Mercedes Under Investigation For Alleged Recall Failures
Mercedes-Benz is under federal investigation concerning how the automaker recalls vehicles, in this case more than 1.4 million of them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
View ArticlePorsche to Pay $54 Million to Shareholders Over Diesel Vehicles
Porsche will pay tens of millions of dollars to shareholders after a German court ruled in favor of investors who sued the automaker for withholding information about the emissions systems of diesel...
View ArticleFord Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Won't Be Dismissed
A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit won't be dismissed after the plaintiffs adequately pleaded claims the SUVs have defects that allow dangerous exhaust fumes into the cabins. One plaintiff claims...
View ArticleNissan Altima Transmission Problems Heard in Court
Nissan Altima transmission problems that caused a class-action lawsuit has passed legal muster for 2013-2014 Altima owners in California, New York and Pennsylvania. The lawsuit alleges the...
View ArticleHyundai Santa Fe Recall Ordered Over Damaged Airbags
A 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recall is needed to repair problems that can damage the side curtain airbags when they deploy, preventing the airbags from protecting the occupants. The damage can come from...
View ArticleRecall: BMW M3 and M4 Cars Need New Driveshafts
BMW M3 and M4 cars are recalled to replace driveshafts that can make noise and fail to power the rear wheels. More than 2,660 model year 2016-2017 BMW M3 sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS coupes and...
View ArticleHyundai Recalls Ioniq Hybrids and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrids
Hyundai is recalling more than 10,500 model year 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrids and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrids at risk of fires from the rear seats. The automaker says the main relays inside the...
View ArticleChrysler Recalls 2019 Jeep Cherokee Over Stalling Issue
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 88,000 model year 2019 Jeep Cherokee SUVs to prevent them from stalling while coming to a stop. Chrysler says the Cherokees are equipped with 2.4-liter...
View ArticleDriver of Model S Slams Into Disabled Car at 80 MPH, Sues Tesla
The driver of a 2017 Tesla Model S has filed a lawsuit against the automaker after the car slammed into a stalled vehicle at 80 mph on the Florida Turnpike. Although the driver admits he had been...
View ArticleHonda CR-V Oil Dilution Fix on the Way
Honda Canada says 2017-2018 CR-Vs and 2016-2018 Civics will start receiving repairs that will allegedly solve the problems of high oil levels and oil dilution. Some Canadian customers report their...
View ArticleToyota Recalls Tundra Trucks Over Label Snafu
Toyota is recalling about 500 Tundra trucks to mail owners new load carrying capacity labels after mistakes were made when counting the floormats. May sound strange, but Toyota says the accessory...
View ArticleMercedes Recalls C300 and E300 Cars To Replace Battery Cable Covers
Mercedes-Benz is recalling C300 and E300 cars to repair problems related to the covers for the batteries. Recalled are more than 4,000 model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupes, C300 4Matic...
View ArticleVolvo Sunroof Lawsuit Deserves Class-Action Certification: Owners
A Volvo sunroof lawsuit is still struggling to reach class-action certification for owners who claim water damages vital components due to clogged drain tubes. Eight years after the sunroof lawsuit...
View ArticleScion xA Recall Issued in the U.S.
A Scion xA recall has been issued for about 17,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems that can cause the airbags to fail in a crash. Even if this doesn't occur, the Scion xA airbags could inadvertently...
View ArticleChrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Recall Issued Over Fire Risk
A Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recall of 10,000 minivans has been ordered by the automaker due to a risk of stalling or fires. The 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids can experience...
View ArticleJeep Renegade Recall Issued Over Fuel Pump Failures
A Jeep Renegade recall has been issued for more than 21,000 flex-fuel E85 SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter engines. The 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex-fuel vehicles have fuel pumps that may lose...
View ArticleHonda Civic CVT Problems Cause Class-Action Lawsuit
Honda Civic CVT problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the cars roll away even though the gear shifters indicate the cars are in PARK. The Honda Civic proposed class-action lawsuit includes...
View ArticleFord Recalls Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 200 model year 2010 Ford Fusion and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles to fix problems that may cause the passenger airbags to fail. The automaker says a bracket that holds the...
View ArticleKia Stinger Fire Causes Recall of 16,000 Cars
A Kia Stinger recall is needed to prevent the cars from catching fire, something that has already occurred with at least one vehicle. More than 16,000 model year 2018 Kia Stingers have wiring...
View Article2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall Issued Over Floor Mats
A Jeep Grand Cherokee recall has been issued for 6,745 SUVs because the driver's side floor mats may interfere with and trap the accelerator pedals. Chrysler (FCA US) says the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee...
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