Drivers are being warned of several high-profile vehicle recalls, which could see motorists at risk of dangerous fires and car accidents.
Some of the most popular car brands around the world have been forced to issue recalls amid fears car issues could threaten the safety of motorists.
GB News has rounded up the most important car recalls of the past few weeks that drivers need to know about.
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The 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport
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Volkswagen
The German manufacturing powerhouse announced that it would be recalling more than 177,000 SUVs over a loose engine cover, with Atlas Cross and Atlas Cross Sport (2024-2025) vehicles being impacted.
The filing with the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that the engine cover may have been improperly installed after it was serviced.
It added that the engine cover could come loose and contact hot engine surfaces, potentially heightening the risk of a fire. Dealers will fix the problem for free.
The Ineos Grenadier
INEOS
Ineos
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's luxury car company has recalled 7,000 of its Grenadier models in response to concerns that doors were opening when the vehicle was in drive.
Ineos reported that the relevant parts had been assembled without enough grease, causing certain parts to stick, which could lead to doors opening mid-journey.
A spokesperson for Ineos said: "Safety is our top priority and we are undertaking a campaign to replace the door-lock mechanisms on all affected vehicles as quickly as possible."
The Amazon-owned Zoox self-driving vehicle
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Amazon
While the recall only impacted 258 vehicles, Amazon said an issue with the automated driving system of its Zoox self-driving unit could cause unexpected hard braking.
The recall impacts US-based vehicles equipped with self-driving software versions released before November 5, 2024.
An investigation was launched after a self-driving Zoox vehicle led to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists, Reuters reported.
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The Ford F-150
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At the end of March, the NHTSA announced that it had launched an investigation into almost 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks following complaints from 138 consumers.
The probe will look into reports of an unexpected gear downshift accompanied by a temporary rear wheel lock-up, with Ford confirming it was working with the NHTSA to "support its investigation".
One complaint from 2023 claimed that his Ford F-150 shifted from sixth gear to first when travelling 70mph on the motorway, "nearly throwing me through the windshield".
