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Do these spark plugs look as gross to you as they do to me? Gold star if anyone can tell which one was causing a misfire. Car runs better now lol. # mechanic # automotive # DIY

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Jade: well, our furnace catastrophically failed today. It caught fire. We caught it early and called the fire department. It’s out. The smoke’s been cleared. We’re all safe, but…fuck…between the car and this, we just didn’t need this.

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This hits me especially hard today. I had a random brake failure in my car almost two weeks ago. It took a week just to get the car to the dealer just to get fixed. It was a recallThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded. issue, so it cost me nothing. BUT, they noted another 2K in fixes they could've done. I couldn't afford that.

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rides· Autocar, LLC

Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2027 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines, part number D563027BX03. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source in…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rides· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire. Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the re…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestruckAlternatives →· Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak Problem: Daimler Trucks23 reports about truck on this site. See them all → North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment. Risk: Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury. Fix: Dealers will…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rides· Koenigsegg Automotive AB

Unintended Vehicle Movement from Disengaged Electronic Parking Brake Problem: Koenigsegg Automotive AB (Koenigsegg) is recalling certain 2025-2026 CC850 vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage properly when the vehicle is in reverse, allowing in unintended vehicle movement. Risk: Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or inj…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rideshybridAlternatives →· Hyundai Motor America

Wheel May Detach Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid11 reports about hybrid on this site. See them all →, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach. Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Fix: Dealers will inspect and ti…

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Half a Million RecalledThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded.: The Hoverboards3 reports about hoverboard on this site. See them all → That Caught Fire Hoverboards were the must-have Christmas gift of 2015, until videos of the self-balancing boards smoking and catching fire ...

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A fuel leak and a stalled engine are two problems you don’t want together. Freightliner is recalling trucks23 reports about truck on this site. See them all → with a Cummins engine issue. Check which models are affected. 👉 https://landline.media/freightliner-recallThe maker or a government agency pulled this product. Check the model or lot number and stop using it until it's fixed or refunded.-warns-of-fuel-leaks-engine-stalls/

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A crash at the intersection of Smith and Spring roads sent two people from Verona to the hospital after one vehicle caught fire.

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridessuspensionhybridAlternatives →· Hyundai Motor America

Loss of Steering Control From Loose Fasteners Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid11 reports about hybrid on this site. See them all → and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. Fix: Dealers wil…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rideshybridAlternatives →· Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid11 reports about hybrid on this site. See them all →, and NX450h+ vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rides· Ford Motor Company

Replacement ABS Module May Be Incorrectly Programmed Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules with part number EB5Z-2C219-B, DB5Z-2C219-B, CB5Z-2C219-C, DL1Z-2C219-A, or DT4Z-2C219-B. The replacement ABS module may be programmed with the incorrect software, preventing the ABS from functioning as intended. …

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestrailerAlternatives →· Forest River, Inc.

Solar Panel Wiring May Be Loose Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Pause travel trailers20 reports about trailer on this site. See them all →. The incorrect connector was used to secure the 12 volt solar panel wires. Risk: A loose wire may increase the risk of a fire. Fix: Dealers will install a new connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridessuspensionAlternatives →· Subaru of America, Inc.

Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE · Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm. Risk: A ball joint that separates from th…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestrailerAlternatives →· Forest River, Inc.

Backer Material May Be Insufficient to Secure Refrigerator In Place Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Campsite Reserve travel trailers20 reports about trailer on this site. See them all →. The backer material to secure the refrigerator in place may fail. Risk: An unsecured refrigerator may move or tip over during transit, increases the risk of injury. Fix: Dealers will …

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridescarAlternatives →· Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Do Not Drive: Center Lock May Break Causing Wheel Detachment ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE · Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo, 911 S/T, 911 GT3 RS, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera GTS, and 718 Spyder RS vehicles. The center lock wheel bolt may fracture and cause the wheel to detach. Risk: Wheel de…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestrailerAlternatives →· Forest River, Inc.

Slide Switch May Be Missing Overcurrent Protection Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cedar Creek recreational trailers20 reports about trailer on this site. See them all →. The slide switch may have been installed without proper overcurrent protection. Risk: A unprotected slide switch can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix: Dealers will re-ro…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridesrvtrailerAlternatives →· Alliance RV, LLC

Seating Power Cord May Have Inadequate Circuit Protection Problem: Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Valor and 2026-2027 Delta recreational trailers20 reports about trailer on this site. See them all → equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection. Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases t…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridesrvAlternatives →· Shyft Group

Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel Problem: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the ris…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestruckAlternatives →· Volvo Trucks North America

Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Sleeper Cab Problem: Volvo Trucks23 reports about truck on this site. See them all → North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain replacement sleeper cabs, model VNL660 with part number 78785681, and model VNL860 with part number 78785689. The sleeper cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts. Risk: A sleeper cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not …

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridestruckAlternatives →· Volvo Trucks North America

Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck23 reports about truck on this site. See them all → Cab Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts. Risk: A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix: Dealers will …

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rides· Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

Water May Damage Rearview Camera Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera. Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can re…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridescarAlternatives →· Prevost Car (US) Inc.

Missing Emergency Exit Label/FMVSS 217 Problem: Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Prevost buses. Please see the above list of models. The entrance door is missing the emergency exit operating instruction label. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Win…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridesseat beltAlternatives →· PACCAR Incorporated

Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing. Risk: A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrai…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & ridesmotorcycleAlternatives →· KTM North America, Inc.

Loss of Steering Control Problem: KTM North American, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain Müller Präzision steering dampers (part number 16181T01E) sold as accessory parts for certain 2020-2026 KTM Super Duke R and Super Duke Evo motorcycles5 reports about motorcycle on this site. See them all →. The steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter, which can lead to a loss of steering control. Risk: Loss of st…

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NHTSA recallCars, bikes & rideshybridAlternatives →· Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Fuel Tubes May Disconnect and Leak Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid11 reports about hybrid on this site. See them all → vehicles. The fuel tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel. Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Fix: Dealers will inspect the conn…

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