Barrett Riley Tesla Model S Crash Focus of Lawsuit
A Tesla Model S lawsuit has been filed by the parents of 18-year-old Barrett Riley, who was killed in a May 2018 fiery crash in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The father, James Riley, owned the 2014 Model...
View ArticlePorsche Panamera and Cayenne Coolant Leak Lawsuit Dismissed
A Porsche coolant pipe lawsuit has been dismissed even though the plaintiff claims 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera and 2011-2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles are defective. The proposed class action lawsuit...
View ArticleToyota Airbag Recall Issued For 928,000 Vehicles
A Toyota airbag recall has been issued as the final phase of Takata inflator recalls, with about 928,000 of the following vehicles included in the U.S. 2003-2013 Toyota Corolla 2009-2010 Toyota...
View ArticleBMW Recalls 4,000 Vehicles To Replace Takata Airbag Inflators
BMW is recalling nearly 4,000 vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators at risk of exploding and sending sharp metal fragments into occupants. Recalled are 2000-2002 BMW 325i, 325xi, 323Ci, 325Ci...
View ArticleLand Rover Door Latch Recall Investigation Closed
Two Land Rover door latch recalls issued in June 2019 are enough to convince the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to close a Range Rover investigation originally opened in 2017....
View ArticleAudi Recalls Q5 and SQ5 For Second Time Over Loose Trim
Audi is recalling nearly 205,000 model year 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 SUVs with rear wheel arch cover trim that may loosen and detach from the vehicles. Detached cover trim could land...
View ArticleDodge Dart Clutch Lawsuit Certified As a Class Action
A Dodge Dart clutch lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers who purchased or leased the cars in California. The original class action was filed to represent Dart customers...
View ArticleHyundai Recalls Elantra Cars At Risk of Stability Problems
Model year 2020 Hyundai Elantra cars are recalled because the lower control arm ball joint fasteners may not be tight enough. This can allow the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm and...
View ArticleHyundai Elantra and Ioniq Hybrid Wheels May Detach
The same day Hyundai recalled model year 2020 Elantras for one problem, an entirely different problem has caused the automaker to recall its 2020 Elantra cars, along with 2019 Ioniq Hybrids. Hyundai...
View ArticleChevy Malibu Reduced Engine Power Leads To Lawsuit
A Chevy Malibu that allegedly suffered reduced engine power caused the owner to file a class action lawsuit that alleges all 2016-2018 Malibu cars have problems with the accelerator pedal sensors and...
View ArticleMercedes Recalls GLE350, GLE450 and GLS580 For Window Trim
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 15,100 GL-Class vehicles because the rear window trim may detach. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, and GLS580 4Matic...
View ArticleSubaru Crosstrek and Impreza Recalled For Stalling Problems
A Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza recall has been ordered for nearly 519,000 vehicles with engine control modules that may continue to power the ignition coils after the engines are shut down. Recalled...
View ArticleSubaru Impreza and Crosstrek Engines May Be Replaced
Subaru is recalling about 228,500 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles equipped with aluminum positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves, possibly to replace the engines. The 2017-2019 Subaru Imprezas and...
View ArticleToyota Bluetooth Echo Problems Cause Lawsuit
Toyota Bluetooth echo problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges when the driver of the Toyota uses the hands-free phone system to make or receive a call, the person on the other end of...
View ArticleFord F-150 Downshift Recall Satisfies Federal Regulators
A Ford F-150 downshift recall is allegedly good enough to repair problems that were investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In addition to 2011-2013 Ford F-150...
View ArticleRam 1500 EcoDiesel Coolant Leak Recall For EGR Coolers
A Ram 1500 EcoDiesel coolant leak recall has been issued for nearly 160,000 trucks because the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers may leak coolant and possibly cause fires. Recalled are 2014-2019...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Metris Vans Recalled After Reported Fire
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 17,000 model year 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because of problems that could cause battery short circuits. The backup battery compartment is located...
View ArticleSprinter Van Recall Issued To Fix Abutting Wedges
Daimler Vans is adding to its Sprinter recall woes by issuing another recall in 2019, this time for 153 vans with abutting wedges that weren't installed correctly. The abutting wedge is attached to...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Recalled For Missing Airbag Information
A Tesla Model 3 recall has been issued in Canada and the U.S. because the driver's side sun visor may be missing airbag warning information required by federal safety standards. Tesla says 89 cars are...
View ArticleFord Transit Driveshaft Recall Permanent Fix Still Not Available
A Ford Transit driveshaft recall permanent fix still hasn't been announced even though more than two years have passed since Ford originally recalled Transit vans to replace the driveshaft flexible...
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