Recalls.(1996-98 Toyota 4Runner; 1997-2000 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat; Fisher-Price Smart Response infant swing; various brands of gas-fired boilers; Maximus Scuba regulator)

Publication: Consumer Reports

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* '96-98 Toyota 4-Runner

The combination of a heavy load and severe steering maneuvers could cause vehicle to lose directional stability, possibly resulting in loss of control and crash.

Models: 273,743 sport-utility vehicles, with two- and four-wheel drive, made 11/95 to 2/98.

What to do: Have dealer replace rear-suspension parts.

* '97-00 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat

If car is driven on a flat until tire disintegrates, fuel-tank filler neck may become damaged and leak fuel, causing fire.

Models: 311,047 cars made 8/96 to 11/99,...

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