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NHTSA Opens Multiple Vehicle Safety Investigations Tied to Steering, Braking, and Driving Systems

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Between March and June 2026, NHTSA opened several separate investigations, including one into front steering knuckle fractures (opened April 24, 2026) and one into rear toe link separation (opened May 26, 2026). Additional investigations during this period covered fuel smell with loss of motive power, ABS malfunction indicator issues, automated driving system behavior, and rental of vehicles with open recalls.

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Source: nhtsa.gov

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