NHTSA Probes Range Rover Sport Steering Knuckle Fractures

01/07/2025 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 21
NHTSA Probes Range Rover Sport Steering Knuckle Fractures

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The article discusses the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) preliminary investigation into approximately 92,000 Range Rover Sport SUVs from model years 2014-2017. This probe was initiated due to 12 owner complaints alleging cracked front steering knuckles, a critical component. If these aluminum knuckles fracture, the upper control arm can detach while driving, potentially leading to a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. The NHTSA's evaluation aims to determine the scope, severity, and root cause of this issue, though no injuries or accidents hav

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