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Are you old enough to remember those Toyota "Oh, what a feeling!" ads, which featured satisfied customers literally jumped for joy into the air? Well, recently makers and buyers of Toyota vehicles haven't had much to celebrate. But this hasn't been the first massive auto recall, and it likely won't be the last one either. Here are some of the largest auto recalls in the United States:

1. Ford (7.9 million vehicles in 1996)

This recall involved the ignition switch. Ford revealed that it could overheat, causing it to either smoke or even catch fire. Ford recalled most models built from 1988-1993.

2. General Motors (6.7 million vehicles in 1971)

The vehicles' engine mounts could break, thus causing the engine to shift around and the throttle to become jammed. The recall involved several Chevrolet models built from 1965-1969.

3. General Motors (5.8 million vehicles in 1981)

A single bolt linking the car's front suspension to the vehicle could break. This could cause the vehicle's suspension to fail quickly. The company recalled all mid-size cars manufactured from 1978-1981.

4. Toyota (5.4 million vehicles in 2009)

Interestingly, this recall involved floor mats. It was discovered that they could trap the pedal and cause the vehicle to accelerate inadvertently. Then in 2010, Toyota recalled 2.3 million vehicles, due to gas pedal problems.

5. Ford (4.5 million vehicles in 2005)

This recall involved the mechanism used for cruise-control on various full-size trucks that Ford produced. Models involved included the Bronco, Expedition, F-150, F-250, Navigator, and Lincoln Blackwood.

6. Ford (4.5 million vehicles in 2009)

The company discovered that the cruise-control apparatus on various vehicles could smoke up after overheating, or even catch fire. The recall included various models, ranging from Super Duty pickups, to Explorers.

7. Ford (4 million vehicles in 1972)

A plastic piece contained in the workings of the seatbelt buckles could cause the seatbelts to release during an accident. As a result, Ford recalled all Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln cars and trucks manufactured from 1970-1971.

8. General Motors (3.7 million vehicles in 1973)

Government officials discovered that when driving quickly over gravel, gravel shooting into the engine's housing could cause the steering gear to malfunction. GM mounted shields on its full-size models produced from 1971-1973.

9. Volkswagen (3.7 million vehicles in 1972)

U.S. officials discovered that a bolt connecting the car's windshield wiper to a shaft could become loose and create a safety issue for the driver while on the road. The recall included every Volkswagen sold in the United States, from 1949-1969.

10. Honda (3.7 million vehicles in 1995)

Faulty seatbelts created a situation that would have prevented them from functioning properly, during an accident. Honda discovered that pieces of the seatbelt's release button could break and fall into the buckle, in various situations. The result was a massive recall, which included all models manufactured from 1986-1991.

So while Toyota's latest recall is one of the largest ones of all time, it's not quite the granddaddy of them all. The bottom line is that auto recalls are a necessary evil in order to maintain public safety.

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Subaru's Atkinson Looking for Podium Finish

The passing away of rally legend Colin McRae is a big blow to the World Rally Championship. The former world champion won his championship with Subaru and the team is especially saddened by his departure. This makes the rest of the season even more dramatic for the team. They are currently third in the manufacturers' championship standings behind leader Ford and second place Citroen.

The team is depending on its three drivers to perform well at the remaining races of the current WRC season. Recently, the team secured the services of Australian driver Chris Atkinson for the next seasons. The Australian recently talked with autoracingdaily.com and expressed his thoughts on how his team is getting better and what their chances of taking a win are.

The Australian driver said that at the start of the season, they were expecting to perform better than their competitors. "Unfortunately things haven’t gone as smoothly as we’d hoped - such is motorsport - but we’re hoping to turn it around in the second half of the year," said Atkinson. "The car’s getting better all the time, the team is working extremely hard, and as long as that development keeps improving then there’s every chance we’ll be back on target. But overall I’m pretty happy with how I’m driving and I think personally I’ve done quite a good job."

The first half of the season saw Subaru being dominated by Ford and Citroen in every event and in almost every stage. The arrival of a new car for the team though made it possible for them to put up a good fight. Reliable parts such as the Subaru fan clutch, drive shafts, transmission components, are essential in rally racing and the team has given the drivers a better car for the latter part of the season. "I always have high expectations, perhaps higher than are sometimes realistic, but with fourth places in Finland and New Zealand in the latter half of this year, we are definitely pushing harder than ever for a podium," said Atkinson when asked about his expectations for the remainder of the season.

Atkinson's teammate Petter Solberg is a former champion and the Aussie was asked how having a world champion for a teammate feels like. "It’s a good benchmark for me really, that’s the way I look at it," said Atkinson. "You’re competing against everyone out there, that’s for sure, and I guess the person you can most easily compare yourself to is the person in the same car as you. The fact that he has been the fastest driver in the world and won a lot of rallies means if I’m doing times near his, or beating him, then I’m doing something right," he added.

Aside from Solberg, Atkinson's other teammate is Spaniard Xavier Pons. All of these three drivers are in charge of driving the Subaru Impreza WRC over treacherous roads. Atkinson describes the car saying: "The instant response of the rally car is incredible. Most people would think that of a normal Impreza turbo, like - ‘wow - the acceleration! ’ But in a rally car it’s a completely different world. It’s pretty cool. Then, when you take that and put it on a narrow gravel road it’s insane."

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

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