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Ford Recalling 465,000 Vehicles for Fuel Leaks

Ford is recalling about 465,000 cars and SUVs because the fuel tanks can leak and cause fires. The global recall affects the Ford brand’s Fusion, Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Police Utility and Police Interceptor. Also covered are the Lincoln MKS, MKT …

NHTSA Probes 400,000 Ford F-150 Pickups for Reduced Engine Power

U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into reports of sharp reductions in engine power in an estimated 400,000 of Ford Motor Co’s 2001 to 2013 model-year F-150 pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened a …

GM Recalling Cadillac SUVs to Tighten Wheels

General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels. Canadian safety regulators say the wheel nuts may not have …

China: Cadillac Recalling SUVs to Fix Wheel Nuts

China’s product safety agency says General Motors Co.’s main Chinese joint venture is recalling Cadillac SUVs to correct a problem with nuts that hold their wheels in place. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said Friday that …

Chrysler Recalls Almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs

Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006 to 2010 Commanders. U.S. safety regulators say cracks in a circuit board can …

Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum from Market

A Food and Drug Administration investigation into the safety of caffeine-added foods has prompted Wrigley to take its new caffeinated gum off the market for the time being. Wrigley said that it will temporarily halt sales and marketing of Alert …

GM Recalls 38,000 Sedans for Circuit Boards

General Motors Co. will recall more than 38,000 sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system to repair circuit boards that may overheat leading to a loss of battery charge or in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. GM …

Nissan Recalls Over 123,000 Altimas for Spare Tire Issue

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is recalling more than 123,000 Altima sedans in the United States to adjust the inflation of the spare tires, which could be over- or under-inflated. About 123,308 Altimas from model year 2013 are affected by the …

Honda Recalls Almost 46,000 Fit Cars in U.S., Canada

Honda Motor Co Ltd is recalling almost 46,000 Fit small cars in the United States and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system software. The recall affects 2012 and 2013 model year Fit Sport cars. The …

Retailers Recall Potentially Dangerous Magnet Sets

Six retailers have agreed to a voluntary recall of a brand of potentially dangerous high-powered magnet sets after the importer refused to participate. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday that Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookstone, Marbles …