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    Porsche recalls 918 Spyders

    The front lower control arms may crack at the ball joint

    Porsche Cars North America is recalling 306 model year 2015 918 Spyders manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.

    A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

    Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.

    Porsche Cars North America is recalling 306 model year 2015 918 Spyders manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The vehicles have front lower cont...

    Starcraft recalls Comet, Satellite, Launch and Autumn Ridge mini trailers

    The vehicle's federal label may state incorrect tire and rim sizes

    Starcraft RV is recalling 125 model year 2017 Comet, Satellite, Launch, and Autumn Ridge mini trailers manufactured June 21, 2016, to November 18, 2016 and equipped with the extreme package.

    The federal labels on the affected vehicles may state incorrect tire and rim sizes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    If there is incorrect tire and rim information on the label, owners may replace the tires or rims with items not specified for the unit, increasing the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    Starcraft has notified owners and mailed corrected labels to the affected owners, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016.

    Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902339.

    Starcraft RV is recalling 125 model year 2017 Comet, Satellite, Launch, and Autumn Ridge mini trailers manufactured June 21, 2016, to November 18, 2016 and...

    Ruiz Food Products recalls beef and cheese tortilla products

    The products may be contaminated with brittle clear plastic

    Ruiz Food Products of Denison, Texas, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically brittle clear plastic.

    There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

    The following beef and cheese tortilla products, produced on Nov. 18, 2016, are being recalled:

    • 4.5-lb. cases containing 24 pieces of “RANCHERO COOKED BEEF & CHEESE WRAPPED IN A BATTERED FLOUR TORTILLA,” with a production date of “16 323” and a product code of “86-390.”

    The recalled products bearing establishment number “EST. 17523A” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to institutions in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.

    What to do

    Consumers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

    Consumers with questions may contact the Ruiz Foods at (800) 772-6474. 

    Ruiz Food Products of Denison, Texas, is recalling approximately 23,544 pounds of beef and cheese tortilla products that may be contaminated with extraneou...

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