Chrysler Reports 3 More Deaths From Exploding Airbags
Takata airbag inflators have caused Fiat Chrysler (FCA) to warn owners of about 276,000 of the following FCA vehicles to stop driving the cars if the driver-side Takata airbags have not been replaced,...
View ArticleVW Recalls Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Monitoring System Problems
Audi and Volkswagen tire pressure monitoring system problems have caused a recall of more than 224,000 vehicles for dealerships to update the monitoring system software. VW says the tire pressure...
View ArticleRecall: Audi Infotainment Systems Can Completely Fail
An Audi infotainment system recall involves more than 6,000 vehicles equipped with infotainment systems that may become damaged internally when the vehicles are shut off. This will cause the backup...
View ArticlePorsche Infotainment Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached
A Porsche infotainment class action lawsuit settlement has been reached between two plaintiffs and Porsche Cars. The Porsche class action alleges the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) units...
View ArticleFord Canada Lawsuit Alleges Super Duty Roofs Are Weak
A Ford Super Duty truck roof class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada alleging the roofs are weak in 1999-2016 Ford Super Duty trucks. Included in the Ford roof class action are Ford F-250,...
View ArticleNissan Class Action Lawsuit Settled Over Rusted Floors
A Nissan class action lawsuit has been granted final approval after a Nissan Altima owner claimed her floorboard rusted 12 years after purchasing the car. The Nissan class action lawsuit alleges...
View ArticleRam Fuel Pump Recall Shuts Down Class Action Lawsuit
A Ram fuel pump recall has closed down a class action lawsuit that alleges the Super Duty trucks and Cummins 6.7-liter turbodiesel engines are defective. The Ram fuel pump lawsuit includes 2018-2020...
View ArticleMazda Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Certified For 7 States
A Mazda water pump class action lawsuit is moving forward in court, but only for customers in seven states. According to the class action, 2007-2016 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 water pumps fail,...
View ArticleHonda Destination Fee Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
A Honda destination fee class action lawsuit was filed for New Jersey residents who leased or purchased a Honda vehicle from a Honda dealership between October 2016 to the present. The lawsuit says...
View ArticleRearview Camera Problems Cause Ford Bronco Recall
A 2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall has been issued for more than 47,000 vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. Ford says the backup camera image may stay on the display...
View ArticleAudi and VW Recall Will Replace Rearview Cameras
More than 2,500 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles need new backup cameras because the camera image displays may be blank or could fail when shifting into REVERSE. The same rearview camera problems can...
View ArticleGM Daytime Running Lights Recall Affects 338,000 Vehicles
General Motors daytime running lights have caused a recall of more than 338,000 vehicles equipped with running lights that may not deactivate when the headlights are on. The daytime running lights...
View ArticleTesla Power Steering Recall Affects Model S and Model X Vehicles
A Tesla power steering recall affects more than 40,000 model year 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. Losing power steering assist will require a driver to use more effort to turn the steering...
View ArticleMercedes M274 Engine Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit
A Mercedes-Benz M274 engine class action lawsuit alleges the pistons cause engine problems which lead to premature engine failure. The Mercedes M274 engine lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff...
View ArticleFord 3G Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Modems Are Outdated
A Ford 3G class action lawsuit alleges Ford and Lincoln vehicles were built with 3G wireless modems that are now obsolete with the nationwide shutdown of 3G service. The Ford and Lincoln 3G lawsuit...
View ArticleFCA Settles With California Over Alleged Emissions Violations
For the second time in four years, alleged Chrysler emissions troubles have led to a settlement agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This time Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is looking at a...
View ArticleChevy Volt Battery Energy Control Module Lawsuit
A Chevy Volt battery energy control module class action lawsuit alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volts suffer electrical system failures which cause the cars to lose propulsion. The lawsuit further asserts...
View ArticleResearch Says Pickup Trucks Need Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology in pickup trucks can lower crash rates, but recent research indicates automakers have been slow to equip pickups with the safety features. Automatic...
View ArticleU.S. Senators Push NHTSA to Create Safety Regulations
In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10 U.S. Democratic senators have requested updates on safety regulations mandated by Congress. In some cases, several years have...
View ArticleKia Niro Hybrids Recalled Following 5 Fires
A Kia Niro Hybrid rear seat fire recall involves more than 27,000 model year 2017-2018 Kia Niro Hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled in 2018. This recall follows five rear seat fires caused by...
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