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Toyota is the latest automaker to recall some of their vehicles for a problem with their sliding doors. The recall is thought to be for 838,000 Sienna minivans worldwide, with affected models ranging between the years 2011 and 2016.

The issue is believed to relate to the electrical system for the sliding doors. The problem and danger with the sliding door is that, if it’s obstructed on opening, it could overload the door’s motor circuit and open a fuse. If this happens when the door is closed, there is the risk that the door may slide open while on the road.
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In the same year Volvo released its 2016 and 2017 models, the Swedish manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall of 74,000 vehicles in the U.S. and a further 5,000 in Canada following a potential issue with a seat belt bolt.

As we often say when we cover U.S based stories: we work closely with American lawyers for varying group actions and legal matters, and these issues may also affect U.K. citizens too.
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Unfortunately, rusty cars aren’t a thing of the past; as the world’s largest car manufacturer, Toyota, has demonstrated.

Toyota has proposed a $3.4 billion settlement in response to a federal class action brought by U.S. vehicle owners to rectify an issue of potential rusting in over 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S.

Although this is a story from the U.S., we often cover them as we work closely with American lawyers for group actions, and many of the issues over there can transfer over here too.
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Following a string of vehicle fires, Vauxhall has had to recall around 1 million 1.4 litre petrol vehicles.

The Vauxhall fire crisis started in 2015 when 234,938 Vauxhall Zafira B models were recalled, as Zafira owners reported problems with the heating and ventilation system.

It looks like the crisis isn’t slowing down!
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