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1. In 1971, this automaker recalled vehicles due to engine mount issues. It was a design failure as the engine would break loose from the chassis and fall on the acceleration system, causing the vehicle to accelerate out-of-control. The automaker had a novel approach to impaling the issue by rethinking its engine components to clear the air.
2. In 1972, this automaker recalled vehicles for poor quality seat belts. The seat belts in these vehicles frayed to the point they broke or easily during an auto accident. Like quick silver, the automaker forded the problem to address the severe lack of quality.
3. In 1972, this automaker recalled vehicles due to faulty windshield wipers. The bolts on the wipers broke or came loose sending their wipers flying (and making it a little difficult to see). The automaker eventually worked the bugs out and the automobile went on to be wildly popular.
4. In 1973, this automaker recalled vehicles due to damage to the steering assembly. The steering assembly was open and prone to damage from flying rocks, potholes, and other debris. The fix was to cover the steering assembly with a metal plate. The automaker electrified the industry by impaling the problem in grand fashion.
5. In 1981, this automaker recalled vehicles due to suspension bolt problems. The suspension bolts would either break, come loose, or fall out completely. The automaker decided to cut its losses and fix the monumental problem of the century.
6. In 1995, this automaker recalled vehicles due to seat belt buckle problems. The seat belt buckle "button" would break or crack, resulting in the buckle slipping or jamming during auto accidents. The automaker considered it its civic duty to protect the integrity of the brand and the problem was quickly remedied.
7. In 1996, this automaker recalled vehicles due to fires caused by ignition system defects. Sometimes they would start, sometimes they would not. This equaled unhappy customers. The automaker increased the tempo to correct the issues and escort the brand into the new millennium in victorious fashion.
8. From 1999 to 2004, this automaker recalled vehicles due to the failure of the cable system holding up the tailgates. Some 134 minor injuries were the result of the tailgate falling open and hitting someone. There was some silver lining after the automaker fixed its avalanche of issues before the issue injured too many.
9. In 2008 and 2009, this automaker recalled vehicles due to electrical fires in the faulty cruise control system. This recall expanded to become, at that time, the most continental recall in history, a necessary one they could ill afford.
10. In 2009 and 2010, this automaker recalled vehicles due to issues with the floor mats. The floor mats would bunch or shift, jamming the accelerator and resulting in out-of-control acceleration.
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