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General Motors has issued a recall affecting more than 17,000 vehicles over a rear toe link fracture that increases the risk of a crash.

The recall from General Motors applies to about 17,050 Buicks due to a rear toe link fracture that can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the collision risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall report.

Certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or registered in more than 20 “high corrosion” states are included in the recall. More specifically, about 4,751 2012 Buick Regals and about 12,299 2013 Buick Regals.

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The recall from General Motors applies to about 17,050 Buicks due to a rear toe link fracture that can cause loss of vehicle control. (Steve Fecht/General Motors via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The “high corrosion” states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Vehicles in Washington, D.C., were also included.

About 4,751 2012 Buick Regal vehicles and about 12,299 2013 Buick Regal models were included in the recall. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

Only about 1% of the vehicles included in the recall may have a defect, which was caused by a supplier’s failure to properly apply corrosion protection.

General Motors said no injuries have been reported in connection with the issue that triggered the recall, which was submitted on Tuesday.

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General Motors said no injuries have been reported in connection with the issue that triggered the recall. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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General Motors dealerships will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 13.

The recall expands on multiple others the automaker has filed since late last month about the same issue.

If you take an Uber or Lyft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), your ride could soon cost more.

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in rideshare fees, raising the charge from $4 to as much as $12 per trip, a move Uber is warning will affect both riders and drivers, FOX 11 reported.

Under the new plan, rideshare vehicles will pay a $6 base fee to enter LAX. An additional $6 fee will apply for pickups or drop-offs at the airport’s Central Terminal Area, according to FOX 11.

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Travelers wait for rideshare pickups at the LAX-it rideshare pickup location at Los Angeles International Airport March 10, 2026, in Los Angeles.  (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Right now, rideshare companies pay about $4 per pickup or drop-off. Taxi companies pay $4 for pickups, while limousines pay $5. Taxis and limos are not charged for drop-offs, according to FOX 11.

Airport officials say the higher fees are meant to reduce traffic congestion and encourage travelers to use the airport’s new SkyLink automated people mover once it opens, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

“To be able to be dropped off there will be a $2 increase to the rideshare companies,” Vanessa Rodriguez, deputy executive director of external affairs at Los Angeles World Airports, told ABC7 Los Angeles. 

“As the new front door to the airport, essentially a traveler will be able to get on the SkyLink train and do the full loop of the horseshoe in 10 minutes.”

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Vehicles at LAX in Los Angeles June 29, 2023.  (Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images / Getty Images)

However, Uber says the fee will be passed directly on to all travelers and would be nearly triple the $4.24 average across major U.S. airports.

“The board’s decision significantly increases the cost of getting to and from LAX,” Danielle Lam, head of local California policy at Uber, told FOX Business in an email. “A 140% fee hike will directly impact riders and reduce demand for drivers who rely on airport trips.”

Higher passenger fees usually reduce demand for airport trips, limiting drivers’ earning opportunities. The proposed LAX fee increase could result in approximately $1,000 in lost earnings per driver each quarter, according to Uber.

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The Uber and Lyft logos on a sign. (Smith Collections/Gado via Getty Images / Getty Images)

“We support investments that improve the airport experience, but they must be transparent and balanced,” Lam added.

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Los Angeles World Airports and Lyft did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.