This was a tough year for automakers, as over 19 million cars in the United States alone were recalled, the most since 2004.
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The federal government is investigating if another 384,000 cars should have been included in GM recalls made earlier this year.
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Volvo has recalled thousands of sedans and wagons for a faulty front passenger seat, which can be adjusted too far forward and put the passenger at risk.
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