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NHTSA Suspends Recall Updates During Federal Shutdown

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has paused its regulation of vehicle recalls and is not posting updates on its website during the federal government shutdown.

16.7M Takata Air Bags Remain on the Roads

About 16.7 million of the faulty Takata air-bag inflators still haven't been replaced about three years after federal regulators began to oversee a broad-ranging recall of the defective inflators that have caused at least 15 deaths in the U.S., according to a new report.

Ford Recalls 410K F-Series Pickups

Ford is recalling 410,289 of its 2015 to 2019 F-150 and 2017 to 2019 Super Duty trucks equipped with an engine block heater, due to a possible defect with a cable connector, the company has announced.

EPA Speeds Up Removal of Takata Air-Bag Inflators

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has implemented an interim rule to facilitate the removal of defective Takata airbag inflators from vehicles and prevent those in scrap vehicles from being reused.

Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling approximately 38,000 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs with second-row center bench seats because they may be missing J-channel reinforcement brackets in the seat rack assembly.

NHTSA Reminds Fleets to Check Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding vehicle owners and drivers, as well as fleet managers, to check for open recalls on their vehicles. Recalls that remain unaddressed are a safety risk, according to the agency.

Altec Recalls Nearly 600 Aerial Devices

Two recalls were issued for Altec aerial devices: one for units equipped with aluminum work platforms, and another for an incorrectly placed battery fuse.

GM Recalls 1M Pickups, SUVs for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling an estimated 1.01 million 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban; GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon; and Cadillac Escalade trucks and large SUVs for a steering problem.

GM Recalls 9 Models for Brake System Defect

General Motors is recalling 230,013 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick vehicles because they may be equipped with brakes that have defective pistons.

Toyota Recalls Prius Hybrids for Engine Wire Harness

Toyota is recalling approximately 192,000 2016-2018 Toyota Prius hybrids in the U.S. because of a problem associated with the engine wire harness attached to the car's power unit.