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Hyundai recalls 471,000 SUVs due to risk of vehicle fires
Hyundai has expanded its Tucson SUV recall to include an additional 471,000 vehicles.
In September, the automaker said an electrical malfunction put a significant number of Tucson SUVs at risk of catching fire. Hyundai said Friday that it is expanding its initial recall to include Hyundai Tucson SUVs, model-year 2016 through 2018, as well as some 2020 through 2021 models.
The company said the vehicles included in the newest recall come equipped with antilock brake system computers that could potentially create a short and start a fire. At least 12 fires have been started due to the problem so far, according to the carmaker.
Hyundai is urging drivers to park their vehicles outside until the issue is repaired. Towards the end of February, drivers of affected vehicles will be able to take their SUV to a dealer to get a computer fuse replaced. Click here for more.
Your Money
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. The provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act shouldn't impact tax deductions for consumers. People shouldn't have to worry about government stimulus payments being counted as income either. While some crucial tax breaks might return after portions of the tax law expire in 2025, here are 12 tax deductions that disappeared in 2018 and won't be available this spring: Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Vicarious liability for creditor is not automatic for FDCPA claims. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the actions of a debt collector are not necessarily imputed to a debt buyer. Evidence is required. This holding reversed the Western District of Arkansas District Court, which held that the actions of the debt collector are necessarily imputed to the debt buyer. Reygadas v. DNF Associates, LLC, (8th Cir, 2020) Click here for more.