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Recalls for the week:
- More than 94,000 model-year 2015-16 Genesis and model-year 2017-20 G80 sedans - antilock brake system module To resolve the problem, dealers will simply replace the ABS module fuse for free. Hyundai will begin notifying owners May 7, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 855-371-9460, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
- The affected vehicles include the entirety of the model-year 2021 GM full-size SUV lineup: the Escalade and Escalade ESV, Suburban and Tahoe, and Yukon and Yukon XL. At issue are the backseat outboard seat belts GM dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts and reroute or replace any damaged ones for free. GM will begin notifying owners May 3, but those with questions may contact Cadillac at 800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-8782 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236. They also can visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more. :
You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.
Auto Casey vehicle review: 2021 Dodge Ram TRX
Short segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM1CqD5Oido&t=0s
Long video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV1agNWNleY
Allson's suggestins:
- drive sensibly
- don't idle
- roll down the windows
- properly inflate your tires
- follow recomended maintenance
- rotate tires
- replace air filter
Liz's suggestions:
- compare vehicle insurance policies
- decide if you should make a claim
- bundle your insurance
- good student discount
- don't over insure
- use app for gas prices
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