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BMW Class Action Lawsuit Involves 1 Million Vehicles Blower motor wiring systems and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heaters affected.
— Almost every claim against BMW in a consolidated class action lawsuit will proceed after Judge Claire C. Cecchi dismissed only a breach of express warranty claim. The BMW class action lawsuit, which includes more than 1 million vehicles, includes three BMW class actions: Gabriel Patlan v. BMW , Wendy Vasquez v. BMW , and Vikkie Wilkinson v. BMW . The BMW lawsuit alleges the blower motor wiring systems and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heaters are ...
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GM Shift to Park Recall Needed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Chevrolet Trailblazer, Traverse, Malibu and Buick Encore named in General Motors lawsuit.
— A class action lawsuit alleges a GM shift to park recall should be issued because Buick and Chevrolet models are allegedly equipped with defective transmission control (shifter) assemblies. According to the GM shift to park lawsuit, the shifter problem prevents a vehicle from detecting when the driver shifts into PARK. This allegedly causes the vehicle into accessory mode and the driver cannot shut off or lock the vehicle. A GM driver will see a warning ...
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Ford Explorer Axle Bolt Recall Failed, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges 2020-2023 Ford Explorer subframes need 2 bolts, not 1.
— A Ford Explorer rear axle bolt recall allegedly has done nothing to repair 2020-2023 Explorers equipped with one-bolt subframes. Eleven Ford Explorer owners filed a class action lawsuit which alleges recalls and repairs have left owners driving dangerous vehicles. The plaintiffs assert the Explorer subframes are defective because they really need two bolts, not just one. According to the Ford Explorer class action lawsuit , the rear axle mounting bolt can ...
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Ford 6F35 Transmission Recall Required, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Ford Escape and Ford Fusion models allegedly have 6F35 transmission problems.
— A Ford 6F35 transmission recall should have allegedly been issued long ago for 2010-2020 Ford Fusion and 2009-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. That viewpoint comes from a 534-page class action lawsuit which alleges Ford Fusion and Ford Escape 6F35 transmissions have problems, and Ford allegedly should not have sold the vehicles without warning owners of the alleged transmission problems. Without a Ford 6F35 transmission recall, consumers are allegedly stuck in ...
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Subaru Ascent CVT Lawsuit Settlement Information 2019-2020 Ascent SUVs were equipped with defective TR690 continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).
— A Subaru Ascent CVT class action lawsuit settlement has been reached after owners alleged 2019-2020 Ascent SUVs were equipped with defective TR690 continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Subaru allegedly knew in 2011 the transmissions were defective in 2019-2020 Ascent vehicles, but the automaker allegedly concealed the information from consumers. According to the CVT lawsuit, the TR690 transmissions have defects that cause "hesitation, jerking, ...
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Walter Huang Tesla Crash Lawsuit Settled With trial ready to get underway, Tesla settles Walter Huang wrongful death lawsuit.
— The Walter Huang Tesla crash lawsuit has been settled on the very day jury selection began, a case watched by many attorneys and safety advocates who will now be deprived of hearing evidence presented to a jury. The wrongful death lawsuit settlement was reached between Tesla and the family of Walter Huang, with Tesla's attorneys requesting the settlement terms be sealed and confidential. The Tesla Model X crash killed 38-year-old Walter Huang who was playing ...
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Engine Lawsuit Dismissed Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric vehicles allegedly have electric drive units that fail.
— A Mercedes-Benz B-Class lawsuit has been dismissed after owners complained 2014-2017 Mercedes B-Class electric vehicles were equipped with defective electric motors. The class action lawsuit, filed in March 2023, alleges every B-Class EV has an electric drive unit (EDU) consisting of three modules. The motor provides the power to propel the vehicle, the electronics which control the operation of the motor and the supply of electricity from the batteries and ...
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Mallory Harcourt v Tesla Lawsuit Heads to Trial California plaintiff Mallory Harcourt was injured when her son, 2, drove the Model X into his mom.
— The case of California Tesla owner Mallory Harcourt is headed to trial as the plaintiff blames Tesla for injuries caused in December 2018 when her 2-year-old child (B.H.) climbed into the driver's seat and crashed the Tesla into Harcourt. According to the lawsuit, Mallory Harcourt was eight months pregnant when she purchased the 2018 Tesla Model X. Just days after the purchase, she drove to her home to unload groceries and tend to her 2-year-old son who was ...
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Hyundai Genesis Paint Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit New York class action lawsuit alleges the paint peels on 2013 Hyundai Genesis vehicles.
— A Hyundai Genesis paint recall may be necessary, based on what a lawsuit and owners allege in a New York class action. New York plaintiff Gaetano Russo purchased a 2013 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 sedan in September 2013. The plaintiff filed the 2013 Hyundai Genesis peeling paint class action for these 2013 Hyundai Genesis owners: "All persons in New York who purchased the Class Vehicles in New York during the statutes of limitations for each cause of action ...
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Dim Hyundai and Kia Headlights Cause Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride dim headlights allegedly make driving at night too dangerous.
— Dim Hyundai and Kia headlights have caused a class action lawsuit which includes 2020-present Kia Telluride and 2020-present Hyundai Palisade vehicles. According to the Hyundai and Kia headlight lawsuit, the headlights are defective because moisture and humidity flow through faulty seals which cause condensation. The headlight output is allegedly so dim it makes driving the Kia Tellurides and Hyundai Palisades too dangerous to drive at night. The Hyundai ...
