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Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know
Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 270,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY's automotive recall database or search NHTSA's database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
Here's what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from May 12 to May 18.
Expeditions, Navigators recalled for faulty brake line
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2022-2024 Ford Expeditions and 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigators as they may have leaking brake lines.
The front brake lines in the recalled vehicles may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, according to the NHTSA.
Ford said in the recall announcement that the front brake line may have been bent during the engine installation process at Ford's final assembly plant.
Dealers are to inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, for free. Owner notification letters are to be mailed May 26.
Affected vehicles: 273,789
Ford recalls F-150s for loose fasteners
Ford also recalled certain 2025 F-150 vehicles as they may have loose fasteners that may result in a loss of steering control.
The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
Dealers are to inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are to be mailed May 26.
Affected vehicles: 9,181
Broncos recalled for child safety lock malfunction
Ford recalled certain 2024 Bronco vehicles as they may have a child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally.
The left-side rear door in the recalled vehicles may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position, according to the NHTSA.
Dealers are to inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 26.
Affected vehicles:2,002
Contributing: Saleen Martin, USA TODAY.
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