Check car recalls: Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recalls for over 257,000 vehicles, including 242,669 Ford Maverick pickups due to tail light failures and 13,511 Hyundai vehicles (2024 Elantra, Kona, and Venue models) for potential loss of drive power due to an electrical short in the EGR valve. Additionally, Ford is recalling 1,315 Transit Connect vehicles from 2017-2019 due to risks of the panoramic roof detaching. Owners are advised to check the NHTSA website using their vehicle identification number (VIN) for specific recall details and are eligible for free repairs.