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• GM Releases Program N232421270 For Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras Customer satisfaction program N232421270 to address splits in the passenger-side roof panels.

  

  Dec 20, 2023 — General Motors has announced customer satisfaction program N232421270 to inspect more than 3,000 model year 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and 2024 GMC Sierra trucks. GM says the trucks may have splits in the passenger-side roof panels. The automaker didn't mention how the splits may have occurred, but the trucks were placed on a stop delivery order until inspections and possible repairs are performed. The N232421270 program, titled "Passenger Side Roof Panel ...

• Ford Super Duty Roof Crush Lawsuit Involves F-350 Truck Washington man claims a weak Ford F-250 truck roof collapsed in a rollover crash.

  

  Dec 19, 2023 —  A Ford Super Duty roof crush lawsuit alleges a Washington F-350 truck owner was permanently paralyzed because the 17-year-old F-350 truck roof collapsed in a rollover crash. Plaintiff Rodney Philbeck purchased a 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck in 2003, but the plaintiff says the dealership failed to warn him, "that the Super Duty roof had been weakened so that it was prone to collapse during a rollover." On November 30, 2020, Mr. Philbeck was driving his ...

• Nissan Altima Active Grille Shutter Replacement Warranty Extension Nissan Altima active grille shutter replacement extended warranty to 15 years/150,000 miles.

  

  Dec 13, 2023 — A Nissan Altima active grille shutter replacement warranty extension has been announced for owners of 2019-2020 Altima radiator grille shutter assemblies. The action isn't a recall, but a limited emission warranty extension to 15 Years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The extended warranty applies if the Altima active grille shutter causes a warning light and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P059F and/or P159F that requires replacement of the active ...

• Mercedes-Benz Mars Red Paint Lawsuit Settlement Upheld Appeals court rules peeling paint settlement is fair, objectors claim 80% of owners don't qualify.

  

  Dec 10, 2023 — A Mercedes-Benz Mars Red paint lawsuit settlement will stand after the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit agreed with the lower court that approved the settlement. The Mercedes 590 Mars Red paint class action lawsuit alleges defects in the paint, or other problems, cause the paint to fall apart and peel. Mercedes customer Emily Pinon filed the class action by alleging she purchased her Mercedes in 2016 and the paint quickly "looked as though the clear ...

• Subaru Thermo Control Valve Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Subaru engines allegedly overheat and fail because the thermo control valves crack and fail.

  

  Dec 7, 2023 — A Subaru thermo control valve recall is allegedly needed to fix problems with these popular models. 2019-2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2019-2021 Subaru Forester 2019-2021 Subaru Legacy 2019-2021 Subaru Outback A class action lawsuit alleges Subaru should order a thermo control valve recall because the valve fails and can destroy the engine. Subaru engine coolant allegedly cannot flow through the engine which causes overheating. In addition, the ...

• Ford Fights 360-Degree Camera Lawsuit Ford accuses plaintiffs of forum shopping by refiling dismissed lawsuit in Illinois.

  

  Dec 4, 2023 — Ford is fighting a 360-degree camera lawsuit that was filed and voluntarily dismissed in Michigan, then refiled in Illinois. According to the Ford 360-degree camera class action lawsuit, the camera systems have defects that cause "glitches, blue or black screens, and camera failures.” Ford allegedly “fraudulently concealed” the alleged defects, and “fail[ed] to adequately recall and repair” the defect “despite the known safety risk.” The 360-degree camera ...

• Subaru 3G Battery Drain Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges the 3G systems were phased out but keep trying to connect to 3G wireless.

  

  Dec 4, 2023 — A Subaru 3G battery drain class action lawsuit alleges six vehicle models were left defective when 3G wireless service was phased out beginning in 2022. According to the battery drain lawsuit, Subaru vehicles lost several features when 3G wireless service was phased out. Those services include, "Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, and Remote Features such as unlocking and locking ...

• Ford 10-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Debated in Court Class action lawsuit alleges 10R80 10-speed transmissions jerk, lunge, hesitate and clunk.

  

  Dec 1, 2023 — A Ford 10-speed transmission lawsuit is being argued in court as Ford tries to convince the judge to dismiss the entire class action. So far, the plaintiffs have voluntarily dropped a few of their claims. The Ford 10-speed transmission class action lawsuit alleges the 10R80 transmissions are defective in these vehicles. 2017 to present Ford Expedition 2017 to present Ford Mustang 2017 to present Ford Ranger 2017 to present Ford F-150 2017 ...

• Jeremy Banner Tesla Lawsuit Headed For Trial Judge finds evidence of Autopilot problems in death of Tesla Model 3 driver Jeremy Banner.

  

  Nov 27, 2023 — The Jeremy Banner Tesla lawsuit is likely heading for a 2024 trial after the judge ruled a jury should decide if Tesla's Autopilot system, “created a foreseeable zone of risk that posed a general threat of harm to others.” Jeremy Banner, 50, was killed when his 2018 Tesla Model 3 was traveling on a Florida highway with the driver-assist system Autopilot engaged. The March 1, 2019, Delray Beach crash occurred when a tractor-trailer was crossing the southbound ...

• Ford F-150 Master Cylinder Class Action Lawsuit Appeals court sides with Ford in F-150 brake master cylinder lawsuit.

  

  Nov 27, 2023 — A Ford F-150 master cylinder class action lawsuit has taken a sharp turn with a ruling handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The 2013-2018 Ford F-150 brake failure lawsuit was first filed more than five years ago alleging the Hitachi step-bore brake master cylinders were defective. According to the Ford F-150 lawsuit, Ford installed defective brake master cylinders which relied on internal seals to maintain necessary pressure while ...

• Ford E-Series Cutaway Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Ford Cutaway RV owner says alignment warranty is nothing but an illusion.

  

  Nov 26, 2023 — A Ford E-Series Cutaway class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the Ford owner alleged the warranty should have covered the expense of fixing alignment problems. Florida plaintiff Kenneth L. Boyle purchased an E-Series Cutaway which is an “incomplete vehicle” that can be finished as recreational vehicles, box trucks, ambulances or for other uses. An “incomplete vehicle” is defined as, “[a]n assemblage consisting, at a minimum, of chassis (including the ...

• Tesla Privacy Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration Tesla Model Y owner says cameras recorded "highly-invasive videos and images" that employees shared.

  

  Nov 26, 2023 — A Tesla privacy class action lawsuit has been sent to arbitration based on documents the plaintiff signed when he purchased his Model Y. The Tesla privacy lawsuit was filed by Tesla Model Y owner Henry Yeh who alleges cameras in Tesla vehicles captured “highly-invasive videos and images of the cars' owners, which Tesla employees were able to access." Between 2019 and 2022, Tesla employees allegedly shared video footage for their own personal reasons. The ...

• GM Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Continues For California Customers Airbag control units, called sensing and diagnosic modules, are allegedly defective in California.

  

  Nov 24, 2023 — A General Motors airbag class action lawsuit will continue for California customers after the judge refused to grant GM's motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs James Milstead, Arthur Ray and Richard Vargas contend 1999-2018 GM trucks and SUVs in California are equipped with defective airbag systems. The class action lawsuit alleges the airbag control units, also called sensing and diagnosic modules, "prematurely close the time window to engage airbags and seatbelts ...

• Ferrari Brake Failure Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Ferrari argued a brake system recall and reimbursement program should shut down lawsuit.

  

  Nov 23, 2023 — A Ferrari brake failure class action lawsuit that was dismissed is up and running after the owner of a Ferrari 488 owner said his car suffered brake failure and finally stopped in a pond. In June 2021, Missouri plaintiff Jeffrey Rose was driving his 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB when a low brake fluid warning appeared, telling Rose to drive slowly to a Ferrari dealer. Instead, he drove home but the brakes allegedly failed as the car traveled toward a pond. The ...

• Kia Sorento Class Action Lawsuit Over Backup Cameras Kia class action lawsuit includes 2022-2023 Kia Sorento, Kia Sorento Hybrid, and Kia Sorento Plug-in

  

  Nov 12, 2023 — A Kia Sorento class action lawsuit alleges an August 2023 recall may not be adequate to fix the backup camera mounting clips in these Kia Sorentos. 2022-2023 Kia Sorento 2022-2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid 2022-2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) The plaintiff who sued asserts her Nissan Sorento is included in the backup camera mounting clip recall, but she sued for more than $5 million because the recall may not truly fix the mounting clip ...

• Jeep and Ram Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dropped Bosch fuel pump lawsuit alleges Jeep and Ram vehicles can stall and strand occupants.

  

  Nov 12, 2023 — A Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 fuel pump class action lawsuit is over after the plaintiff dropped his claims. According to the fuel pump lawsuit, the Bosch CP4.2 pumps are defective in these Fiat Chrysler vehicles. 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator 2020-2022 Ram 1500 The plaintiff contends he was notified about a Chrysler fuel pump recall but the final repair was unavailable at that time. That recall had been ...

• Nissan Peeling Paint Class Action Lawsuit Nissan paint lawsuit says vehicles have defective primer which causes the paint to peel.

  

  Nov 11, 2023 — Nissan peeling paint problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges problems with the primer causes the paint to peel. The class action alleges a factory paint job should last at least 10 to 15 years, but the paint job on the plaintiff’s Nissan started peeling in half that time. According to the lawsuit: "Primer is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting which ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint ...

• Ford 3G Class Action Lawsuit: No Arbitration Lawsuit alleges Ford and Lincoln vehicles lost their 3G wireless services in 2022.

  

  Nov 9, 2023 — A Ford 3G class action lawsuit will move forward in court after Ford failed to convince the judge the plaintiff's claims should be sent to arbitration. The lawsuit alleges certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles were equipped with 3G wireless modems, but those modems turned into paper weights when AT&T phased out 3G service in 2022. According to the Ford 3G class action lawsuit, these vehicles were affected by the changes. 2014-2020 Ford Fusion ...

• Lawsuit Alleges 2023 Honda HR-V Back Windows Shatter 2023 Honda HR-V back windows allegedly shatter while driving or while parked.

  

  Nov 8, 2023 — A class action lawsuit alleges 2023 Honda HR-V back windows shatter without warning and without anything hitting the glass. The lawsuit alleges the automaker refuses to order a 2023 Honda HR-V back glass recall. This allegedly leaves Honda owners to pay for replacement back glass, something that can allegedly cost more than $1,000. The six owners who filed the lawsuit allege the 2023 Honda HR-V SUVs contain one or more defects in the way the vehicles are ...

• Feds Warn: Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decal Blinds Driver Safety regulators warn drivers not to use steering wheel decals if they aren't part of the vehicle.

  

  Nov 7, 2023 — Steering wheel decals that can injure or kill you? Apparently. Vehicle owners are warned not to use aftermarket steering wheel decals made of plastic or metal, usually covered by rhinestones or other shiny decorations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the warning after learning of a driver who lost sight in one eye after being injured by a decal, sometimes known as a steering wheel label or sticker. According to NHTSA, "an ...

• Tesla Scores Win in Lawsuit Over Death of Micah Lee Two surviving passengers claim Autopilot failed, while Tesla argued Lee had been drinking alcohol.

  

  Nov 6, 2023 — A Tesla crash that involved the death of Tesla Model 3 owner Micah Lee and serious injuries to his two passengers was not caused by a manufacturing defect, specifically in the Autopilot system. That decision was handed down by a California 12-member jury which voted 9-3 in favor of Tesla. From the beginning, Tesla argued the deadly 2019 crash was caused by driver error, while the lawsuit filed by the two passengers claimed the Autopilot system sent the Model ...

• Mitsubishi 3000GT Driver Awarded $977 Million Over Seat Belt Francis Amagasu alleges he is a quadriplegic because of the design of a seat belt system.

  

  Nov 5, 2023 — In a unanimous jury verdict Mitsubishi calls "shocking," Pennsylvania resident Francis Amagasu, 58, was awarded $977 million over an alleged seat belt problem in his 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. According to the lawsuit regarding the November 2017 crash, Mr. Amagasu was driving in Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania, when he lost control of the car while trying to pass another vehicle. His Mitsubishi left the roadway and rolled over. Amagasu was wearing a seat belt, ...

