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Patrick Masterson
Copy Editor Patrick Masterson has taken a lifelong appreciation for cars and commas to his current home in Chicago.
Some 101,000 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair SUVs are being recalled over a seat belt warning malfunction that stems from the audio system.
By Patrick Masterson
January 5, 2023
A latecomer to the list of vehicles affected by the expansive Takata airbag inflator crisis is the Volkswagen Beetle.
By Patrick Masterson
January 3, 2023
A new recall affecting more than 111,200 Bolt EVs involves a fire risk from an unexpected source: the seat belt pretensioner.
By Patrick Masterson
December 21, 2022
Subaru’s latest recall for its three-row SUV stems from the electrical system and could lead to a fire.
By Patrick Masterson
December 13, 2022
Ram is recalling its 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups for faulty tailgates that could open unexpectedly.
By Patrick Masterson
December 13, 2022
NHTSA says the latest death, involving the rupture of a 2002 Honda Accord, is the 23rd fatality confirmed as related to the faulty airbag inflators.
By Patrick Masterson
December 9, 2022
The family of GM’s heaviest model-year 2021 SUVs is being recalled for what amounts to an electrical issue, and it affects some 338,700 vehicles.
By Patrick Masterson
November 10, 2022
Owners of model-year 2008-09 Kia Sportages may need to park their SUVs outside again thanks to a new recall over a fire risk that affects nearly 72,000 vehicles.
By Patrick Masterson
October 26, 2022
When it hits dealerships in early 2023, the latest Escape will start at just $315 more than the outgoing model.
By Patrick Masterson
October 25, 2022
Model-year 2021-23 vehicles are affected by an issue with the “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode triggered by an oil pump malfunction.
By Patrick Masterson
October 14, 2022