Ford to recall nearly 133,000 Aviator SUVs in US over vehicle parts detachment
(Reuters) -Ford is recalling 132,914 Aviator SUVs in the U.S. over parts, including rear door window bars, getting detached from the vehicle due to insufficient adhesion, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
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