• Ford Privacy Lawsuit Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges Ford violates the Washington Privacy Act

  

  Oct 31, 2023 — A Ford privacy class action lawsuit is dismissed after an appeals court agreed with a lower court's dismissal. According to the lawsuit, the infotainment systems allow occupants to use cell phones hands-free. The systems allegedly download, copy and indefinitely store the call logs and text messages of any cell phones connected to the systems. The class action alleges even if call logs and text messages are deleted from cell phones, the Ford vehicles still ...

• Jury Gives Ford the Win in Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit California police officer alleged he passed out and crashed because of carbon monoxide.

  

  Oct 31, 2023 — A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit is over after a California jury returned a verdict in favor of Ford. On September 6, 2015, Newport Beach police officer Brian McDowell was driving a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor on his way to a traffic collision when he suddenly passed out. The Explorer SUV drifted across the center median, went over a curb and crashed into a tree. McDowell sued by alleging defects in the Explorer caused exhaust fumes and ...

• Google Maps Lawsuit Alleges Inaccurate Map Killed Philip Paxson North Carolina man killed when he drove his Jeep Gladiator off collapsed Snow Creek Bridge.

  

  Oct 29, 2023 — A Google Maps lawsuit alleges a North Carolina man died because Google failed to update its map to show a washed out collapsed bridge was not usable. Locals know the bridge as the Snow Creek Bridge. According to the Google lawsuit, Philip Paxson was killed while driving home on the night of September 30, 2022, when he drove off of an unmarked, unbarricaded collapsed bridge in Hickory, North Carolina. Mr. Paxson left behind a wife and two young ...

• Tesla Door Handle Lawsuit Advances in Court Other than one claim, the judge refused to dismiss claims which allege Model S door handles fail.

  

  Oct 29, 2023 — A Tesla door handle lawsuit will continue in court as the judge ruled against Tesla and its motion to dismiss. The plaintiff filed the Tesla class action lawsuit in December 2022 by contending Tesla’s 2014–2016 Model S cars were equipped with defective door handles that routinely fail within only a few years of normal use. On top of that, replacing the Model S door handles allegedly means nothing because the same faulty door handles are installed. The door ...

• Honda VTC Actuator Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Honda Accord, Honda CR-V and Honda Crosstour engines rattle.

  

  Oct 25, 2023 — A Honda VTC actuator recall allegedly should have been ordered long ago, according to a class action lawsuit which alleges the engines rattle and make grinding noise when the vehicles are started. Without a variable timing control (VTC) actuator recall, owners of these Honda vehicles allegedly must pay more than $500 in repairs and more than $1,000 when other components are damaged. 2012 Honda Accord (L4 engine) 2012-2014 Honda CR-V (2.4-liter ...

• Honda Battery Drain Lawsuit to Proceed Once dismissed class action lawsuit alleges parasitic battery drain occurs with vehicles shut off.

  

  Oct 23, 2023 — Honda battery drain problems caused a lawsuit in July 2021 which was completely dismissed in September 2022. The Honda battery drain lawsuit alleges the batteries drain while the 2016-2019 Honda Accords and 2017-2019 Honda CR-Vs are shut off. Though the Honda class action lawsuit was dismissed in 2022 , the judge ruled the plaintiffs could change and refile their lawsuit. This time the judge has allowed certain claims to move forward in court. Known as ...

• Honda VTC Actuator Lawsuit Trial Over Jury finds certain Illinois owners may be able to receive $544 each.

  

  Oct 23, 2023 — A Honda VTC actuator lawsuit that began as a nationwide class action was whittled down to two states, then a jury verdict said only certain vehicle owners in Illinois were affected by the alleged defects. Apparently only certain Honda owners in Illinois are affected by defective VTC actuators, but the same models in the remaining U.S. states don't have the problems. Honda variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator 14310-R44-A01 allegedly causes engines to ...

• Subaru Starlink Lawsuit: Half the Plaintiffs Are Out Subaru argues Denso infotainment head units just as defective as previous Harmon devices.

  

  Oct 23, 2023 — A Subaru Starlink lawsuit is moving through the legal system as eight of the 16 named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims when Subaru filed a motion to compel arbitration. The plaintiffs contend the only way to repair the Starlink systems is to replace the display screens in these vehicles. 2019-2023 Subaru Outback 2019-2023 Subaru Legacy 2019-2023 Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Subaru WRX However, the Starlink lawsuit says replacing ...

• Chrysler Destination Charge Lawsuit Dismissed Vehicle owners say they didn't know FCA made a profit from the destination charge.

  

  Oct 21, 2023 —  A Chrysler destination charge lawsuit alleges FCA makes a profit from the destination fees charged to customers who purchase new vehicles from dealerships. The class action lawsuit alleges it is deceptive, unfair or fraudulent for the automaker to list a destination charge that is more than the cost of delivering the vehicle to the dealership. The plaintiffs also assert Chrysler violates state laws because it fails to explain to each customer how the ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recall Should End Lawsuit: FCA Motion to dismiss class action lawsuit says none of the plaintiffs had problems with the minivans.

  

  Oct 10, 2023 — A Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recall led to a class action lawsuit that Fiat Chrysler (FCA) argues should be dismissed. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recall was announced in January 2023 when FCA told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a defect that could shut down the hybrid systems. The 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) recall was issued because the “internal transmission wiring connector” could ...

• Honda 9-Speed Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmissions are defective.

  

  Oct 8, 2023 — Honda 9-speed transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit for all current and former owners or lessees who purchased or leased any Honda vehicle equipped with a ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission. According to the Honda class action, the following vehicles allegedly suffer from "rough and delayed shifting, loud noises during shifting, harsh engagement of gears, sudden, harsh accelerations and decelerations, and sudden loss of ...

• Tesla FSD Lawsuit Dismissed New York Tesla Full Self-Driving class action lawsuit was filed too late.

  

  Oct 8, 2023 — A Tesla FSD (Full Self-Driving) class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a Tesla owner complained Tesla made deceptive and misleading statements about automated driving capabilities to New York customers. The lawsuit alleges it was in October 2016 when Tesla announced “Full Self Driving Capability” was available for customers. In December 2016, plaintiff Michael Nachman visited a Tesla dealership and met with a sales representative who helped him ...

• Tesla ADAS Lawsuit: Plaintiffs Agreed to Arbitrate Claims Tesla advanced driver assistance system class action lawsuit is over, for now.

  

  Oct 8, 2023 — A Tesla ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) class action lawsuit is over for now after the judge ruled the plaintiffs agreed to arbitrate their claims when they purchased their vehicles. One plaintiff did opt out of the arbitration agreement, but his claims against Tesla were also dismissed. The Tesla self-driving class action lawsuit alleges Tesla lied about the capabilities of ADAS which includes Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving ...

• Ram 1500 Leaking Back Window Lawsuit Dismissed Ram 1500 owners claim the back windows leak and water damages multiple components.

  

  Oct 6, 2023 — Ram 1500 leaking back windows caused a class action lawsuit alleging water leaks through the back windows of 2016-2022 Ram 1500 trucks. The Ram 1500 lawsuit was filed by four named plaintiffs who contend leaking back windows can cause: Cosmetic damage Foul odors Mold and mildew Interference with electrical systems such as the locks, windows, headlights, tail lights, interior lights, windshield wipers, the push-to-start ignition system, the ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Settlement Granted Final Approval California Dodge Dart owner says clutch pedals fall to the floorboards.

  

  Oct 5, 2023 — A Dodge Dart clutch settlement has been granted final approval for California customers. The Dodge Dart class action lawsuit was originally filed in 2016 alleging 2013-2015 Dodge Darts can't be shifted because the clutch pedals fall to the floorboards and remain there. The Dodge Dart lawsuit began as a nationwide class action but multiple legal actions over the years left these California customers. "All persons who, prior to the Preliminary Approval ...

• Jaguar Land Rover Outlet Pipe Lawsuit Alleges Engines Fail Land Rover owner claims metal outlet pipes were replaced with plastic pipes.

  

  Oct 4, 2023 — A Jaguar Land Rover class action lawsuit alleges engines are damaged because the automaker switched from metal to plastic outlet pipes that leak. According to the lawsuit, 2013-2017 vehicles equipped with plastic outlet pipes are at risk of engine damage and failures. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner who filed the lawsuit contends owners may see low coolant and engine warning lights when the plastic outlet pipes leak coolant. In the case of the ...

• Ford 360-Degree Camera Class Action Lawsuit Follows Recalls Ford has issued multiple rearview 360 camera recalls, but a lawsuit alleges those recalls failed.

  

  Oct 2, 2023 — A Ford class action lawsuit alleges 360-degree camera recalls have done nothing to prevent the rearview cameras from failing. The backup camera display screens may be black or blue, or the 360-degree cameras may suffer other glitches. The Ford 360 camera class action lawsuit was filed by four owners who contend these vehicles are defective if they are equipped with 360-degree camera systems. 2020-2023 Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Lincoln ...

• Toyota Airbag Control Unit Settlement Reached Huge class action lawsuit titled, In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation.

  

  Oct 1, 2023 — A Toyota airbag control unit settlement has been reached between the automaker and 11 vehicle owners who allege their airbag control units are defective. None of the plaintiffs claim their control units, seat belts or airbags failed. The Toyota airbag control unit settlement arises from a huge consolidated class action which includes Kia, Hyundai, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi. Toyota decided to settle the lawsuit to put the matter behind it ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Over Oil Consumption Class action alleges 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines are defective due to piston rings.

  

  Sep 30, 2023 — A General Motors oil consumption class action lawsuit has been dismissed because the two vehicle owners who sued waited too long to file their class action. According to the lawsuit, these vehicles suck down oil at incredible amounts due to defective 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. 2011–2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011–2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011–2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011–2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011–2014 GMC Sierra 2011–2014 GMC ...

• Lawsuit Blames Hyundai After Elantra Owner Shot in Chest Missouri resident Gabrielle Lawton says she was shot by criminals trying to steal her Hyundai.

  

  Sep 26, 2023 — Missouri Hyundai Elantra owner Gabrielle Lawton alleges she was shot in the chest because her Hyundai wasn't equipped with an engine immobilizer. According to the lawsuit, an engine immobilizer protects against vehicle theft because the engine won't start unless it detects a key fob in the car. "The immobilizer has the correct encryption key to unlock your key fob. And once it unencrypts the data, the immobilizer looks and sees if there’s a match.  If ...

• Ford Shifter Bushing Recall Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules in favor of Ford based on shifter cable bushing recalls.

  

  Sep 24, 2023 — A Ford shifter bushing recall convinced a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges Ford shifter cable bushings wear out and detach. New York plaintiff Sergio Diaz and Illinois plaintiff Retha Connors filed the lawsuit for more than $5 million, yet neither Ford owner alleges their vehicle had any problems with the shifter bushings. In addition, the plaintiffs do not claim they took their vehicles to Ford dealers for inspections. Plaintiff ...

• Tesla Lawsuit Says Jyung Hahn Died in Defective Model 3 Wrongful death lawsuit says Hahn was killed in massive fire after the Tesla Model 3 malfunctioned.

  

  Sep 15, 2023 — A Tesla Model 3 wrongful death lawsuit alleges the driver, Jyung Hahn, was killed in a crash caused by defects in the vehicle. "This action arises out of the unimaginable suffering and ultimate death caused to Jyung Hoo Hahn when his defective and unreasonably dangerous 2020 Tesla Model 3...crashed and exploded, causing an inferno that led to his demise." — Tesla Model 3 lawsuit At the time of his death, Mr. Hahn was a New Jersey resident. The Tesla ...

• Honda Infotainment Class Action Continues in Court Six Honda Accord and Civic owners argue the infotainment systems are defective.

  

  Sep 13, 2023 — A Honda infotainment system class action lawsuit will continue in court even though several claims were dismissed. The original class action involved Honda Civics only, but the current version of the lawsuit includes 2016-2020 Honda Civics, 2016-2020 Accords and 2016-2020 Honda CR-Vs. According to the Honda infotainment class action , the systems freeze, crash and cause failures of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, radios, display screens, ...

• Toyota Tundra Fuel Line Recall Leads to Lawsuit Toyota Tundras were recalled for fuel line leaks, but a class action lawsuit says the recall fails.

  

  Sep 12, 2023 — A Toyota Tundra fuel line recall has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2022-2023 Tundra trucks are at a risk of fires and the Tundra recall is nothing more than a waste of time. According to the Toyota Tundra fuel line recall, the truck is equipped with a plastic fuel tube that is held in place by a clamp and routed near metallic brake lines at the top of the fuel tank. The clamp can allow the fuel tube to contact the brake line under certain driving ...

• Lawsuit Says 2020 Chevy Traverse AWD is Really FWD Class action says 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUVs have all-wheel-drive emblems, but are not AWD.

  

  Sep 11, 2023 — A Chevrolet Traverse class action lawsuit alleges General Motors sold model year 2020 Traverse AWD (all-wheel-drive) SUVs that were really FWD (front-wheel-drive). According to the two plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit, the 2020 Chevy Traverse vehicles have emblems that clearly say they are AWD, something that can make a difference in snow compared to FWD vehicles. GM says all-wheel-drive "enhances traction and control on slippery or snow-covered roads." The ...

• Hyundai Oil Pump Recall Causes Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai owner claims recall repairs won't fix the oil pump problems.

  

  Sep 9, 2023 — A Hyundai oil pump recall caused a vehicle owner to file a class action lawsuit which alleges the oil pump recall won't fix the vehicles. In August 2023, Hyundai announced a recall of 52,000 of these vehicles in the U.S. 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade 2023 Hyundai Tucson 2023 Hyundai Sonata 2023 Hyundai Elantra 2023 Hyundai Kona Hyundai says 1% or less of the vehicles may be affected by faulty oil pumps. In addition, out of 52,000 vehicles, ...

• BMW i3 Driving Range Lawsuit Dismissed BMW i3 REx owner claims advertised range can't be reached in cold weather.

  

  Sep 7, 2023 — A BMW i3 range lawsuit has been dismissed, but the judge ruled the plaintiff could change and refile the class action. The lawsuit includes 2015-2018 BMW i3, i3s and i3 REx vehicles that allegedly fail to achieve the advertised driving ranges in cold weather. BMW i3 vehicles are powered only by a battery, but the i3 REx also has a small gasoline engine to extend the driving range. The range extender allegedly adds $3850 to the cost of the vehicle compared to ...

• Ford Truck Fuel Pump Problems Lead to Class Action Lawsuit Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine lawsuit says CP4 fuel pumps are defective.

  

  Sep 5, 2023 — Ford truck fuel pump problems sent a truck owner to court where a class action lawsuit was filed to include 2011-present Ford diesel trucks equipped with 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engines. Those trucks are equipped with high-pressure Bosch CP4 fuel pumps that are allegedly defective and dangerous. According to the Ford class action lawsuit, the CP4 fuel pump contains metal parts that rub against each other. This allegedly begins the first time the truck is ...

• Acura RDX Shattering Back Windows Cause Lawsuit Acura RDX owners file class action alleging the back window defrosters cause the glass to break.

  

  Sep 4, 2023 — Acura RDX shattering back windows have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges the rear windshield glass shatters due to problems with the electrical defrosters. The lawsuit includes 2019-2023 Acura RDX SUVs equipped with rear windows that allegedly break and shatter while driving or while the vehicles are parked. And the class action also alleges the back glass can shatter without any external impact. Acura certainly knows the rear windows can shatter ...

• Ford Explorer Subframe Lawsuit Says 2 Bolts Necessary Class action lawsuit alleges Explorers have only one rear axle mounting bolt, not two.

  

  Sep 4, 2023 — A Ford Explorer subframe class action lawsuit includes 2020-present Ford Explorers equipped with rear subframe assemblies attached to the vehicles by only one rear axle horizontal mounting bolt. The lawsuit alleges Ford had used two bolts on certain Explorers and should have used two bolts on all the Explorers. The Explorer subframe lawsuit alleges using only one rear axle horizontal mounting bolt can cause the bolt to fail. This allegedly wouldn't take much ...

• Volkswagen Turbocharger Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss Dismissed once before, judge allows turbocharger lawsuit to continue based on one claim.

  

  Sep 4, 2023 — A Volkswagen turbo lawsuit has survived a dismissal bid but not by much. The plaintiff who filed the turbocharger lawsuit says she leased a 2010 Audi A4 and purchased the vehicle in December 2012. In 2019 and with more than 63,000 miles on the odometer, her vehicle allegedly had turbocharger problems. The class action alleges the defect is, “exhaust gas pulsations and vibrations within the turbocharger housing, wastegate linkage geometry and absence of ...

• Tesla Free Supercharging Lawsuit Says Nothing is Free Model S and Model X customers in California were allegedly offered 3 years of free supercharging.

  

  Aug 28, 2023 — A Tesla free supercharging class action lawsuit alleges customers in California do not receive any supercharging for free. "The proposed class consists of all consumers who purchased units of the Products in California for personal use and not for resale during the time period May 17, 2019, through the present." Tesla allegedly uses unlawful and false advertising regarding "3 Years Free Supercharging" for certain customers of Tesla Model S and Model X ...

• FCA Destination Charge Class Action Dismissed Judge finds Chrysler never promised not to make a profit from new car delivery fees.

  

  Aug 27, 2023 — A Chrysler destination and delivery fee class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege Fiat Chrysler rips off consumers by making a profit from the destination charge. California plaintiffs James Gunn and Dustin Stafford filed the lawsuit by contending FCA artificially inflates the destination charges for transporting its new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Maserati brands to dealerships. The plaintiffs own Ram ...

• Tesla Driving Range Lawsuit Says Advertising Is False Class action lawsuit alleges Tesla driving range is fraudulent.

  

  Aug 21, 2023 — A Tesla driving range lawsuit alleges Tesla's advertised driving ranges are fraudulent lies. The class action lawsuit includes, "all persons who purchased or leased a Tesla vehicle within the applicable statute of limitations preceding the filing of this action to the present." The driving range lawsuit was filed by California plaintiffs Samuel Van Diest and Sergey Khalikulov who each own a Tesla Model 3. The plaintiffs contend the only way Tesla's vehicles ...

• Honda Infotainment System Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Honda vehicles have problems with infotainment and braking systems.

  

  Aug 18, 2023 — Honda infotainment system problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the infotainment issues cause sound problems. In addition, the same lawsuit alleges the same Honda vehicles also suffer from braking problems, specifically "phantom braking" which involves a vehicle suddenly stopping while driving. The Honda class action lawsuit includes these models: 2020-2022 Honda Pilot 2020-2022 Honda Passport 2020-2022 Honda ...

• Ford Mustang Mach-E Lawsuit Hangs On, Barely Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit alleges a 2022 recall fails to prevent the SUVs from shutting down.

  

  Aug 17, 2023 — A Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is hanging on in court, but not by much after the judge dismissed all the claims except three state law claims. The Ford Mustang Mach-E class action lawsuit was filed shortly after Ford recalled about 49,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs. The June 2022 recall involved 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs. Nine plaintiffs from seven states claim the recall failed, and the Ford vehicles allegedly create an “unreasonable risk of accident, ...

• Ford Hybrid Engine Recall Leads to Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit names Ford Escape, Ford Maverick and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with 2.5-liter hybrid engines.

  

  Aug 15, 2023 — A Ford hybrid engine recall has caused a class action lawsuit after the original lawsuit was dismissed based on a previous hybrid engine recall. It may sound confusing but that's what happened. The current Ford hybrid class action lawsuit includes these vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engines. 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2022-2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid 2021-2023 ...

• Porsche Taycan Class Action Lawsuit Includes California Customers Porsche Taycan customer asserts several features continuously fail, even following recalls.

  

  Aug 14, 2023 — A Porsche Taycan class action lawsuit alleges customers in California have not received what they paid for regarding 2020-2021 Porsche Taycans, including base, 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S models. The class action alleges Porsche advertised the 2020-2021 Taycans as equipped with several functions that are allegedly defective. State-of-the-art cockpit display Integrated Apple CarPlay and an infotainment system with Apple Music built in Air conditioning ...

• BMW Coolant Hose Leak Lawsuit Filed in California California class action lawsuit alleges BMW vehicles suffer engine failures from a lack of coolant.

  

  Aug 14, 2023 — A BMW coolant hose leak class action lawsuit alleges engines can fail when the hoses wear out, crack and leak coolant. A vehicle can stall when the engine overheats once too much coolant leaks from the hose. According to the BMW lawsuit, these vehicles are equipped with defective coolant hoses. 2017-2021 BMW 230i 2017-2021 BMW 320i 2017-2021 BMW 330i 2017-2021 BMW 430i 2017-2021 BMW 530i 2017-2021 BMW 540i The California BMW ...

• Jaguar I-PACE Battery Fires Cause Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Jaguar I-PACE battery fire recall did nothing to fix the vehicles.

  

  Aug 13, 2023 — Jaguar I-PACE battery fires have caused a class action lawsuit which includes all 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in California. The Jaguar I-PACE battery fire lawsuit was filed by California plaintiff Sharon Joyce who purchased a new 2020 Jaguar I-PACE in July 2019. In September 2019, she took the vehicle to a Jaguar dealer for "various defects" and the repair order allegedly said, "during the pre-delivery inspection, Plaintiff’s Vehicle displayed reduced ...

• Land Rover Turbo Failure Lawsuit Continues in Court The class action lawsuit had been dismissed, but the judge continues to allow amended lawsuits.

  

  Aug 11, 2023 — A Land Rover turbo failure lawsuit will continue as a federal judge ruled certain claims can move forward in court. The class action lawsuit alleges Jaguar Land Rover knew the turbochargers would fail but failed to warn consumers. The class action was filed to cover these Land Rover SUVs equipped with 2-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines. 2012-2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2015-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2013-2015 Land Rover LR2 The ...

• Mercedes-Benz Beats Florida Emissions Lawsuit Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Florida appealed, but lost.

  

  Aug 10, 2023 — A Mercedes-Benz emissions lawsuit is over after an appeals court affirmed a dismissal granted by a lower district court. The emissions violations lawsuit was filed in 2020 by the Florida Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. The agency first alleged Mercedes installed "defeat device" software in vehicles from 2007-2016. The lawsuit also alleged it was a violation to update emissions software after the vehicles were sold. The alleged ...

• Febreze Car Air Freshener Leaking? Class Action Lawsuit Filed Class action lawsuit alleges Febreze CAR Vent Clips leak liquid which damages vehicle interiors.

  

  Aug 8, 2023 — Febreze car air fresheners are allegedly leaking and causing damage to vehicle interiors, or so says a nationwide class action lawsuit. The Febreze air fresheners, known as Febreze CAR Vent Clips, attach onto an air vent to release the fragrance into the vehicle. The air freshener contains the oil or scented liquid which allegedly leaks and damages surfaces. The car air fresheners, manufactured by Proctor & Gamble, have allegedly caused numerous customer ...

• Ford Automatic Transmission Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Automatic transmissions are allegedly defective in Ford Expeditions, Mustangs, Rangers, F-150s.

  

  Aug 6, 2023 — Ford automatic transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions cause the vehicles to lunge, jerk, clunk and hesitate between gears. According to the lawsuit, the Ford vehicles are "not fit for their intended purpose of providing consumers with safe and reliable transportation." The Ford class action lawsuit includes the following models equipped with 10R80 automatic transmissions. 2017 to ...

• Tesla Range Lawsuit Alleges Advertised Range is False Class action lawsuit in California alleges owners are told not to fully charge the batteries.

  

  Aug 3, 2023 — A Tesla range lawsuit alleges Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model Y and Model X vehicles are advertised and sold with "grossly overvalued" driving ranges on single battery charges. The California class action lawsuit accuses Tesla of false advertising of its electric vehicles and how many miles a vehicle can travel before a driver must recharge the battery. The Tesla range lawsuit was filed by three vehicle owners who contend the vehicles are sometimes advertised ...

• GM E85 Fuel Class Action Lawsuit Survives Illinois flex fuel lawsuit alleges General Motors left important information out of the manuals.

  

  Jul 31, 2023 — A General Motors E85 fuel class action lawsuit is moving forward after the original version of the lawsuit was dismissed. A judge had dismissed the lawsuit but allowed the plaintiff to change and refile the E85 flex fuel class action on behalf of Illinois owners of GM flex fuel vehicles. The plaintiff argues his Impala cannot run on E85 (85% ethanol) only, something General Motors allegedly didn't tell customers. The plaintiff contends he purchased a flex ...

• Hyundai Level 2 Charger Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges 240-volt level 2 chargers overheat at 48 amps.

  

  Jul 26, 2023 — Hyundai level 2 charger problems have caused a class action lawsuit which includes the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. The three owners who filed the lawsuit allege they had problems with the level 2 chargers. The lawsuit alleges the vehicles are advertised as offering certain charging times at home by using a level 2 charger. But defects allegedly cause the level 2 chargers to overheat before the vehicles are charged. The ...

• MINI Cooper Timing Chain Problems Lead to Lawsuit MINI Cooper vehicles equipped with N16 and N18 engines allegedly have defective timing chains.

  

  Jul 24, 2023 — A MINI Cooper timing chain class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2015 MINI Cooper vehicles are equipped with defective N16 or N18 engines. The MINI lawsuit alleges the engines are prone to premature timing chain failures. The owner who filed the class action alleges the timing chain problems cause a sudden loss of engine power and a loss of power-assisted steering. The lawsuit also alleges the MINI vehicles suffer from acceleration and speed problems as well as ...

• Ford Maverick Airbag Recall 'Moots' Class Action Lawsuit Owner of 2022 Ford Maverick filed suit after the trucks were recalled for side airbag issues.

  

  Jul 24, 2023 — A Ford Maverick airbag recall has shut down a class action lawsuit that was filed after Ford announced an airbag recall of about 65,000 model year 2022 Maverick trucks. The Ford Maverick airbag lawsuit was filed by New York plaintiff John Solak who owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. Even though the plaintiff filed the class action lawsuit for more than $5 million, he doesn't claim his Maverick side curtain airbag failed in any way. The class action alleges 2022 ...

• Porsche PCM Settlement is Final Porsche class action lawsuit alleges update caused infotainment systems to constantly reboot.

  

  Jul 23, 2023 — A Porsche Communication Management (PCM) settlement is final for owners of vehicles equipped with PCM 3.1 (infotainment) systems and XM radio antennas. The Porsche class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles received an update in May 2020 which caused the PCM 3.1 systems to continuously turn on and off. The PCM settlement includes "all entities and individuals in the United States who, as of May 20, 2020, owned or leased" any of these vehicles. 2010-2016 ...

• Chevrolet Cruze Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Chevy Cruze cars allegedly emit illegal levels of nitrogen oxides, or so says class action.

  

  Jul 22, 2023 — A Chevy Cruze class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the judge could find no evidence of cheating on emissions tests, and an appeals court ruled federal regulators call the shots over emissions regulations. The judge notes the plaintiffs, General Motors and the Robert Bosch company have spent years in court regarding allegedly illegal diesel emissions involving 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze cars. The entire ordeal began with Volkswagen's use of emissions ...

• Mercedes Navigation System Problems Cause Lawsuit Mercedes-Benz navigation system problems allegedly take drivers to the wrong destinations.

  

  Jul 22, 2023 — Mercedes navigation system problems have caused a class action lawsuit which alleges the automaker refuses to honor its warranty obligations regarding the navigation systems. The Mercedes-Benz navigation lawsuit was filed by Florida plaintiff Robert Capazzi who owns a 2021 Mercedes S 560 Coupe. The plaintiff says his vehicle is equipped with the: "New generation of COMAND navigation system with dual 12.3-inch high-resolution displays merged under a ...

• CarMax Settles With Maryland Over Unrepaired Recalls Maryland attorney general alleges 125+ point inspection didn't include repairs related to recalls.

  

  Jul 20, 2023 — CarMax advertises its “CarMax Quality Certified” used vehicles that have undergone a 125+ point inspection and a detailed reconditioning process. As a seller of used vehicles, CarMax is not required to fix vehicles with "open recalls," meaning vehicles that have been recalled but remain unrepaired. Federal laws do not require sellers of used vehicles to have those repairs performed before selling the cars. But considering CarMax advertises its used vehicles ...

• Ford 10-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Alleges 10R80 Is Defective Ford 10-speed transmission class action lawsuit says vehicles lurch, jerk, lunge and shift harshly.

  

  Jul 20, 2023 — A Ford 10-speed transmission class action lawsuit alleges defects in the transmissions cause vehicles to lunge, jerk, clunk, hesitate, and slip between gears. The lawsuit alleges the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions may also cause Ford and Lincoln vehicles to shift harshly and erratically. Some owners have also reported their vehicles suddenly lost power while driving. The Ford 10-speed transmission lawsuit involves these vehicles equipped with 10R80 ...

• Kia Cleared in Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit Wrongful death lawsuit claims defects in a Kia Optima caused the crash that killed 3.

  

  Jul 11, 2023 — A Kia unintended acceleration lawsuit has been dismissed for a second time after the first dismissal was appealed. According to the Kia unintended lawsuit, the December 31, 2015, crash killed three vehicle occupants, including Kia Optima driver Mary Jean Parks, 83. Parks was driving her 2008 Kia Optima in Winchester, Tennessee with her 75-year-old sister. The lawsuit says she was known to be a careful and cautious driver, and the day of the crash the weather ...

• Dodge Ram 1500 Passenger Killed by Takata Airbag The owner of a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 was killed by an airbag that was recalled in 2015

  

  Jul 11, 2023 — A 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 owner who was riding in the front passenger seat was killed when the Takata airbag inflator exploded in a crash that occurred May 13, 2023. Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has issued a " DO NOT DRIVE " warning for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks that have not had their Takata airbags replaced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the fatality was caused by a ruptured passenger-side Takata airbag inflator, and it involved one of ...

• Ford Truck Roof Collapse Lawsuit Filed After Death of Couple Herman and Debra Mills died in the rollover crash of a 2015 Ford F-250.

  

  Jul 10, 2023 — A Ford truck roof collapse lawsuit alleges the roof of a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck collapsed and killed a Georgia couple in an August 2022 rollover crash. Local authorities said the Ford F-250 truck left the roadway, hit a culvert, overturned and came to rest on the shoulder. The crash collapsed the roof, as can be seen in the photo on the right. Herman Mills, 74, and his wife Debra, 64, died in the Decatur County Georgia crash. Ford has allegedly ...

• General Motors Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Airbag class action dismissed again, but judge says the plaintiffs can file another one.

  

  Jul 9, 2023 — A GM airbag class action lawsuit has been dismissed again, but the judge once again ruled the plaintiffs could amend and refile their lawsuit. On August 17, 2021, 72 named plaintiffs, three from California and 69 from other states, filed the General Motors airbag class action lawsuit asserting millions of vehicles are equipped with airbags that don't deploy properly. In October 2021, the plaintiffs filed their first amended class action that was dismissed by ...

• Mercedes Subframe Extended Warranty Information Mercedes-Benz subframe corrosion warranty extended to 20 years and unlimited miles.

  

  Jul 4, 2023 — A Mercedes-Benz subframe extended warranty will cover replacement of the rear Mercedes subframe if it suffers from "corrosion with perforation (holes)." The subframe extended warranty will increase the original new vehicle limited warranty from 4 years / 50,000 miles, to 20 years / unlimited miles. The Mercedes warranty extension applies to the vehicle regardless of ownership. The Mercedes-Benz rear subframe corrosion extended warranty applies to these ...

• Mercedes Subframe Class Action Allegedly a 'Shotgun Pleading' Mercedes-Benz argues subframe corrosion class action should be dismissed due to extended warranty.

  

  Jul 3, 2023 — A Mercedes subframe class action lawsuit alleges rust forces owners to pay huge sums of money due to corrosion that begins inside and travels outside, making it difficult for Mercedes dealers to diagnose the rust in a timely fashion. The 550-page subframe lawsuit was filed by owners who assert it can cost up to $7,000 to replace a corroded Mercedes-Benz subframe. According to the class action, these vehicles are prone to failures of the subframes due to ...

• Ford EcoBoost Class Action Lawsuit Says Oil Pumps Fail Owners contend oil pumps cause complete failures of Ford 1-liter EcoBoost engines.

  

  Jul 1, 2023 — A Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit alleges 1-liter EcoBoost engines suffer from oil pump failures that destroy the engines in these Ford vehicles. 2016-2017 Ford Fiesta 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport 2016-2018 Ford Focus The Ford 1-liter EcoBoost is a 3-cylinder engine installed in popular subcompact, compact and economy vehicles. But the class action lawsuit alleges the EcoBoost engine is prone to failure, especially shortly after the 60,000-mile ...

• Ford Explorer Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Subframes Ford Explorer class action lawsuit alleges it was a mistake to use one axle bolt instead of two.

  

  Jun 28, 2023 — A Ford Explorer class action lawsuit alleges 2020-present Ford Explorer 2.3L and Explorer 3.0L ST SUVs have rear subframe problems because only one rear axle horizontal mounting bolt was installed to connect the components. According to the class action lawsuit, by using only one mounting bolt, the rear driveshaft can detach while driving and allegedly cause the Explorer to completely lose steering, braking and speed control. The Ford Explorer class action ...

• Ford Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Transferred Ford water pump class action lawsuit moved from New York to a Michigan courtroom.

  

  Jun 28, 2023 — A Ford water pump class action lawsuit has been transferred from New York to a Michigan courtroom after Ford argued the case belongs in the Eastern District of Michigan, something the plaintiff opposed. The original Ford water pump lawsuit was filed on behalf of New York Ford and Lincoln customers with the following vehicles equipped with internal water pumps that allegedly fail prematurely. 2007-present Ford Edge 2007-present Ford ...

• Toyota Sienna Hybrid Cable Corrosion Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action alleges Sienna hybrid AWD cables and connectors are defective and corrode and fail.

  

  Jun 22, 2023 — Toyota Sienna hybrid cable corrosion problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges 2021-2023 Sienna hybrid minivans have defective cables that run from the front of the vehicles to the rear motor generators. According to the class action lawsuit, all the Siennas have hybrid powertrains and all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability. The class action includes 2021-2023 Toyota Sienna LE, XLE, Limited, XSE and Platinum minivans. The Toyota Sienna hybrid system power cable ...

• Hyundai Palisade Tow Hitch Recall Failed, Lawsuit Alleges Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges Palisade tow hitch wire harness can melt or catch fire.

  

  Jun 21, 2023 — A Hyundai Palisade tow hitch recall allegedly did nothing to repair the Palisades equipped with tow hitch wiring harness modules at risk of catching fire. According to a class action lawsuit, a Hyundai Palisade tow hitch recall announced in 2022 did nothing to help with an alleged loss of vehicle values. Filed by three Palisade owners, the lawsuit alleges Hyundai failed to repair the vehicles in a reasonable amount of time, leaving owners without the ability ...

• Nissan CVT Extended Warranty Announced Nissan CVT warranty extension applies to Altima, Sentra, Versa and Versa Note vehicles.

  

  Jun 12, 2023 — A Nissan continuously variable transmission (CVT) extended warranty has been announced following the settlement of a class action lawsuit titled, Minerva Martinez, v. Nissan North America, Inc . Nissan denied all the allegations in the CVT class action, but the automaker said it wanted to settle to end the expensive and "burdensome" litigation. The Nissan transmission lawsuit alleged the vehicles had acceleration problems, made loud clunking noise and would ...

• Land Rover LR2 Battery Drain Class Action Lawsuit is Over Lawsuit alleges Land Rover LR2 infotainment system problems cause drained batteries.

  

  Jun 12, 2023 — A Land Rover LR2 battery drain class action lawsuit may finally be over as an appeals court determined a lower court decision to dismiss the lawsuit was proper. The Land Rover LR2 lawsuit alleges the vehicles have defects that cause the batteries to drain, something owners allegedly began complaining about in 2009. Land Rover issued a special service message to dealerships in January 2010 to let dealers know the battery drain issue was under ...

• Ford Explorer Rear Axle Bolt Fractures Cause Lawsuit Three Ford Explorer owners claim a rear subframe axle bolt recall won't fix the Explorers.

  

  Jun 11, 2023 — Ford Explorer rear axle bolt fractures have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges a Ford recall did nothing to repair 2020-present Ford Explorer 2.3L and 3.0L ST vehicles. The Explorers are allegedly equipped with rear subframes attached by only one rear axle horizontal mounting bolt. The Ford Explorers are allegedly equipped with defective rear subframes that cannot handle the higher horsepower and torque of the Explorers. The class action lawsuit ...

• Dodge Durango Racetrack Tail Lights Recall Needed, Says Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Dodge Durango racetrack tail lights fail due to water.

  

  May 29, 2023 — A class action lawsuit alleges a Dodge Durango racetrack tail lights recall should have been ordered long ago because water enters the LED tail light assemblies and leaks through the seals and gaskets of the Durangos. A recall should allegedly be issued for 2014-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs to repair the alleged rear racetrack tail lights to prevent water from damaging the vehicles. According to the lawsuit, owners are stuck paying up to $2,000 for repairs and ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Lawsuit Settlement Preliminarily Approved Dodge Dart owners claim the clutch pedals fall to the floors which makes it impossible to shift.

  

  May 25, 2023 — A Dodge Dart clutch replacement class action lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved, but only for certain California customers. The final version of the Dart clutch class action includes: "All persons who, prior to the Preliminary Approval Date, purchased or leased in California, from an authorized dealership, a new 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicle equipped with a Fiat C635 manual transmission built on or before November 12, 2014, primarily for ...

• Nissan Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Settled Owners claim their Nissan vehicles are equipped with defective CVTs that cause judders and shudders.

  

  May 24, 2023 — A Nissan transmission class action lawsuit settlement has received final approval from the judge regarding these models equipped with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). 2017-2018 Nissan Altima 2018-2019 Nissan Sentra 2018-2019 Nissan Versa 2018-2019 Nissan Versa Note The Nissan transmission class action lawsuit was filed over alleged defects in the CVTs. The seven owners who sued allege the transmissions cause the vehicles to have ...

• Judge Sends GM Transmission Lawsuit Claims to Arbitration GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions allegedly make driving dangerous.

  

  May 24, 2023 — A General Motors transmission lawsuit is on hold after the judge sent the allegations to arbitration. The GM Hydra-Matic 8L90 and Hydra-Matic 8L45 transmission class action lawsuit alleges GM transmissions slip, buck, kick, jerk, harshly engage, and suffer abnormal internal wear and acceleration problems. The class action lawsuit alleges the transmissions have downshifting problems and the defects cause complete transmission failures in these ...

• GMC Acadia 'Shift to Park' Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Tennessee class action alleges GMC Acadias cannot be shut off even when shifted into PARK.

  

  May 23, 2023 — A GMC Acadia "Shift to Park" lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers in Tennessee. The class action lawsuit alleges 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs have defects that cause Shift to Park messages to appear even though the vehicles are already shifted into PARK. The GMC Acadia allegedly won't stop running when the Shift to Park message displays. Tennessee plaintiff Rilla Jefferson purchased a new 2017 GMC Acadia that began having ...

• Jeep Windshield Lawsuit Alleges Glass Cracks and Breaks Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler windshields allegedly crack from small pebbles or temperature changes.

  

  May 23, 2023 — A Jeep windshield class action lawsuit alleges Wranglers and Gladiators are equipped with defective windshields that crack, chip and fracture. The lawsuit alleges the 2016-present Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler windshields create an "increased risk of accident, injury, or death." Cracked and fractured Jeep windshields allegedly cause drivers problems with visibility and decrease the structural integrity of the Jeeps. According to the windshield class ...

• Kia Telluride Windshield Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Tellurides are equipped with windshields that chip, crack and break.

  

  May 22, 2023 — A Kia Telluride windshield class action lawsuit has been consolidated from two separate lawsuits that allege 2020-2023 Tellurides are equipped with defective windshields. However, the windshield class action lawsuit includes customers only in these states: "California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia." According to the Kia Telluride class action lawsuit, the windshields are ...

• Tesla Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit Filed by Revel Driver New York ridesharing driver claims the Tesla was 'negligently and dangerously designed.'

  

  May 22, 2023 — A Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit alleges a New York ridesharing driver for Revel Transit , "suffered serious and permanent injuries" when the Tesla allegedly suddenly accelerated and crashed. The Tesla crash occurred on January 29, 2023, but the lawsuit doesn't say what model of Tesla was involved. According to the Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit, the driver reported to Revel's dispatch garage and was assigned the Tesla for the day. The plaintiff ...

• Hyundai Kia Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Thefts Hyundai and Kia decide to settle massive class action lawsuit due to criminals stealing vehicles.

  

  May 18, 2023 — A Hyundai and Kia lawsuit settlement has been reached regarding about 9 million vehicles after teenage criminals began breaking into, damaging and stealing the vehicles that were not equipped with anti-theft engine immobilizers. Engine immobilizers are not required in the U.S., and the Hyundai and Kia vehicles weren't targets of thieves until teens began posting videos online which showed how to break into and steal the vehicles. By breaking into a vehicle ...

• Tesla BMS Error Codes Cause Class Action Lawsuit Tesla Model S and Model X batteries allegedly are affected when BMS_u029 error codes appear.

  

  May 17, 2023 — A Tesla Model S and Model X lawsuit alleges software updates drain the batteries and cause BMS error codes, specifically “BMS_u029” which the class action alleges indicates the battery is depleted or inoperable. According to the class action lawsuit, Tesla Model S and Model X owners are forced to pay third-party shops anywhere from $500 to $750 to reverse the software updates so owners can drive their vehicles. The owners who sued assert the software updates ...

• GM PCV Lawsuit Sees Several Claims Dismissed Buick, Chevy and GMC vehicles allegedly suffer from PCV system problems in cold weather.

  

  May 10, 2023 — A GM 2.4L PCV lawsuit alleges the positive crankcase ventilation systems are defective and cause vehicles to lose oil and power. The General Motors lawsuit says the PCV system contains an orifice that gets blocked with snow and ice in cold weather. In addition, sludge and water plugs the PCV system and causes the rear main engine seal to rupture as pressure grows in the crankcase. The plaintiffs also claim the PCV system problems in cold weather can cause ...

• GM CP4 Fuel Pump Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks allegedly equipped with faulty Bosch CP4 fuel pumps.

  

  May 9, 2023 — A GM CP4 fuel pump lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for customers in certain states. The General Motors class action lawsuit alleges 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011-2016 GMC Sierra diesel trucks are equipped with defective Bosch CP4 fuel pumps. The GM trucks are equipped with Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 LML engines. The class action alleges the 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel trucks contain CP4 fuel pumps that are ...

• FCA Side Curtain Airbag Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Side airbag inflatable curtains allegedly should deploy in all rollover crashes.

  

  May 8, 2023 — A Fiat Chrysler side curtain airbag class action lawsuit has been dismissed after four plaintiffs claimed Chrysler failed to properly program the side airbag inflatable curtains. The four owners who sued, David Johnson, Dennis Carnes, Ronald Humes, and Lori Owen, purchased their Chrysler vehicles between 2011 and 2017. The plaintiffs argue FCA failed to program the side curtain airbags to deploy in every type of rollover crash. But as with many class action ...

• General Motors Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Certified Class action alleges GM 8L45 and 8L90 8-speed transmissions jerk, shudder and slip.

  

  May 8, 2023 — A General Motors transmission class action lawsuit has been certified, but only for customers in 26 states. The GM transmission lawsuit alleges 8L45 and 8L90 8-speed transmissions have defects that cause all sorts of problems for drivers of 2015-2019 models. According to the class action lawsuit, the 8L45 and 8L90 GM transmissions slip, buck, kick, jerk, harshly engage and shudder in these vehicles. 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet ...

• Audi Electrical System Malfunction Warnings Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges multiple Audi models have electrical system problems.

  

  May 7, 2023 — Audi electrical system malfunction warnings have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges alternator and starter generator problems activate various warning messages to drivers of these Audi vehicles. 2018-2023 Audi A6 / A7 / A8 2018-2023 Audi Q7 2018 and 2020-2023 Audi S6 / S7 / S8 2018 and 2020-2023 Audi R8 2018 and 2021-2023 Audi RS 7 2019-2023 Audi Q8 2020-2023 Audi A6 allroad 2020-2023 Audi SQ7 / SQ8 2020-2023 Audi RS ...

• BMW Cup Holder Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges BMW cup holders leak fluid into the airbag control modules.

  

  May 2, 2023 — A BMW cup holder lawsuit settlement has been reached after the class action accused the automaker of selling cars with cup holders that leaked. According to the lawsuit, the BMW cup holders fail to prevent liquid from leaking into the airbag control modules located under the cup holders. And according to the BMW X7 owner who filed the class action lawsuit, BMW and other entities engaged in a nationwide cup holder conspiracy and coverup. Plaintiff Fang Lin ...

• VW Sunroof Leak Lawsuit Settlement Reached Audi and Volkswagen vehicles allegedly have sunroofs that leak water into the vehicles.

  

  Apr 30, 2023 — A VW sunroof leak lawsuit settlement has been reached for Audi and Volkswagen owners who claim the sunroofs are prone to leak due to problems with their drainage systems and seals. Six Volkswagen sunroof leak class action lawsuits were filed between December 2019 and May 2020 and consolidated into this lawsuit which includes these vehicles. 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf / Golf ...

• Toyota RAV4 Adaptive Headlights Lawsuit Dismissed Class action alleges RAV4 window stickers said adaptive headlights were included.

  

  Apr 30, 2023 — Toyota RAV4 adaptive headlights caused a lawsuit that has now been dismissed, but the federal judge ruled the plaintiffs can amend and refile their class action for at least some of the claims. The class action lawsuit alleges Toyota knowingly misrepresented 2022 RAV4 SUVs were equipped with adaptive headlights when they were not. The four plaintiffs claim they relied on the misrepresentations when they purchased the RAV4s. According to the class action ...

• Honda Civic Steering Wheel Sticking? Class Action Lawsuit Filed Lawsuit alleges electric power steering systems cause Civic steering wheels to feel stuck.

  

  Apr 28, 2023 — If your 2022-2023 Honda Civic steering wheel is sticking, a class action lawsuit alleges the electric power steering systems "have been plagued by problems from the outset." The sticking steering wheel can allegedly freak out a driver because it can feel like the steering wheel is stuck. The class action lawsuit alleges this forces a driver to use more effort to turn the sticking steering wheel which may cause the driver to overcorrect. Although the Civic ...

• Nissan Rogue Gas Smell Lawsuit Blames PCV Systems Owners claim gas smell can be overwhelming while driving and even outside parked Rogues.

  

  Apr 28, 2023 — Nissan Rogue gas smells are allegedly caused by defective direct injection gasoline engines that suffer from oil dilution and other problems. A class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues smell like gas in the cabins and outside the SUVs. And the lawsuit also alleges owners claim the gas smell can be strong and overbearing, even when the Rogues are parked. The lawsuit alleges Nissan knows about the gas smell problems but hasn't issued a recall to ...

• Ford 10R80 Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Class action includes Ford Expedition, Mustang, Ranger, F-150 and Lincoln Navigator.

  

  Apr 27, 2023 — A Ford 10R80 transmission class action lawsuit alleges at least five models are equipped with 10-speed transmissions that cause the vehicles to jerk, shift harshly, lunge, clunk and hesitate between gears. The lawsuit also alleges the 10R80 transmissions can cause a sudden loss of power in these models. 2017 to present Ford Expedition 2017 to present Ford Mustang 2017 to present Ford Ranger 2017 to present Ford F-150 2017 to present Lincoln ...

• Ford F-150 and Ranger Fuel Economy Lawsuit Ends Appeals court rules that lower court dismissal was correct. The EPA is the boss.

  

  Apr 24, 2023 — A $1.2 billion Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger fuel economy lawsuit that was dismissed will remain dismissed as an appeals court rejected arguments that also failed at a lower district court. In February 2019, Ford announced it had opened an internal investigation into fuel economy estimates regarding 2018-2020 Ford F-150 and 2019-2020 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford employees realized there may have been problems during gas mileage testing, and even though there was no ...

• Stolen Hyundai Crashes Into Toyota SUV, Killing Christian Romero, 23 Stolen Hyundai Santa Fe crashed in Florida, and in that Hyundai were 6 teens, ages 13 to 16.

  

  Apr 24, 2023 — A 23-year-old man is dead after a stolen 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 15-year-old ran a red light and crashed into a 2016 Toyota 4Runner driven by Christian Romero (pictured). The Orange County, Florida crash occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on April 23, 2023, as the stolen Hyundai Santa Fe was speeding and ran a red light at Dean Road and State Road 408. Christian Romero was driving the Toyota 4Runner on State Road 408 to exit onto Dean Road when the stolen ...

• Justine Hsu v. Tesla: Jury Finds Tesla Not to Blame For Crash After a 3-week trial, a jury ruled Tesla's Autopilot did not cause the crash of a Model S.

  

  Apr 23, 2023 — In a case titled Justine Hsu v. Tesla , the owner of a 2016 Tesla Model S claims Autopilot caused a crash, her injuries and three surgeries. California resident Justine Hsu says she leased the 2016 Tesla Model S in July 2016 because she believed Autopilot, "would eliminate the risk of harm or injury to the vehicle operator by operating only within marked travel lanes and avoiding other vehicles or obstacles while driving on the roadways." Hsu says she ...

• Nissan Titan XD Diesel Emissions Warranty Extended Nissan turbo actuator and turbocharger problems cause automaker to take action, but no recall.

  

  Apr 23, 2023 — Nissan is extending the 2016-2017 Titan XD diesel emissions warranty for the turbo actuator and high-pressure turbocharger to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Nissan says, "a solder crack may develop in the Turbo Actuator and/or carbon build-up is possible on the High-Pressure Turbocharger Compressor." According to Nissan, the turbo actuator and turbocharger problems don't affect the fuel economy or safety of the diesel trucks. However, the ...

• Kia Theft Lawsuit: Teens Killed in Stolen Kia, Parents Sue Kia Lawsuit blames Kia for deaths of two teens in Buffalo, New York Kia Sportage crash.

  

  Apr 21, 2023 — A New York Kia Sportage crash that killed four teens and injured two others was allegedly caused by Kia even though the 2021 Kia Sportage was stolen and traveling 100 mph when it crashed into a wall. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed by two mothers of two of the deceased teens who claim the crash would not have occurred if Kia would have installed engine immobilizers in the Sportage. According to the lawsuit: "An engine immobilizer is a critical piece ...

• Nissan Rogue Gas Smell Issues Cause Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Nissan Rogues have defective 1.5-liter KR15DDT VC-Turbo engines.

  

  Apr 20, 2023 — Nissan Rogue gas smell issues have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 1.5-liter KR15DDT 3-cylinder variable-compression turbocharged (VC-Turbo) engines have defective positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems. According to the Rogue gas smell lawsuit, 2022-2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs are equipped with PCV systems that allow fuel to seep through rubber components. Nissan Rogue owners claim the gas smells are so bad occupants get sick, causing safety ...

• Ram ABS Module Recall Needed, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Ram truck class action lawsuit alleges 2500 and 3500 trucks lose important features.

  

  Apr 16, 2023 — A Ram ABS module recall allegedly should have been issued by Fiat Chrysler because of problems in 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and 2017-2018 Ram 3500 trucks. According to a Ram class action lawsuit, a recall is needed because every truck is allegedly equipped with a defective and dangerous hydraulic control unit (HCU) module and anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. The lawsuit alleges the trucks lose anti-lock braking, cruise control and traction control. Those ...

• Subaru Infotainment System Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Subaru owners assert 2019-2023 models are equipped with defective Starlink systems.

  

  Apr 15, 2023 — Subaru infotainment system problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the Starlink head units fail and leave drivers without important features. According to the lawsuit, the infotainment system problems cause Starlink head units to freeze and become unresponsive in these Subaru vehicles. 2019-2023 Subaru Outback 2019-2023 Subaru Legacy 2019-2023 Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Subaru WRX The Starlink infotainment systems allegedly ...

• In re Ford Super Duty Roof-Crush Litigation Class action lawsuits consolidated based on claims Ford truck roofs collapse in rollover crashes.

  

  Apr 13, 2023 — Ford truck roof class action lawsuits are being consolidated in a Michigan federal court under the case name, In re Ford Super Duty Roof-Crush Litigation . Class action attorneys began filing Ford truck roof lawsuits following a $1.7 billion jury verdict against Ford in the wrongful deaths of Melvin Hill, 74, and his wife Voncile Hill, 62. The deaths occurred in a 2014 Georgia rollover crash of a 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. The crash was allegedly ...

• Toyota RAV4 Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Says Glass Shatters 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUVs allegedly have panoramic sunroofs that suddenly blow out.

  

  Apr 12, 2023 — Toyota RAV4 exploding sunroofs have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the problem affects 2021 RAV4 SUVs. The lawsuit was filed by three Toyota RAV owners, two who claim their sunroofs exploded without anything hitting the glass. In addition, the plaintiffs allege Toyota refused to pay for the replacement sunroofs which are allegedly just as defective as the original 2021 Toyota sunroofs. The Toyota RAV4 shattered sunroof lawsuit says a replacement ...

• Nissan Titan Diesel Class Action Lawsuit Fails, Says Nissan Nissan Titan diesel trucks with 5-liter Cummins engines allegedly have confusing filler caps.

  

  Apr 11, 2023 — A Nissan Titan diesel class action lawsuit is still making its way through the legal jungle as a motion to dismiss filed by Nissan asserts the plaintiffs failed in their claims. The Nissan Titan diesel truck lawsuit alleges 2016-2019 Nissan Titan diesel trucks are defective in two ways. The trucks, equipped with 5-litter Cummins engines, are allegedly defective due to the location of the diesel exhaust fluid filler tubes. The fuel systems are destroyed when ...

• Ford Hybrid Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Over Engines Judge rules Ford hybrid recall makes claims in class action lawsuit, "prudentially moot."

  

  Apr 9, 2023 — A Ford hybrid class action lawsuit has been dismissed because Ford had already recalled the hybrid vehicles before the lawsuit was filed, making the lawsuit moot. As in the case of multiple class action lawsuits, the plaintiffs didn't sue until after Ford announced a recall for the same engine problem. And in this case, out of the 14 Ford owners who sued, none of them allege their engines had any problems with leaks or fires. However, the Ford class action ...

• Lawsuit Filed Over Florida Tesla Crash That Killed 2 Karl and Mary Lou Seelandt were killed in a Tesla Model S crash in Alachua County, Florida.

  

  Apr 5, 2023 — A Florida Tesla crash that killed two people has landed in court as a plaintiff claims Karl and Mary Lou Seelandt were killed because of a defective 2015 Tesla Model S. The plaintiff asserts the "defective and unreasonably dangerous" Model S "malfunctioned" and caused the Seelandt family’s deaths. On July 6, 2022, Karl Seelandt, 67, and Mary Lou Seelandt, 66, were traveling on Interstate-75 in Alachua County, Florida. The wrongful death lawsuit contends the ...

• Ford Master Cylinder Lawsuit Alleges Braking is Lost Class action includes Ford F-150 trucks, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.

  

  Apr 4, 2023 — A Ford and Lincoln brake master cylinder class action lawsuit alleges 2019 Ford F-150s, 2015-2019 Ford Expeditions and 2015-2019 Lincoln Navigators contain defective Hitachi step-bore master cylinders. The Ford master cylinder lawsuit alleges the rear seal fails and causes brake fluid to leak into the brake booster. A middle seal can also fail and allow brake fluid to leak internally. Both conditions can cause a loss of hydraulic brake pressure, longer brake ...

• Porsche Mobile Charger Connect Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit filed over Porsche Mobile Charger Connect and Porsche Mobile Charger Plus.

  

  Apr 4, 2023 — A Porsche Mobile Charger Connect and Porsche Mobile Charger Plus class action lawsuit alleges Porsche electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles take twice as long to charge as advertised. A change of software is the alleged problem after Porsche owners said their chargers and outlets were overheating. The lawsuit alleges customers are stuck with Porsche vehicles that cannot be charged at the advertised charging time, creating conditions that affect how owners use ...

• Honda Civic Sticky Steering Wheels Cause Lawsuit Honda Civic steering wheels feel stuck when driving.

  

  Apr 3, 2023 — Honda Civic sticky steering wheels have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2022-2023 Civics have defective electric power steering systems. According to Honda civic drivers, the steering wheels feel like they get stuck while driving. The Honda Civic sticky steering wheel lawsuit was filed four days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into about 238,000 model year 2022-2023 Civics. The government said it ...

• Ford Truck Roof Lawsuit Dismissed in Death of Mikyley Reitz Judge rules plaintiffs waited too long to file their Ford truck collapsed roof lawsuit.

  

  Apr 2, 2023 — A Ford truck roof lawsuit has been dismissed after a judge ruled the plaintiffs waited too long to file the Ford rollover lawsuit. According to the Ford truck roof lawsuit, Mikyley Rae Reitz was 25 years old when she was driving a 2001 Ford F-350 in San Luis Obispo County California on June 19, 2017. According to the California Highway Patrol, the rear tires of the Ford F-350 left the road and rotated the truck counterclockwise. The Ford truck then came ...

• Tesla Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit Dismissed Tesla Model X slammed into a Subway restaurant in Woodland, Washington.

  

  Mar 31, 2023 — A Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit has been dismissed after a Model X driver claimed his vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and into a Subway restaurant. The Tesla lawsuit describes unintended acceleration, “in which a Tesla vehicle accelerates to full power even though the driver reports that he or she did not command the acceleration by pressing the accelerator pedal.” "This defect has allegedly 'manifested in every Tesla model line to date at ...

• Bosch CP4.2 Problems Cause Jeep and Ram Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Bosch CP4.2 fuel pump problems leave vehicles unusable.

  

  Mar 31, 2023 — Bosch CP4.2 fuel pump problems have caused a Fiat Chrysler (FCA) class action lawsuit that alleges a fuel pump recall didn't fix the pump failures. According to the Chrysler lawsuit, Jeep and Ram vehicles were equipped with defective Bosch CP4.2 fuel pumps from the time the vehicles were first sold. The plaintiff argues FCA didn't warn consumers the following Jeep and Ram vehicles contain defective Bosch CP4.2 fuel pumps. 2020-2022 Jeep ...

• Toyota RAV4 Roof Rail Leaks Lead to Class Action Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 electronics and airbags are damaged by water.

  

  Mar 29, 2023 — A Toyota RAV4 roof rail leak class action lawsuit alleges Toyota knew water could leak into the vehicles and damage them beyond repair. It includes all persons who purchased and/or leased a 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 in the U.S. The Toyota RAV roof rail leak lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs Todd and Judith Fishkind who purchased a new 2019 Toyota RAV4 in April 2019. In October 2022 with about 28,000 miles on the RAV4, the vehicle suddenly began experiencing ...

• Tesla Lawsuit Filed Over Deaths of David and Sheila Brown California Tesla Model 3 crash allegedly killed couple due to Autopilot defects.

  

  Mar 26, 2023 — A Tesla Model 3 wrongful death lawsuit alleges a defective Autopilot system caused the deaths of two California residents. Plaintiffs Becky Edwards and Tamara Neuhaus, the children of the couple killed in the Tesla Model 3 crash, contend David Brown and his wife Sheila Brown "reasonably believed the Tesla Model 3 was safer than a human-operated vehicle." Mr Brown believed this based on Tesla's alleged claim the "self-driving safety components engineered into ...

• OnStar Sued Over Death of Mary Ann Elvington OnStar wrongful death lawsuit alleges family was not provided lifesaving information.

  

  Mar 22, 2023 — An OnStar lawsuit alleges 80-year-old South Carolina resident Mary Ann Elvington was killed because OnStar allegedly refused to provide important safety information to her family. On March 28, 2021, Dominique Devonah Brand kidnapped Elvington from her home in Horry County South Carolina. Brand forced Mary Ann into her 2012 Buick Lacrosse which was equipped with the OnStar system. Brand ordered Elvington to drive him from Horry County to Waccamaw, North ...

• Mercedes-Benz 450 GLE 48-Volt Battery Lawsuit Continues Mercedes-Benz 450 GLE 48-volt battery allegedly causes a no-start condition.

  

  Mar 22, 2023 — A Mercedes-Benz 450 GLE 48-volt battery lawsuit is still being debated in a New Jersey federal court as the plaintiff tries to convince the judge the vehicles are defective. The class action lawsuit, which includes New Jersey owners of 2021 or older 450 GLE vehicles, alleges the 48-volt batteries prevent the vehicles from starting. Plaintiff Joseph Scattaglia Jr. is a New York resident who purchased a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 W4 in October 2020 in New ...

• Tesla False Forward Collision Warnings Cause Lawsuit Model 3 owner claims his insurance premiums are increased by false warnings.

  

  Mar 20, 2023 — A Tesla false forward collision warning lawsuit alleges vehicles activate warnings when there are no forward objects or impending crashes. The plaintiff contends his Model 3 forward collision warning system has activated false warnings while driving through parking lots and when turning at intersections. The "loud and obtrusive" false warnings create unnecessary panic while driving which creates unnecessary safety risk. According to court ...

• Report Says 70% of Drivers Are Afraid of Self-Driving Cars Each year the public becomes more apprehensive about driverless cars.

  

  Mar 20, 2023 — Every survey and study indicates U.S. drivers aren't too hip on the idea of sharing the roads with fully driverless cars. And those same consumers aren't excited to ride around in vehicles with no drivers, no steering wheels and no pedals. The latest self-driving car survey conducted by AAA shows drivers might not mind systems that assist drivers, what are called advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). ADAS includes features such as blind spot warning, ...

• Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Lawsuit For 'Very Special' 2021 Model Durango SRT Hellcat owners claim Fiat Chrysler pulled a classic bait and switch scheme.

  

  Mar 15, 2023 — A Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat class action lawsuit alleges customers were deceived by false advertising when Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler) told consumers the Hellcat SUVs would be offered for only the 2021 model year. The lawsuit alleges about 3,000 customers purchased the Durango SRT Hellcats believing the vehicles were worth more and would become a vehicle for collectors since the SUVs were being built for only one model year. According to the class action ...

• Toyota Camry Air Conditioner Smell Lawsuit is Over Florida jury finds in favor of Toyota in class action lawsuit that alleges AC defects cause bad odor

  

  Mar 14, 2023 — A Florida jury has cleared Toyota in a class action lawsuit that alleges Toyota Camry cars emit horrible smells from the air conditioners. The Toyota Camry AC smell lawsuit was originally filed nearly five years ago and alleged millions of 2012-2017 Camry and Toyota Camry Hybrids were defective nationwide. The air conditioner smell class action accuses Toyota of conspiracy along with mail and wire fraud by concealing the alleged air conditioner defects. The ...

• Ford Shifter Bushing Recall Makes Lawsuit Moot, Argues Ford Motion to dismiss Ford shifter cable bushing class action lawsuit alleges recall fixes the vehicles.

  

  Mar 13, 2023 — A Ford shifter bushing recall makes a lawsuit baseless and moot, according to Ford in its motion to dismiss the shifter cable bushing class action lawsuit. The shifter bushing recall preceding the Ford lawsuit was announced in June 2022 and includes these vehicles. 2013-2019 Ford Escape 2013-2018 Ford C-Max 2013-2016 Ford Fusion 2013-2021 Ford Transit Connect 2015-2018 Ford Edge The Ford shifter bushing recall was necessary because of ...

• GM Destination Charge Class Action Lawsuit is Over Appeals court shoots down lawsuit that alleges GM is deceptive about its destination fee.

  

  Mar 11, 2023 — A General Motors destination charge class action lawsuit is over after the plaintiffs failed to convince an appeals court to reinstate their claims against GM. According to the destination charge lawsuit, customers are ripped off when buying a new GM vehicle because the automaker includes a destination charge as a fee to deliver new vehicles to dealerships. Every destination charge is included on the Monroney label, or window sticker, found on a new vehicle. ...

• Tesla Argues Model S Door Handle Lawsuit Should Be Tossed Out Tesla Model S owner claims three of four door handles failed and it cost him hundreds of dollars.

  

  Mar 11, 2023 — Tesla has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit which alleges 2014-2016 Tesla Model S door handles are defective. According to Tesla, a broken door handle "does not render a vehicle unmerchantable." The 2014-2016 Tesla Model S door handles are built to retract when not in use. Each door handle is flush with the car body until a person approaches and causes the door handle to present itself so the door can be opened. The Model S door handle pops ...

• BMW i3 REx Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Appeals court agrees expert for the plaintiffs didn't claim range extender is defective.

  

  Mar 10, 2023 — A BMW i3 REx (range extender) class action lawsuit is over after an appeals court agreed with the conclusions reached by a lower district court. The BMW i3 REx lawsuit was filed in 2016 regarding 2014-2016 cars advertised with range extenders which are small gas tanks that take over when the batteries drop below 6.5%. According to the plaintiffs who sued, defects cause the BMW cars to lose power and speed when the range extender is activated. The class ...

• Hyundai and Kia Theft Fix Involves Software Updates Stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles have caused at least 14 crashes and eight fatalities.

  

  Mar 7, 2023 — A Hyundai and Kia theft fix has been announced which will provide free software updates to allegedly prevent teenagers from illegally but easily stealing the vehicles. The vehicles are not equipped with push-button ignitions and are not equipped with immobilizers. Teenagers began posting online videos about how to steal Hyundai and Kia vehicles using simple tools to bypass the security systems. The videos show how to break into a Hyundai or Kia vehicle and ...

• Mazda Water Pump Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules expert for plaintiffs failed to provide adequate evidence of defective water pumps.

  

  Mar 6, 2023 — A Mazda water pump lawsuit has been dismissed after the class action went from nationwide, to seven states , then to five states and now zero. The class action lawsuit includes 2008-2015 Mazda CX-9 and 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles allegedly equipped with defective water pumps that fail. According to the Mazda class action , the internal water pumps are driven by timing chains connected to the pumps which then circulate coolant through the engines. Leaking ...

• Dodge Dart Clutch Lawsuit Settlement Agreement Announced 2013-2015 Dodge Dart class action alleges transmissions have defective clutches and other parts.

  

  Mar 4, 2023 — Dodge Dart lawsuit settlement terms have been announced after a California plaintiff and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) agreed to settle the class action lawsuit originally filed in 2016. The Dart class action alleges the Fiat C635 manual transmissions are defective because the clutch pedals fall to the floorboards and prevent drivers from shifting gears. According to the lawsuit, the transmissions are damaged because of a loss of hydraulic fluid to the clutch slave ...

• Mercedes Exploding Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges the sunroof glass shatters and explodes into shrapnel.

  

  Feb 26, 2023 — A Mercedes exploding sunroof lawsuit alleges panoramic sunroofs suddenly shatter under normal driving conditions and without objects striking the glass. The Mercedes-Benz sunroof class action lawsuit alleges drivers are startled when the sunroofs explode and rain shards of glass onto occupants. The allegedly defective sunroofs are installed in these vehicles. 2011-present Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014-present Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2011-present ...

• eTorque Problems Cause Ram and Jeep Lawsuit Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler eTorque problems allegedly cause engines to shut down.

  

  Feb 25, 2023 — Chrysler eTorque problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2019-2022 Ram 1500 trucks and 2019-2022 Jeep Wrangler SUVs are equipped with defective eTorque "mild hybrid" systems. The eTorque problems allegedly include Jeep and Ram engines that shut off and the emergency brakes automatically suddenly engage. Some Jeep and Ram drivers also report receiving messages telling them to shift the vehicles into PARK, while other owners assert their ...

• Mitsubishi Outlander Hood Latch Lawsuit Partly Dismissed 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander hood latch allegedly causes the hood to flutter and bounce.

  

  Feb 24, 2023 — A Mitsubishi Outlander hood latch lawsuit will move forward in court, but it will proceed minus three claims that have been dismissed. The class action lawsuit alleges 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs are equipped with hoods that bounce and flutter in the wind and when driving over bumps. The faster the Outlander moves the more the hoods allegedly flutter and bounce. The Mitsubishi hood latch lawsuit also alleges the bouncing hood can reflect the sunlight and ...

• No Mercedes Fuel Leak Class Action Lawsuit Dismissal Judge rules Mercedes-Benz fuel leak extended warranty and reimbursement won't stop lawsuit.

  

  Feb 23, 2023 — A Mercedes-Benz C300 fuel leak class action lawsuit won't be dismissed even though Mercedes issued an extended warranty and reimbursement program for the problem. The four owners who filed the fuel leak lawsuit assert 2015-2019 Mercedes C300 (W205) vehicles leak fuel into the engine compartments from the fuel line connections to the fuel pumps. The Mercedes class action alleges the automaker knew about the fuel leak problem when the plaintiffs purchased their ...

• GM Lifter Failure Lawsuit: 17 Plaintiffs Sent to Arbitration Judge rules 17 plaintiffs who sued signed clear arbitration agreements when buying the vehicles.

  

  Feb 23, 2023 — A General Motors class action lawsuit is minus 17 plaintiffs, for now, after a federal judge granted some of GM's motion to compel arbitration. The GM lifter failure lawsuit now includes 42 plaintiffs who purchased these used or new 2014-2021 General Motors vehicles equipped with valvetrains that allegedly malfunction. 2014-2021 Cadillac Escalade 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado ...

• Jeep Parking Brake Lawsuit is Baseless, Alleges FCA Jeep Cherokee owner claims the electronic parking brake suddenly engages while driving.

  

  Feb 23, 2023 — A Jeep parking brake class action lawsuit alleges the electronic parking brakes get stuck while the Jeeps are in motion. The Jeep electronic parking brake lawsuit alleges the Jeep Cherokee brake “will inadvertently activate and stop the vehicle while in motion or cause the rear wheels to lock up.” However, Fiat Chrysler (FCA) argues the plaintiff who sued does not allege either circumstance has ever happened to her Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee ...

• Chrysler Tigershark Lawsuit Settlement Final Tigershark engines allegedly suffer from excessive oil conumption which damages the engines.

  

  Feb 23, 2023 — A Chrysler Tigershark engine lawsuit has been granted final approval after nine class action lawsuits were filed against the automaker. According to the class action lawsuit, the 2.4L Tigershark engines can shut off while in motion due to problems with excessive oil consumption. The Tigershark lawsuit settlement includes these Fiat Chrysler (FCA) vehicles. 2015-2017 Chrysler 200 2013-2016 Dodge Dart 2014-2019 Jeep Cherokee (manufactured prior to ...

• Chrysler Pentastar Engine Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Class action lawsuit alleges V6 Pentastar 3.6L engines are defective and fail.

  

  Feb 23, 2023 —  A Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L engine lawsuit has been partly dismissed as owners claim the engines tick, stall and suffer complete failures. The 192-page class action lawsuit includes the following "2014 or newer Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM-branded vehicles equipped with 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine (Class Vehicles)." 2014-2016 Chrysler Town & Country 2014-2020 Dodge Challenger 2014-2020 Dodge Charger 2014-2020 Dodge Durango 2014-2020 Dodge ...

• Volvo Car Battery Drain Lawsuit Blames RDAR Volvo remote digital audio receiver allegedly always searches for signals, draining the battery.

  

  Feb 22, 2023 — A Volvo car battery drain class action lawsuit alleges all vehicles built since 2008 include the ability to receive satellite radio signals from the RDAR, or the Volvo "remote digital audio receiver," which is capable of playing satellite radio such as SiriusXM. According to the battery drain lawsuit, the RDAR system continuously searches for satellite signals even when the radio is not in use and when the owner does not have a satellite subscription. But the ...

• Ford Fuel Injector Recall Inadequate, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit Three Ford owners claim Bronco Sports and Escapes can catch fire from cracked fuel injectors.

