This is obviously an ongoing, escalating problem.

Although I don't have this issue (catastrophic wise anyway) I do have the rattle and I'm sure I'm next at 30k miles already on the clock...

I would encourage everyone that is upset, impacted or concerned about this issue to file a complaint with the NHTSA here:

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Consumer.cfm