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Patrick Masterson

Patrick Masterson is Chief Copy Editor at Cars.com. He joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and has achieved the rare feat of applying his journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor his entire professional career. He lives by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and knows where semicolons can go.

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Approximately 1,600 model-year 2018 BMW M5 sedans are being recalled 
 for a fuel level sensor.
Approximately 470 model-year 2018-19 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG 
 sedans, coupes and convertibles are being recalled.
Approximately 65 model-year 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivans are being 
 recalled for two separate defects.
Approximately 3,300 model-year 2018 Genesis G80 sedans are being 
 recalled for their occupant classification systems.
Approximately 300 model-year 2019 Subaru Ascent SUVs are being 
 recalled for missing spot welds on or around the B-pillar.
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Approximately 700 model-year 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with 
 all-wheel drive are being recalled for their half-shaft assemblies.
Approximately 45,500 model-year 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs are being 
 recalled for their panoramic-sunroof ambient light bars.
Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? 
 Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered 
 from June.