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Model Year 2019 Honda CR-Vs Recalled For Fire Risk
Honda is recalling about 150 model year 2019 CR-V SUVs due to a risk of fuel leaks and fires. Honda says the joint weld between the gas tank and vapor return line wasn't properly welded, causing the...
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Tesla Battery Range Loss Is Focus of Lawsuit
A Tesla battery range loss lawsuit alleges software updates created to protect Model S and Model X vehicles from fires in reality caused reductions in the maximum battery capacity and travel range by...
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Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Filed By Troopers
A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide class action lawsuit has been filed by six Washington State Patrol troopers who allege they were poisoned by exhaust fumes caused by defects in the SUVs. The 2011-2018...
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Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Over Harsh Shifting
A Ford F-150 10-speed transmission lawsuit alleges the trucks experience harsh shifting, jerking, hesitation and slipped gears. The proposed class action lawsuit includes 2017-2019 trucks in Illinois,...
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Subaru Forester 'Passenger Airbag Off' Investigation Begins
A Subaru Forester "passenger airbag off" investigation has been opened by federal safety regulators to determine why passenger airbags and occupant detection systems (sensors) are failing. The...
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Hyundai Santa Fe 'Hesitation on Acceleration' Lawsuit Survives
Hyundai Santa Fe "hesitation on acceleration" problems are being debated as a proposed class action lawsuit struggles in a New Jersey court. The lawsuit alleges Hyundai concealed powertrain defects...
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Are Knee Airbags Necessary and Do They Work? Not Really
Researchers are beginning to answer two important auto safety questions: Are knee airbags necessary? And do they work? The auto industry has been lacking evidence to accurately answer those questions...
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2016 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Problems Heard in Court
Jeep Cherokee transmission problems are being debated in court between Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) and the owner of a 2016 Jeep Cherokee equipped with a 9-speed transmission. Plaintiff Lisa Cummings says...
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Nissan Clutch Class Action Lawsuit Alive on Appeal
A Nissan clutch class action lawsuit has survived on appeal after the district court judge originally ruled against class action certification. The class action currently includes the 2007-2009 Nissan...
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Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Recalled For Seat Belt-Related Problems
A Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ recall has been issued for 108,400 vehicles because the seat belt assemblies may fail. The 2015 Ford Fusion and 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles have seat belt anchor...
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Ford PowerShift Transmission Warranty Extension Announced
A Ford PowerShift transmission warranty extension has been announced for 2014-2016 Focus cars and 2014-2015 Fiesta vehicles equipped with automatic DPS6 transmissions. The PowerShift transmissions...
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Toyota Camry Recall Will Repair Passenger Airbag Problems
A 2019 Toyota Camry recall will have dealerships repair problems related to the passenger frontal and knee airbags. Toyota says 680 Camrys are recalled because of improperly calibrated occupant...
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ZF TRW Airbag Lawsuit Includes Multiple Automakers
A ZF TRW airbag lawsuit alleges the airbag control units may fail in 12.3 million vehicles manufactured by multiple automakers. The proposed class action lawsuit includes all U.S. consumers who...
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Nissan Pays $1.5 Million in Ashlynn Nicole Overton Crash
Nissan has agreed to settle a $1.5 million lawsuit after a South Carolina teenager was killed in a Nissan Versa rollover crash. Ashlynn Nicole Overton, 18, was driving a 2016 Nissan Versa in July 2017...
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GM Hydra-Matic Transmission Lawsuit Filed in Michigan
A General Motors Hydra-Matic transmission lawsuit alleges multiple models shudder, jerk, have acceleration problems, fail to downshift and have trouble stopping even when using the brakes. The...
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Nissan LEAF Occupancy Sensor Causes Defect Petition
Nissan LEAF occupancy sensor failures may lead to a federal investigation after a Georgia petitioner asked the government to investigate model year 2011 LEAF cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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Nissan Altima and Maxima Floorboard Rust Lawsuit Partly Dismissed
A Nissan Altima and Maxima floorboard rust lawsuit has been partly dismissed after the automaker filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiff Laura Frances Hays alleges 2002-2006 Nissan Altima...
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Fiat 500 Rear Wiring Harness Lawsuit Dismissed
A Fiat 500 rear wiring harness lawsuit has been dismissed after the federal judge found the plaintiff didn't allege facts to support his claims. The plaintiff says he purchased a new 2012 Fiat 500 and...
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Ford Explorer Hood Rust Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit
A Ford Explorer hood rust recall allegedly should have been ordered long ago, or so says a plaintiff who filed a proposed class action lawsuit about aluminum hoods. The lawsuit alleges Explorer hoods...
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Ford 'Death Wobble' Class Action Lawsuit Debated Before Judge
A Ford "death wobble" class action lawsuit is being debated in court after the California plaintiff claimed Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks have defective suspension components that cause violent shaking....
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