal of 100% replacement of older and more dangerous inflators.
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Ford recalls big vans and F-150 trucks; van wiring issue led to fires
Recall covers 73,443 Ford Transit vans from 2015 through 2017 that have a trailer tow computer module.
Ford says it will fight latest Takata air bag inflator recall
Says propellant has not deteriorated in any of its inflators taken from vehicles in the field.
Daimler recalls 3 million vehicles to ease diesel doubts
Automaker expects recall to cost $254.21 million.
Toyota, 3 other automakers settle Takata air bags suit
Settlement compensates owners for things like lost wages or child care while they were taking their vehicle in for the recall repair.
