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Recalls are actually far more common than many people realise. In the past three years alone, several thousand have taken place, although most of these affected a relatively small number of vehicles, according to 24/7 Wall St.
Of the 10 biggest recalls since the United States's National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration began compiling data in the 1960s, only two have occurred in the past 10 years, it says.
Let's take a look at biggest car recalls in the world.
Source: 24/7 Wall St
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Ford
Year: 1981
Vehicles affected: 21 million
Issue: Unexpected movement after shifted into park
Components affected: Gear position indicator, transmission
Global rank in recalls: 1
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Ford
Year: 1999-2009
Vehicles affected: 15 million
Issue: Speed control deactivation leaking/short circuiting
Components affected: Vehicle speed control
Global rank in recalls: 2
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Ford
Year: 1996
Vehicles affected: 7.9 million
Issue: Ignition switch short circuiting
Components affected: Ignition
Global rank in recalls: 3
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General Motors
Year: 1971
Vehicles affected: 6.7 million
Issue: Separated motor mount causing engine to lift
Components affected: Engine
Global rank in recalls: 4
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General Motors
Year: 1981
Vehicles affected: 5.8 million
Issue: Fracturing of bolts connecting control arm to frame
Components affected: Rear suspension
Global rank in recalls: 5
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Toyota
Year: 2007-2010
Vehicles affected: 5.7 million
Issue: Floor mat interfering with accelerator pedal
Components affected: Accelerator pedal
Global rank in recalls: 6
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Ford
Year: 1972
Vehicles affected: 4.1 million
Issue: Connecting part in seat belt breaking from wear
Components affected: Seat belt webbing
Global rank in recalls: 7
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General Motors
Year: 1973
Vehicles affected: 3.7 million
Issue: Stones entering engine compartment
Components affected: Underbody shields
Global rank in recalls: 8
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Honda
Year: 1995
Vehicles affected: 3.7 million
Issue: Belt buckle release breaking
Components affected: Seat belt buckle assembly
Global rank in recalls: 9
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Volkswagen
Year: 1972
Vehicles affected: 3.7 million
Issue: Wiper screw coming loose
Components affected: Windshield Wiper
Global rank in recalls: 10
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