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Kia Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Recall Failed, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit names Kia Niro hybrids, Kia Niro plug-in hybrids and Hyundai Ioniq hybrids.
— Kia Niro hybrid hydraulic clutch actuator problems have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges at least 100,000 hybrid vehicles have defective hydraulic clutch actuators which control when the vehicles switch between the combustion engines and electric motor power. Included in the Kia class action lawsuit are 2017-2022 Kia Niro hybrids, 2018-2022 Kia Niro plug-in hybrids, and 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq hybrids. The class action alleges Kia refuses to ...
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Toyota AC Smell Lawsuit Settlement Reached California 2012-2015 Toyota Camry customers claim the air conditioning systems smell bad.
— A Toyota Camry air conditioner smell lawsuit settlement has been reached after the class action spent years in court. The Toyota Camry class action was first filed in 2015 to include all 2012-2015 Camry customers in the U.S. But by 2019, the class action lawsuit included only California customers . According to the Toyota AC smell settlement, the lawsuit includes: "All individuals in California who, at any time prior to the occurrence of the Initial ...
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Honda Rodent Lawsuit Dismissed Over Soy Wiring Insulation Honda owners claim rodents chewed vehicle wiring and damaged the vehicles.
— A Honda rodent class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiffs failed to provide adequate evidence the soy-based wiring insulation made the vehicles defective. The Honda rodent lawsuit is consolidated from Michael Preston v. Honda , and Jay Caracci v. Honda . Preston filed his Honda class action after rodents chewed on the electrical wiring of his 2015 Honda Accord causing power steering problems. The plaintiff asserts the problem was caused by ...
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Honda Infotainment Lawsuit: All But 1 Claim Dismissed Honda Pilot, Passport and Odyssey vehicles allegedly have infotainment and braking problems.
— A Honda infotainment lawsuit has barely survived Honda's motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit which also alleges the vehicles have braking defects. Plaintiffs Aida Milena Gonzalez and Jason Haynie filed the Honda infotainment lawsuit asserting these vehicles have infotainment defects and defects in the automatic emergency braking systems. 2020-2022 Honda Pilot 2020-2022 Honda Passport 2020-2022 Honda Odyssey The infotainment and braking ...
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Ford 10R80 Transmission Problems Argued in Court Class action lawsuit alleges Ford 10R80 transmission problems affect popular models.
— Ford 10R80 transmission problems are being argued in court as a federal judge recently tossed most of the claims against Ford. Plaintiffs Daniel McCabe, Daniel Wright and Jeffrey Pollack sued Ford over 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions that allegedly "shift harshly and erratically, causing the vehicle to jerk, lunge, clunk, and hesitate between gears.” The Ford 10R80 transmission lawsuit includes: “All persons in the United States and its ...
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BMW Emissions Class Action Lawsuit Preliminarily Settled Settlement includes 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and 2009-2011 BMW 335d diesel vehicles.
— A BMW X5 xDrive35d and BMW 335d emissions class action lawsuit has been preliminarily settled after owners alleged the vehicles emitted illegal levels of emissions. The BMW emissions lawsuit settlement includes 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and 2009-2011 BMW 335d diesel vehicles. The lawsuit, first filed in March 2018 , joined numerous other lawsuits against several automakers accused of selling vehicles with illegal real-world emissions. The BMW class action ...
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Nissan Pathfinder Radiator Cooling Fan Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 cooling fans allegedly make noise and fail, overheating engines.
— A Nissan Pathfinder cooling fan recall allegedly should have been issued long ago because the radiator fans make loud rattling noise and can cause engine failures. According to a class action lawsuit, 2013-2017 Nissan Pathfinder and 2014-2017 Infiniti QX60 radiator cooling fans should have been recalled to prevent customers from paying their own money for cooling fan repairs and replacements. Nissan allegedly knew in 2013 the Pathfinder and QX60 radiator ...
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Ford Cracked Fuel Injector Recall Moots Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Ford cracked fuel injector recall isn't good enough and doesn't protect owners.
— A Ford cracked fuel injector recall allegedly wasn't good enough to prevent vehicles from catching fire and did nothing to help owners with alleged diminished vehicle values. This is the position of 12 owners who filed a cracked fuel injector lawsuit which claims 2020-2023 Ford Escapes and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports are defective because the fuel injectors crack and cause engine fires. Specifically, the 2020-2023 Ford Escape and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sport ...
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Ferrari Brake Recall Leads to California Class Action Lawsuit Ferrari brake recalls allegedly did not repair braking problems for customers in California.
— A Ferrari brake recall allegedly failed to properly repair vehicles in California which are allegedly dangerous to drive even after recall repairs were performed. The California class action lawsuit was filed by Ferrari owner Iliya Nechev who purchased a used 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia in December 2020. The Ferrari lawsuit includes: "All persons or entities in the state of California who purchased or leased a Class Vehicle." The California class action ...
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Tesla Driving Range Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration Owners say advertised driving range is false in Model 3, Model S, Model Y and Model X vehicles.
— A Tesla driving range lawsuit is over for now after a federal judge agreed with Tesla regarding arbitration agreements signed by the plaintiffs who filed two class action lawsuits. Those two driving range lawsuits include James Porter v. Tesla , and Samuel Van Diest v. Tesla , both class actions which allege Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model Y and Model X vehicles depend on false advertising. According to the Tesla class action lawsuit, Tesla driving range ...
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