GM and Ford recall more than 1 million vehicles

Recently, NHTSA (American Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has declared a potential hazard due to an over-bright headlight problem for 740,581 GMC’s previous generation off-road SUVs.

While the auto group says the issue doesn’t affect vehicle safety, NHTSA states that, “certain weather conditions such as snow and fog can result in inadequate lighting from the lights.” regulations and dazzle drivers car other”.

As a result, GM is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2017. Currently, the solution is still being researched and optimized, so owners are expected to be notified. by April 23, 2022. However, General Motors is not the only American brand to announce a major recall.

Previously, Ford had to recall nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks due to a master cylinder failure that could lead to brake failure. Older Ford F-150 pickups (2013-2017) equipped with a turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 are affected by this defect. However, it seems that this problem is continuing to appear on other products.

In addition to 175,369 2016-2018 F-150s, 15,499 Lincoln Navigators and 90,055 Ford Expeditions built between 2016-2017 are also affected. All are equipped with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. NHTSA notes: “The master cylinder when braking can cause brake fluid to leak.”

This is a serious problem, with the report stating: “reduced braking function on the front wheels can lengthen the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a collision”.

Owners of these affected vehicles will be notified by mail on April 25, 2022. Recent times have been an especially difficult time for the Detroit-based brand with recall orders. consecutive return. In February of this year, a recall was issued for 2015-2017 Mustangs with faulty backup cameras that may suddenly not show up on the screen, increasing the risk of a crash involving riders. set.

However, it must be recalled that in the past few years, there have been many recalls of vehicles with different problems, and GM and Ford are not the only ones. Recently, luxury car company BMW had to suddenly recall 1 million vehicles due to the risk of fire and explosion.

Not even Porsche, a manufacturer known for its elaborately designed precision models, could not escape the vortex. Earlier this year, the brand had to issue a recall for the Taycan, because improperly installed seat belt systems can cause problems with child restraints.