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Commerce ministry recalls 1,169 Lucid Air Pure vehicles over driveshaft defect
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 1,169 Lucid Air Pure vehicles, model years 2024-2026, due to a defect in the installation of driveshaft bolts. The defect may cause driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of propulsion power while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and posing a safety hazard to road users. The ministry urged owners of affected vehicles to verify whether their vehicle identification numbers are included in the recall through the Recalls.sa website at http://Recalls.sa. Owners are also advised to contact the authorized dealer, Lucid Motors, at the toll-free number 8001111030 to carry out the necessary repairs free of charge.
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Related coverage for "Commerce ministry recalls 1,169 Lucid Air Pure vehicles over driveshaft defect": Fark — Ford is recalling almost three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect, possibly because the 1979 post-punk single by Joy Division can damage parking brakes [Interesting]. Gizmodo — Fiat’s New Tiny EV Makes That Designer Golf Cart Look Like an Expensive Joke. Tampa Free Press — Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw. Investing.com — Form 144 Rivian Automotive For: 6 July. Fox Business — Ford recalls 741,195 SUVs and pickups after transmission defect raises rollaway risk: NHTSA. AzerNews — Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk