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Honda Odyssey Tailgate Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Honda Odyssey water leaks allegedly cause tailgate problems, rust, mold and money.
— Honda Odyssey power tailgate problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges water leaks through rear body seam seals and causes the power tailgates to fail. The lawsuit includes 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey minivans that allegedly have defective polyurethane seals that crack and allow water to leak into the rear driver's side panels. Without an effective seal, water leaks into the control module for the power tailgate which causes the tailgate to open ...
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Subaru Fuel Pump Settlement Awaits Final Approval Subaru fuel pump class action settlement final fairness hearing date rescheduled.
— A Subaru fuel pump lawsuit settlement is awaiting final approval after the scheduled date was changed. As with the majority of vehicle class action lawsuits, the first Subaru fuel pump lawsuit wasn't filed until after Subaru issued a fuel pump recall. Although a nationwide class action had already been filed for Subaru customers, nine fuel pump class actions were filed, including Griffin v. Subaru , Anderson v. Subaru and Adnan v. Subaru . All the Subaru ...
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Lawsuit Alleges a Toyota Door Lock Actuator Recall Needed Class action lawsuit names popular Toyota models allegedly equipped with door lock actuator defects.
— A class action lawsuit alleges a Toyota door lock actuator recall should be issued for these vehicles. 2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner 2013–Present Toyota RAV4 2014–Present Toyota Highlander 2010–2022 Toyota Prius 2007–Present Toyota Tundra 2012–2024 Toyota Camry 2012–2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2014–Present Toyota Corolla 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma 2007–2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser The lawsuit alleges a recall is necessary because the ...
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Ford Backup Camera Problems Cost Automaker $165 Million Ford backup camera recall led to federal investigation which led to $165 million penalty.
— Ford backup camera problems which caused a recall have now cost Ford $165 million for not following federal recall requirements. Ford announced a backup camera recall in September 2020 for more than 620,000 of these vehicles in the U.S. 2020 Ford F-150 2020 Ford F-250 2020 Ford F-350 2020 Ford F-450 2020 Ford F-550 2020 Ford Explorer 2020 Ford Mustang 2020 Ford Transit 2020 Ford Expedition 2020 Ford Escape 2020 Ford ...
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Jeep Power Steering Pump Fire Risk Causes Lawsuit Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler investigated for possible power steering pump fires, lawsuit filed.
— A Jeep power steering pump fire risk has caused a class action lawsuit which alleges 2021–2023 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles can catch fire even when the engines are shut off. The Jeep lawsuit was filed two months after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into 2021–2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles. According to safety regulators, the Jeeps may have power steering pump problems that can cause engine ...
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Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Door Panels Warp: Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Dodge Charger and Chrysler warping door panels cause trouble.
— Warping door panels in 2014-2019 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars caused vehicle owners to file a class action lawsuit four years ago in California. The Fiat Chrysler door panel lawsuit is still in court, but now in a Michigan district court where certain claims remain. According to the lawsuit, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 door panels warp and pull away from the frames. In addition, the class action alleges warping door panels aren't the entire ...
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BMW Owner Loses Tip of Thumb in Door, Awarded $1.9 Million BMW denied new trial after jury placed all the blame on BMW after driver lost tip of thumb in door.
— BMW has been denied a new trial in a case which saw a jury award a vehicle owner $1.9 million after the owner left his thumb in the path of the door which amputated the tip of his thumb. The lawsuit was filed over the alleged dangers of BMW soft-close doors. "In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within ...
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Subaru and Toyota Boxer Engine Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges boxer engines are defective in Scion, Subaru and Toyota vehicles.
— Toyota and Subaru boxer engine problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the engines fail due to defects concealed by Subaru and Toyota, which jointly built the vehicles. The boxer engine failure class action lawsuit includes these Subaru and Toyota vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L four-cylinder boxer engines. 2013-2016 Scion FR-S 2017-2023 Toyota 86/GR86 2013-2023 Subaru BRZ The boxer engine failure lawsuit was filed by ...
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Ford 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Ford class action lawsuit alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks shake and shimmy when hitting a bump.
— A Ford "death wobble" lawsuit alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks are defective because hitting grooves or bumps causes severe shaking and vibrations, or what is also called a "shimmy." Filed more than five years ago in 2019, the Ford Super Duty 4X4 truck lawsuit has finally been certified as a class action, but only for certain owners in certain states. According to the Ford "death wobble" lawsuit , the F-250 or F-350 front-end can violently shake while driving ...
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Dodge Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Dodge lawsuit alleges truck was stolen because the anti-theft system wasn't good enough.
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— A Dodge class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a truck owner alleged Dodge vehicles are not equipped with functional anti-theft systems. The lawsuit was filed by truck owner Brett Wiater who claims 2019-2023 Dodge vehicles are defective which allows them to be stolen. According to Wiater, his Dodge vehicle was stolen in April 2023, “[b]ecause of the defects at issue in this case.” The plaintiff contends each Dodge vehicle should but does not lock its ...
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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Class Action Lawsuit is Paused Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lawsuit stayed as certain plaintiffs are sent to arbitration.
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— A Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid class action lawsuit has been put on hold as some of the plaintiff's claims have been sent to arbitration. According to the plaintiffs, the Pacifica Hybrid minivans, “contain a defect in the propulsion system that can cause the vehicle to experience an immediate shutdown of motive power while the vehicle is being driven.” The lawsuit was filed weeks after Fiat Chrysler recalled 2017-2023 Pacifica Hybrids for problems that could ...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E Lawsuit Over Battery Contactors Dismissed Ford Mustang Mach-E class action went from nationwide, to 3 states, and now dismissed.
— A Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is over after the original owner who sued never claimed she had any problems with her vehicle and was only "concerned" about driving it. Many automotive class action lawsuits are not filed until after a recall or federal investigation, and this Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is no exception. The lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Amber Sulligan who owns a 2022 Mach-E she drove "on a couple of local trips" when the Mustang ...
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Ford F-150 Brake Master Cylinder Class Action Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges 2013-2018 Ford F-150 Hitachi master cylinders cause brake fluid leaks.
— A Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit is over after the plaintiffs dropped the case six years after the lawsuit began. The Ford F-150 lawsuit alleges 2013-2018 trucks are defective because of the Hitachi brake master cylinders. The plaintiffs assert Ford equipped the F-150 trucks with brake master cylinders containing seals that leak brake fluid into the brake boosters. The Ford F-150 drivers also contend the master cylinders should use ...
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$1.7 Billion Ford Truck Roof Collapse Verdict: Ford Gets New Trial Georgia Court of Appeals grants Ford a new truck roof-crush trial, Hill v. Ford.
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— A Ford truck roof-crush lawsuit ( Hill v. Ford ) led a Georgia jury to award a family $1.7 billion in a rollover crash that killed a husband and wife. But now the entire case will be heard again as the Court of Appeals of Georgia granted Ford a new trial. Ford appealed the mind-bending $1.7 billion verdict by arguing the trial court made several mistakes that Ford said put it legally at an unfair disadvantage, and the appeals court debated several issues, ...
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Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement Mazda class action lawsuit alleges turbocharged vehicles use too much oil.
— A class action lawsuit has led to a Mazda valve stem seal settlement granted final approval by a judge for popular models equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. The Mazda settlement alleges valve stem seals cause the vehicle to use too much oil, forcing customers to add more oil between oil changes. According to the Mazda valve stem seal settlement, the eight vehicle owners who sued assert a vehicle needs to consume more than eight quarts of oil between ...
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Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problems: T-SB-0094-24 Issued Toyota Tacoma T-SB-0094-24 now includes transmissions, torque converters and hybrid modules.
— Toyota Tacoma transmission replacement technical service bulletin T-SB-0094-24 includes 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid trucks, and this latest TSB cancels T-SB-0076-24 which included only non-hybrid Tacoma trucks. According to Toyota, T-SB-0094-24 includes 2024 Toyota Tacoma and 2024 Tacoma Hybrid trucks to replace the automatic transmission assembly, torque converter and hybrid module for free. The replacements in the U.S. are covered under the 60 months or ...
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Toyota Tacoma Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action filed days after Toyota agreed to replace 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmissions for free.
— A Toyota Tacoma transmission class action lawsuit has been filed four days after Toyota announced it was replacing the transmissions and torque converters for free in 2024 models. The lawsuit includes 2024 or newer Toyota Tacoma trucks equipped with either 8-speed automatic transmissions or 8-speed automatic hybrid transmissions. According to the class action lawsuit, the Toyota Tacoma transmissions fail to shift into gear, engage harshly, enter limp mode and ...
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Audi Alternator Failure Lawsuit Settlement Approved Audi belt starter generator (alternator) failures cause multiple electrical warnings.
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— An Audi alternator failure lawsuit settlement has been granted final approval for several Audi models allegedly equipped with defective alternators, also known as belt starter generators or starter generators. Drivers are allegedly faced with several electrical malfunction warning lights due to alternator failures, including: “Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle” “Electrical system: malfunction! Please contact Service” “Parking aid: ...
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BMW Diesel Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Approved 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d, 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles included in emissions settlement.
— A BMW diesel class action lawsuit settlement has been granted final approval for customers of 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d or 2009-2011 BMW 335d vehicles. The BMW class action alleges the diesel vehicles are equipped with emissions defeat devices built by Bosch. The lawsuit is one of many against several automakers after Volkswagen was caught cheating on emissions tests . The BMW lawsuit alleges the vehicles passed official emissions testing, but in real-world ...
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Vehicle Automation May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Studies find drivers using partial automation systems more likely to drive distracted.
— Studies of how partial vehicle automation affects safety indicate partial automation may not do much for vehicle and occupant safety. In a study conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , researchers found partial automation may be doing more harm than good. A vehicle may use cameras and other sensors for partial automation systems allegedly meant to keep the vehicle within its lane and at a specific ...
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