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"Subaru Recalls 118K Vehicles for Airbag Deployment Issues in the US"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business

Subaru is recalling over 118,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue with the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors that could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash. The recall affects models manufactured between 2020 and 2022, and dealers will replace the sensors for free. This is part of a series of recent recalls in the automotive industry, including Stellantis, Hyundai, Kia, and General Motors, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. Additionally, Carfax reported a significant increase in the number of cars with "park outside" recalls still on the road.

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Federal Regulators Warn Against Decorating Steering Wheels with Rhinestones

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a warning against affixing hard stick-on decorations, such as rhinestone bedazzled rings, to the center of a vehicle's steering wheel. These decorations can become dangerous projectiles in a crash, potentially causing serious or fatal injuries. NHTSA advises car owners to immediately remove any such decorations already in place. The agency highlighted a case where a driver suffered a serious injury and lost sight in one eye when a rhinestone-adorned emblem became dislodged and hit the driver's face during a crash.

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