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Toyota Prius c Recall Issued Over DC-DC Converters
A Toyota Prius c recall will require dealerships to fix problems with the DC-DC converters that can cause the hybrid systems to shut down. The 2018-2019 Prius c DC-DC converter may fail and cause a...
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Ford Allegedly Knew About Defective Fiesta and Focus Transmissions
Ford Fiesta and Focus transmission problems were allegedly covered up by Ford as the automaker blamed customers for the issues while knowing the PowerShift transmissions were defective. In a report...
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Toyota To Pay $15.8 Million in California Dealership Lawsuit
The court battle between Toyota and California dealership owner Roger Hogan has ended with a Santa Ana jury finding the automaker liable for $15.8 million for interfering with the contract between...
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Ram Fuel Filler Neck Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit
Ram fuel filler neck problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges 2015-2019 Ram trucks have defective filler necks that cause gas nozzles to lodge in the openings of the fuel...
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Nissan Recalls Titan Trucks Due To Alternator Wire Harnesses
A Nissan Titan recall has been ordered to repair problems with alternator harnesses that could cause electrical short circuits and fires, or what Nissan calls, "thermal incidents." More than 101,700...
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Hyundai and Kia Airbag Lawsuit Says Airbag Control Units Fail
A Hyundai and Kia airbag lawsuit alleges both automakers, in addition to parts manufacturer ZF TRW, are guilty of installing defective airbag control units in these models. 2012-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid...
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Feds Should Retain Safety Defect Records for 20 Years
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to keep vehicle safety defect records a minimum of 20 years, 15 more years than the current...
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Chrysler Recalls Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 Trucks
Chrysler is recalling about 560 model year 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines and fuel lines that may leak fuel into the engine...
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Mazda Recalls MX-5 Miata Cars For Loose Skid Plates
A recall involving model year 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars is needed because the skid plates and metal brackets may detach from underneath the cars. This will leave things a mess for other vehicles on...
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Female Car Occupants Suffer More Serious Injuries Than Males
Researchers at the University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics have found a frontal car crash takes a toll on all occupants even when seat belts are buckled. But belted female occupants...
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Ford F-150 Master Cylinder Lawsuit Partly Dismissed
A Ford F-150 master cylinder lawsuit alleges brake failures occur in 2013-2018 trucks due to defective sealing mechanisms that allow brake fluid to leak. The class action lawsuit includes six...
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Mazda3 Recalled To Fix Faulty Head Restraints
Mazda is recalling 12,375 model year 2019 Mazda3 cars to repair problems that affect the head restraints. The problem occurs because of improper installation of the seat cover material on the...
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Toyota Brake Booster Pump Recall Issued For 7,200 Vehicles
A Toyota brake booster pump recall has been issued for nearly 7,200 of the following vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to replace the pumps and keep vital systems working. 2019 Toyota Prius 2019 Toyota...
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Kia Sued After 2011 Soul Hit An Alligator
The crash of a 2011 Kia Soul that struck an alligator is the focus of a wrongful death lawsuit against Kia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The May 7, 2018, crash occurred when...
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Tesla Used Car Warranty Lawsuit Includes Model S and Model X
A Tesla used car warranty lawsuit alleges pre-owned Model S and Model X warranties aren't much good, especially when it comes to the batteries. The following 2012-present models are included in the...
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South Korea Indicts 3 Hyundai Executives Over Theta II Engines
South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Hyundai in February and removed large boxes of materials in a search for evidence of concealing defects and waiting too long to order recalls. Five...
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BMW Oil Consumption Lawsuit Filed Too Late
A BMW oil consumption lawsuit is over after the plaintiff argued his 2012 BMW 550i always required extra oil to prevent the engine from burning up. California plaintiff Robert Smothers says he...
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Las Vegas Autonomous Shuttle Collision Investigation Closed
A minor crash between a tractor-trailer and a Las Vegas self-driving shuttle was party caused by the shuttle "attendant" not being in a position to take manual control of a device that looks like a...
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Porsche Recalls 911s, Boxsters, Caymans and Panameras
A Porsche airbag control unit recall has been issued for more than 8,000 model year 2016-2017 Porsche 911s and Boxsters, and 2016 Caymans and Panameras. Porsche says the electronic control units...
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Ford Fuel Tank Delamination Lawsuit Is Over
A Ford fuel tank delamination lawsuit is completely over even though the plaintiff alleges 2001-2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks and E-Series vans have fuel tank linings that flake and peel....
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