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Chrysler recalled 242,780 Dodge Ram pickup trucks because the left side tie rod can break when the driver is making a tight turn at slow speeds, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Once the tie rod breaks, the left front wheel could move independently without being controlled...

Ford is recalling more than half a million minivans to repair parts that could corrode and affect vehicle handling. The action involves Ford Windstar minivans from the 1999 to 2003 model years that were sold in cold-weather areas where salt is routinely used to de-ice roads.

Honda Motor (HMC) is recalling 10,823 vehicles in the U.S. to fix loose suspension components that could possibly result in a loss of steering. The action affects 2010-11 Honda Accord V6 and 2011 Honda Pilot models, according to a notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Mini Cooper cars are known for their quick, precise handling, but some owners have complained of steering problems that may lead to a crash, prompting a federal investigation.

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Mazda Motor is recalling more than 300,000 cars in North America to correct a problem with the vehicles' power steering that could lead to a crash.

Kia, however, may soon the face the sort of scrutiny directed at Toyota and Honda. The National Highway Safety Administration on Monday said it's begun a preliminary investigation into steering problems involving the 2010 Kia Soul.

Toyota Motor (TM) said Tuesday it has received its second subpoena this year from a federal grand jury -- this time related to steering problems in some vehicles. The subpoena, which names Toyota's U.S. subsidiary, seeks documents related to "malfunctions of steering relay rods," Toyota said in a...

After receiving hundreds of complaints about steering in 2009 and 2010 Corolla and Matrix models, Toyota Motor (TM) is offering to fix the problem -- but only if consumers request it. After an investigation, Toyota has confirmed that the "design and performance of the steering system is...