Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty Lawsuit Proceeds
A Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty lawsuit won't be dismissed after Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) argued the vehicle owner waited too long to file the lawsuit. The Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty...
View ArticleGM Flex-Fuel Lawsuit Dismissed
A GM flex-fuel lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff alleged these General Motors vehicles cannot consistently use E85 (85% ethanol fuel) without damaging the engines. 2012-2016 Buick...
View ArticleActive Driving Assistance Systems Have Limitations
Active driving assistance systems have made progress with regulators and auto safety advocates, but those systems seem to be giving drivers a false sense of security that could cause crashes, not...
View ArticleNissan AEB Malfunction Lawsuit to Continue
A Nissan AEB (automatic emergency braking) malfunction class action lawsuit will continue after the federal judge ruled against most of Nissan's motion to dismiss the complaint. Nissan's automatic...
View ArticleRam 1500 EGR Cooler Lawsuit Filed in Canada
A Ram 1500 EGR cooler class action lawsuit filed in Canada alleges the 3-liter EcoDiesel trucks are at risk of fires because the exhaust gas recirculation coolers may crack and leak coolant. The...
View ArticleTesla Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit: Arbitration
A Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit didn't convince a federal judge the claims shouldn't be sent to arbitration between each customer and Tesla. According to the lawsuit, Tesla's vehicles contain...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Recalls GLC Vehicles For Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 2,500 model year 2020 GLC300, GLC350e, GLC43 AMG and GLC63 AMG vehicles because they could lose their power steering or even catch fire. Mercedes says the power...
View ArticleBMW i3 Range Extender Lawsuit Certified in California
A BMW i3 Range Extender lawsuit was whittled down by a federal judge but will continue for certain California car owners and lessees. The plaintiffs filed the i3 Range Extender (REx) lawsuit alleging...
View ArticleAudi Q7 SUVs Recalled For C-Pillar Padding
An Audi Q7 recall has been issued for more than 94,000 SUVs because the padding on the C-pillars may not absorb enough impact in crashes. Audi discovered the problem during a test concerning...
View ArticleRange Rover Sport Detached Spoiler Recall Closes Investigation
A Land Rover Range Rover Sport rear spoiler recall was good enough to convince federal regulators to end their investigation into rear spoilers that detached while the SUVs were in motion. The...
View ArticleFord Explorer Toe Link Recall: 13 Crashes, 6 Injuries
A Ford Explorer toe link recall for more than 375,000 SUVs is necessary even though the Explorers were allegedly repaired in a 2019 recall. The 2013-2017 Ford Explorers were sold in certain areas...
View ArticleGM Start-Stop Accumulator Recall Involves 194,000 Vehicles
General Motors start-stop accumulator problems have caused a recall of more than 194,000 of these vehicles at risk of fires due to transmission fluid leaks. 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze 2018-2019 Buick...
View ArticleGM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Dismissed
A GM oil consumption lawsuit which alleges 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 engines are defective has been dismissed by an Ohio federal judge. According to the GM oil consumption class action lawsuit, the...
View ArticleBuick, Cadillac, Chevy and GMC Fuel Pump Problems
General Motors fuel pump problems have caused a recall of more than 2,700 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles at risk of stalling. The fuel pump assemblies in the following vehicles may have...
View ArticleChevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Cars Recalled
A Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit recall has been issued for nearly 1,800 cars that were recalled four years ago for the same seat belt pretensioner cable problems. General Motors says the...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz GLE-Class Cars Recalled
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 61,500 of these vehicles equipped with 5-passenger seating because of problems using the seat belts. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2020...
View ArticleVolvo Airbag Death Causes S60 and S80 Recall
A Volvo airbag death has led to a recall of more than 54,000 model year 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles that were sold or registered in these locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,...
View ArticleMercedes Recalls E-Class Vehicles For Seat Problems
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall of E-Class vehicles because the front passenger seats may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stops. This can allow the seats to move outside the...
View ArticleBMW Hybrid Battery Problems Lead To Lawsuit
BMW hybrid battery problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges serious manufacturing defects caused the automaker to issue warnings about charging the batteries. The class action lawsuit was filed on...
View ArticleLand Rover LR4, Range Rover Sport Fuel Leaks Investigated
Land Rover LR4 and Range Rover Sport fuel leaks are under a federal investigation after owners complained about cracked fuel tank flanges and pressurized fuel leaks while the vehicles were running....
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