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2010 Chevrolet Equinox
2006 Hyundai Azera

2010 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain
More than 59,000 GM crossover vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems” and with FMVSS No. 101, “Controls and Displays.” The software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative. Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning. Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge.

2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette; 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
More than 22,000 Chevrolet Corvettes could have a roof panel problem. On certain Corvettes equipped with a removable roof, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner. If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage. Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge.

2006-2009 Hyundai Azera
More than 65,000 Hyundai vehicles could have a seatbelt/airbag problem. On certain vehicles manufactured from September 27, 2005, through October 1, 2008, the wiring harness for the right front seatbelt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seatbelt. If the seatbelt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment. The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the airbag not deploy as intended. Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

2010 Ford F650, F750
Approximately 250 Ford heavy-duty trucks could have an air brake problem. On certain trucks, the s-cam tubes on the air brake axle assemblies were not greased and corrosion may develop over time, which may restrict release of the service brake at the affected wheel. If this occurs, it could cause excessive brake temperatures, noise, brake fade, odor, smoke, brake pull and possibly longer stopping distances which could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will lubricate the s-cam tube and check the s-cam for free movement at all four wheel locations free of charge.

2010 Ford F650, F750
Approximately 50 Ford heavy-duty trucks could have a lighting problem. On certain trucks, the chassis wire harness may have been assembled without a connector seal. If this seal is missing, the connector terminals may corrode affecting the proper illumination of the vehicle’s rear brake lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps or trailer lamps (if equipped). Also, the function of the anti-lock brake system may be affected. Inoperative lamps may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the connector and repair the main and rear chassis wire harness if necessary. A missing seal will be replaced and electrical grease applied to prevent future corrosion.

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