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A recent study found that automakers often delay issuing recall announcements until a competitor does, attempting to bury their recall in the herd. The public is asking automakers to be more transparent in their recall announcements moving forward.
Tesla announced a recall over media control unit failures affecting 2012-2018 Model S sedans and 2016-2018 model X SUVs. Affected customers will receive notification by March 30, 2021.
Ford recently announced a safety recall affecting 3 million vehicles containing defective Takata airbags. Affected consumers can expect to receive notification in the upcoming months so that they can visit the dealer for a replacement part.
At the end of 2020, GMC issued a safety recall affecting over 600,000 trucks and SUVs that may have seat belt defects that increase the risk of passenger injury. Affected customers will receive notice in early February so that they can visit the dealer for the replacement seat belt bracket.
Chevrolet, Jeep, and Volkswagen released 2020 models that were rated the most unreliable by consumers this year. From poor visibility to acceleration issues, drivers were not impressed by these vehicles.
Kia Motors Company recently issued a recall affecting nearly 300,000 vehicles across the U.S. These vehicles may suffer from an engine defect that increases the risk of fire. Affected consumers will be notified starting in January 2021 and can visit the dealer for the necessary repairs.
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