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Of note, the original crankshaft, which was previously missing from the car, has been found and now comes with the vehicle, though not installed.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The engine uses two separate crankshafts, with a three-cylinder unit at the front and a two-cylinder unit behind it, working together as a single powertrain.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
The potential engine failure is caused by the seizure of the #5 metal crankshaft bushing, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
The recall is linked to manufacturing defects with the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The engine uses two separate crankshafts, with a three-cylinder unit at the front and a two-cylinder unit behind it, working together as a single powertrain.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
The potential engine failure is caused by the seizure of the #5 metal crankshaft bushing, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
The recall is linked to manufacturing defects with the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
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“Crankshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crankshaft. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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crankshaft
noun
crank·shaft
-ˌshaft 
: a shaft turning or driven by a crank or made up of a series of cranks
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