Honda Fuel Pump Recall Over Fire Risk Impacts 720,000 Accord, Civic, CR-V Models
Recall follows at least 145 warranty claims involving faulty fuel pumps found to leak gasoline, posing a risk of vehicle fires and severe injury.
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Ford Bronco, Escape Engine Fire Risk Results In Recall of 42K Vehicles from New Model Years
An expanded Ford Bronco and Escape recall has been issued for new vehicles from 2022 and 2023 model years, after more than 140 reported fuel leaks and over 50 engine fires were linked to problems with a faulty fuel system
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CPSC Warns Certain Fuel Bottles Pose Risk of Flash Fires, Poisoning and Burns for Children
Despite being cited for safety violations and inadequate label warnings, manufacturers of two different products have refused to issue fuel bottle recalls.
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Volkswagen Recall Affects a Quarter Million Vehicles, Due to Risk of Fuel Leaks
More than 1,400 warranty claims have been received involving defective fuel pumps on Volkswagen and Audi vehicles from 2015 to 2020 model years
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CPSC Issues Fuel Container Safety Warnings, As New Gas Can Rules Take Effect
Safety recommendations come after new gas can rules went into effect in July 2023, requiring manufacturers to include flame arrestors in all fuel containers, which are designed to prevent fires, explosions and injuries
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Toyota Tundra Fire Risk Results in Recall of 168K Pickup Trucks
The Toyota Tundra recall impacts 2022 and 2023 model year vehicles, and the automaker indicates it will notify owners when a replacement fuel tube becomes available to address the fire risk.
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Jeep Wrangler Recall Issued Over Risk of Fuel Tank Puncture
The recalled Jeep Wranglers were manufactured with an unnecessary stud which could puncture the fuel tanks, creating a vehicle fire risk
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Ford Bronco and Escape Sport Utility Vehicle Recall Issued Over Fuel Leak, Fire Risk
Engine fires started by fuel leaks have resulted in dozens of reports of incidents and at least four injuries.
