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Ford Recalls 4.5 Million Vehicles Over Fire Fears

from National Public Radio
October 14, 2009

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 4.5 million vehicles, fearing that a cruise control "deactivation" switch could cause a fire. It's the largest single recall in the company's history, and it's part of a string of recalls connected to this problematic cruise control switch.

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  • Morning Edition, October 14, 2009
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