In April 2009, a control rod the shutdown device used to stop the nuclear reaction in a plant's core malfunctioned in Reactor No. 3 due to a leaking valve.

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The parts included "brakes, brake pads, brake shoes, ignition coils, water pumps, window regulators, suspension sway bar links, wheel hubs, anti-lock braking sensors, control arm bushings, transmission filters, pitman arms, tie rod ends, and suspension air springs, " the papers add.

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