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reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, raises the risk of injury.
open safety recalls on record
reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, raises the risk of injury.
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and raises the risk of a crash.
UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and raises the risk of a crash.
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.