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If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
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If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
If the wires and the bracket make contact, a short circuit may result, causing the battery terminal fuse to blow.
The incorrect reassembly of the steering column may cause certain steering column components to separate resulting in a loss of steering, raises the risk of a crash.
blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, 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.