Car Recalls: Why They Happen and What Buyers Should Know
Introduction
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 427,000 Kia Telluride vehicles that could roll away when in park.
Checking for Recalls
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? Owners can check the USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN.
Last Week’s Vehicle Recalls
Subaru Recalls: 118,000 Vehicles
Subaru is recalling 118,000 vehicles due to an airbag issue. Here’s which models are affected.
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Kawasaki Recall for Damaged Spark Plug
Kawasaki is recalling 1,579 of its motorcycles due to damaged spark plugs. The motorcycles can experience unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling. If the engine stalls, it increases the risks of a crash.
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BMW Recalls Motorcycles for Case Detachment
BMW is recalling 1,600 of its BMW motorcycle side cases due to the possibility of detachment. If a case or lid detaches, it can create a road hazard for oncoming motorists and increase the risk of a crash.
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Ford Recall for Tire Damage
Ford is recalling 1,902 of its 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package for tire damage. Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, which can cause the driver to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
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Subaru Recall for Airbag Failure
Subaru is recalling 118,723 of its 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles for airbag failure. A malfunctioning capacitor in the sensors can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Kia Recall for Vehicle Rollaway Potential
Kia is recalling 427,407 of its 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles due to a rollaway risk. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not fully engage, increasing the risk of a crash or serious injury.
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About the Author
Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on the National Trending Team at USA TODAY. She covers breaking news, car recalls, crime, health, lottery, and public policy stories. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter for the latest updates.
