Ford is recalling 412,774 Explorer SUVs in the U.S., citing an issue with rear suspension toe links, which may fracture, leading to a loss of steering control, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

The regulator suggested that the dealers replace the toe links free of charge as a remedy for the affected vehicles.

Separately, Ford will also recall an additional 40,655 vehicles in the U.S. over battery failures and defects with brake pedals, which increase the risk of a crash.

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(Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Mrigank Dhaniwala)