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Toyota’s ongoing recalls of more than 8 million motor vehicles rank as some of the most significant in U.S. automotive history. It is not the largest recall in history. Here are some other sizable, infamous recalls from the past. Recalls include all types of problems, from safety issues to cosmetic problems. Engine failures and other issues of any major capacity may be reported as recalls.
• 1971: General Motors recalls nearly 7 million vehicles, citing engine mounts separating. In some cases, engines tilt onto throttle cables, prompting uncontrolled acceleration.
• 1972: Volkswagen recalls 3.7 million Beetles, following complaints from motorists who said their windshield became detached. The VW fix centers on bolts securing the wiper arms. That same year, Ford recalls more than 4 million vehicles over shoulder seat belt harnesses becoming frayed and detaching from the interior frame.
• 1973: A GM recall of more than 3 million vehicles centers on steel components to protect steering assemblies from damage from road debris.
• 1978: Under pressure from consumer organizations, Ford issues a recall of its Pinto compact over incidents of fuel tank fires following tail-end crashes. Subsequent fixes include reinforcing the area around the gas tanks.
• 1981: GM recalls 5.8 million vehicles over reports of loose suspension bolts prompting drivers to lose control of their cars.
• 1995: Honda recalls 3.7 million vehicles over problems with cracks in the seat belt release button, prompting unexpected releases or belts staying fastened after a crash.
• 1996: Ford recalls about 8 million vehicles to replace defective ignition switches, cited as a potential problem for electrical shorts and engine fires.
• 1998: GM recalls about 1 million Cadillac, Pontiac and Chevrolet cars over reports that air bags can deploy unexpectedly during normal driving.
• 2000: Japanese tire producer Bridgestone recalls 14.4 million tires as Ford is sharply criticized by consumer groups and public officials over numerous rollovers of its Explorer sport-utility vehicle. Ford contends that Bridgestone’s tires contribute to the rollovers. In 2007, a Sacramento Superior Court judge approves a large settlement in an Explorer safety case pitting Ford against California residents.
• 2004: GM recalls about 3.6 million pickups because of reports of injuries linked to corrosion of the trucks’ tailgate cables.
• 2005: GM recalls an estimated 2 million vehicles for problems that include seat belt safety in some of its light trucks. That same year, Toyota recalls more than 1 million vehicles over reports of headlight malfunctions.
• 2007: Chrysler announces a recall of about 600,000 light trucks, citing reports of worn gear shifters slipping out of park unexpectedly.
• 2008: GM recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles amid complaints about a faulty system designed to heat windshield wiper fluid. That same year, Honda initiates a recall over reportedly faulty air bags, a recall that was extended to nearly 1 million vehicles this week.
• 2008-09: Ford recalls 14.1 million vehicles in connection with malfunctioning cruise control switches. The federal government calls it the biggest auto recall in U.S. history.
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Bee research
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