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DETROIT >> A nonprofit auto safety advocacy group is asking Ford to recall 1.35 million Explorer SUVs due to continued complaints of exhaust fumes in the passenger compartments.
The Center for Auto Safety says it found 44 complaints in a government database about fumes and potential carbon monoxide after owners had taken Explorers in for free repairs in a Ford customer service campaign that started last October.
The center made its request in a letter to Ford CEO Jim Hackett this week.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating the problem for two years in police and civilian Explorers from the 2011 through 2017 model years, but it has not reached a conclusion.
Ford says Explorers are safe, owner complaints have decreased and the free service has addressed the exhaust odors. The company says anyone who isn’t satisfied with the repairs should contact their dealership “for further inspection.”
In the service, Ford said mechanics would check for leaks in the rear lift gate gaskets and drain valves. If any leaks are found, they’ll be sealed or gaskets will be replaced to prevent fumes from entering. They’ll also reprogram the air conditioning to let in more fresh air.
ON THE MOVE
First Hawaiian Bank has announced the following promotions:
>> Victor A. Corpuz is the new vice president and manager for the Pearl City Branch. Corpuz has more than 26 years of banking experience. His first job at FHB was as an account service representative for the bank’s Collection Department in 1992.
>> Kevin K. Fong has been promoted to vice president and treasury risk manager for the Treasury and Investment Division. Fong joined the bank in 2014 as an assistant vice president and operations manager.
>> Diane Aniya has been promoted to vice president and corporate compliance officer of the Corporate Compliance Division. Aniya has 16 years experience in banking. She started as a service manager for FHB’s 24-hour call center in 2002.
>> Michael D. Anduha is the new vice president and business banking officer for the Main Banking Region. Anduha has more than 30 years of financial services experience. His career at the bank started in 1992 as a management trainee.