  

  Feb 22, 2023 — A Ford fuel injector recall allegedly won't fix the 2020-2023 Ford Escapes and 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Sports equipped with 1.5L engines. That's what three Ford customers claim in a cracked fuel class action lawsuit filed after Ford announced a recall for the problem. The plaintiffs claim Ford could have told them about the cracked injectors and fire risk when they purchased their vehicles. The Ford fuel injector recall was issued because the injectors can ...

• Chrysler Town & Country Ignition Didn't Cause Crash Appeals court agrees with lower court ruling in death of Robert Maxwell in minivan crash.

  

  Feb 22, 2023 — A Chrysler Town & Country wrongful death lawsuit is over after an appeals court affirmed a lower court dismissal of the case which alleges defects in the 2008 Chrysler minivan caused the death of the driver. The case goes back to August 20, 2015, when Robert Maxwell lost his life in a Mississippi crash. His daughter, Jessica Maxwell, and other family members sued Fiat Chrysler for various product liability claims based on an alleged design defect in Robert’s ...

• Volvo XC90 T8 Battery Range Lawsuit Dismissed Volvo XC90 T8 owner claims battery range is much lower than Volvo advertised.

  

  Feb 22, 2023 — A Volvo XC90 T8 battery range lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to adequately argue Volvo lied in its battery range advertising. According to the class action lawsuit, Volvo allegedly promised the 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 had a battery range of 25 miles when using electric power. The plaintiffs say they expected to save money driving to and from work in the Volvo XC90 T8 which was allegedly advertised as capable of 25 miles on a single charge of ...

• Subaru DriverFocus Class Action Lawsuit Continues Illinois class action lawsuit alleges DriverFocus collects personal and facial data.

  

  Feb 22, 2023 — Subaru has failed to compel arbitration between the automaker and the owner of a 2020 Subaru Outback in an Illinois class action lawsuit that alleges Subaru collects personal data from drivers. The Subaru class action lawsuit includes former and current Illinois owners of these vehicles equipped with DriverFocus systems: 2019-2022 Subaru Forester Touring 2020-2022 Subaru Outback Limited, Touring, Touring XT and Limited XT 2020-2022 Subaru Legacy ...

• Mercedes Subframe Corrosion Causes Class Action Lawsuit Rear subframes allegedly rust and corrode, but an extended warranty allegedly won't help.

  

  Feb 12, 2023 — A Mercedes subframe corrosion class action lawsuit alleges possibly hundreds of thousands of vehicles are at risk of severe and dangerous rear subframe rust. Mercedes-Benz is allegedly extending the rear subframe corrosion warranty, but the class action lawsuit says it's too little too late. The lawsuit alleges the Mercedes rear subframe corrosion extended warranty isn't good enough because it doesn't warn owners of the true dangers of the subframe ...

• Jeep 4xe Fuel and Oil Refresh Mode Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges Jeep 4xe fuel and oil refresh mode seriously affected by cold weather.

  

  Feb 10, 2023 — A Jeep 4xe fuel and oil refresh mode class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles cannot drive in electric-only mode in cold weather. The Jeep 4xe vehicles are hybrid SUVs that are supposed to run on gasoline engines, or for shorter trips the electric-only mode will allegedly save on fuel. According to the lawsuit, fuel and oil refresh mode (FORM) is designed to “prevent engine and/or fuel system ...

• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid owners allege an engine shutdown recall won't help minivan owners.

  

  Feb 8, 2023 — Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges a recall doesn't offer customers a true fix for the minivan problems. The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid electric vehicle lawsuit was filed weeks after Fiat Chrysler (FCA) announced a recall of more than 67,000 minivans following reports of engines that shut down. The 315-page class action lawsuit includes: "All persons or entities who purchased or leased one or more ...

• Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Lawsuit Over Battery Warranty Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid owners allege a dealer has had their vehicle more than 13 months.

  

  Feb 6, 2023 — A Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai fails in its warranty obligations for the “high-capacity 9.8 Kwh lithium-ion polymer battery.” The lithium-ion battery is supposed to power the Sonata when operating in electric vehicle mode. The Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid class action lawsuit includes: "All persons who purchased or leased new 2016-2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Sonata cars from Hyundai authorized dealers in ...

• Mazda Valve Stem Seal Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Mazda class action lawsuit alleges five models suffer from excessive oil consumption.

  

  Feb 5, 2023 — A Mazda valve stem seal recall is allegedly needed , or so says a class action lawsuit that alleges five model year 2021 Mazda models suffer from excessive oil consumption. The alleged Mazda valve stem seal problems occur in these vehicles allegedly equipped with defective valve stem seals which allow engine oil to leak into the combustion chambers. 2021 Mazda CX-30 2021 Mazda CX-5 2021 Mazda CX-9 2021 Mazda Mazda3 2021 Mazda ...

• Prosecutors Looking Into Goodyear G159 Tire Recall Investigations focusing on Goodyear's actions surrounding G159 tires, not manufactured since 2003.

  

  Feb 5, 2023 — A Goodyear G159 tire recall and the circumstances surrounding the recall is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles. The brouhaha is over the actions of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. regarding the G159 tire typically used on recreational vehicles (motorhomes) and delivery vehicles. Those tires have been the focus of lawsuits, investigations ...

• Porsche PCM Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Infotainment Systems Porsche owners claim May 2020 update caused the PCM units to reboot repeatedly.

  

  Feb 2, 2023 — A Porsche Communication Management (PCM) lawsuit settlement has been reached between the two vehicle owners who sued and Porsche. Plaintiffs Kent Bowen and Kathleen Darnell allege the PCMs (infotainment systems) suffer constant rebooting due to a May 2020 update. Included in the Porsche class action lawsuit are these vehicles if equipped with PCM 3.1 infotainment systems and XM satellite radio antennas: 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera 2011-2016 Porsche ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Over Flex Fuel Vehicles Chevrolet Impala needed new sensor because the flex fuel car was damaged by using E85 fuel.

  

  Feb 2, 2023 — A GM class action lawsuit has been dismissed after a Chevy Impala owner claimed his car was damaged by the use of E85 fuel. Known as flex fuel vehicles, General Motors allegedly didn't warn owners that E85 fuel could not be used all the time in the vehicles. According to the Illinois GM class action lawsuit: "The class consists of (a) all persons with Illinois addresses, (b) who purchased a GM Flex Fuel vehicle, new or used, (c) on or after a date 3 ...

• Toyota Files Motion to Dismiss Adaptive Headlights Lawsuit Toyota says it sent 2022 RAV4 owners letters explaining the window sticker mistakes.

  

  Feb 1, 2023 — A Toyota RAV4 adaptive headlights lawsuit should allegedly be dismissed because customers were never charged for the headlights. That is one of the arguments Toyota puts forth in a motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit. According to the Toyota RAV4 adaptive headlights lawsuit, the 2022 RAV4 was supposed to have the headlights that “adjusts the direction of the beam to illuminate more of the road around corners and curves.” Plaintiff Sharlene Shu filed ...

• Volvo Group North America Recall Failures to Cost $130 Million Volvo agrees to $130 million consent order with safety regulators following recall investigation.

  

  Jan 31, 2023 — Volvo Group North America has agreed to pay $130 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for alleged failures regarding vehicle recalls. In a consent order with NHTSA, Volvo agrees to pay the civil penalty of $130 million in what the government calls, "one of the largest-ever penalties for violations of the Vehicle Safety Act." The order follows a NHTSA investigation that allegedly found Volvo failed to properly report death and injury ...

• Mazda Water Pump Lawsuit: 2 Classes Decertified Plaintiffs fail to provide evidence to show the Mazda water pumps have high failure rates.

  

  Jan 30, 2023 — A Mazda water pump lawsuit that began as a nationwide class action was eventually certified in only seven states , but the judge has now brought down the number of states to five. According to the class action lawsuit, the Mazda engine should last between 150,000 to 300,000 miles, and the water pump should not fail during the useful life of the engine. But the plaintiffs assert hundreds of thousands of 2008–2015 Mazda CX-9 and 2009–2013 Mazda6 vehicles are ...

• Honda VTC Actuator Lawsuit Set For Trial Plaintiffs claim a 2-second Honda engine rattle at cold start causes significant safety hazards.

  

  Jan 29, 2023 — Honda engines that rattle at cold starts caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the variable timing control (VTC) actuators are defective and cause "significant" safety hazards. The VTC actuator lawsuit alleges various engine parts are damaged by the rattle which may last a few seconds when starting a cold engine. Those parts include the timing chain and timing chain tensioners. And Honda owners are also allegedly faced with paying towing charges because ...

• Jeep 'Death Wobble' Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Steering Dampers Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator customers may receive a steering damper extended warranty.

  

  Jan 28, 2023 — A Jeep "death wobble" lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved for all U.S. consumers who purchased or leased 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler or 2020 Jeep Gladiator SUVs. Although customers and the media have labeled it a "death wobble," the Jeep retains its acceleration, braking and steering functions and there are no known deaths related to the condition better called a front-end vibration. The original steering damper class action lawsuit included ...

• Mercedes-Benz Files Motion to Dismiss M274 Engine Lawsuit Plaintiff claims her Mercedes C300 engine failed due to the pistons, costing her $7,000.

  

  Jan 23, 2023 — Mercedes-Benz says an M274 engine lawsuit should be dismissed because the plaintiff lacks standing to sue. The plaintiff, who owns a 2016 Mercedes C300, alleges the M274 pistons cause engine failure. The Mercedes M274 engine lawsuit alleges the 2016 C300 owned by the plaintiff suffered engine problems when the vehicle had about 95,000 miles on the odometer. According to the engine lawsuit, a dealership said piston failure occurred in one cylinder and ...

• Missouri GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Alive on Appeal Missouri Merchandising Practices Act claim to be sent back to district court.

  

  Jan 22, 2023 — A dismissed GM oil consumption lawsuit has been brought back to life in Missouri after an appeals court ruled one claim will be sent back to the district court where the class action was originally dismissed. The Missouri GM class action lawsuit alleges these 2010-2014 trucks and SUVs consume excessive amounts of oil due to engine defects. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010-2014 ...

• Toyota 4Runner Frame Rust Lawsuit Dismissed Toyota 4Runners allegedly suffer from corrosion on the frames and undercarriages.

  

  Jan 22, 2023 — A Toyota 4Runner frame rust lawsuit has been dismissed after a 4Runner owner alleged rust and corrosion ruined his vehicle. South Carolina plaintiff Gary Weinreich purchased a new fourth generation Toyota 4Runner Sport in June 2005, but in 2011 and 2013 mechanics said there was severe rust on the frame and undercarriage. But the mechanics didn't say there were any safety issues. In 2017, a Meineke shop indicated excessive frame corrosion and Weinreich ...

• GM 2.4L Ecotec Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Missouri Lawsuit says 2014-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs suffer oil consumption problems.

  

  Jan 20, 2023 — A GM 2.4L Ecotec class action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs in Missouri suffer from severe oil consumption problems. According to the Ecotec lawsuit, the allegedly faulty engines permit too much oil into the combustion chambers which leads to low levels of oil, low oil pressure and knocking engines. The GM class action also alleges the spark plugs knock and foul, the engine lacks lubrication and critical engine components are ...

• Hyundai Shutdown of Bluelink 3G Causes Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai and Genesis Bluelink technology is allegedly obsolete since 3G sunset.

  

  Jan 20, 2023 — The Hyundai shutdown of Bluelink 3G connected services has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the sunsetting of 3G wireless has rendered important features obsolete in Hyundai and Genesis vehicles. The Hyundai Bluelink feature allegedly uses technology which is only compatible with 3G wireless networks, and Hyundai's vehicles allegedly cannot be upgraded or adapted to work with later wireless technologies such as 4G or 5G. According to the Hyundai 3G ...

• Hyundai and Kia Headlight Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride headlights are too dim and are not properly aimed.

  

  Jan 18, 2023 — Kia Telluride dim headlights have caused a lawsuit that alleges Tellurides and Hyundai Palisades are equipped with headlights that do not seal out moisture and humidity. The allegedly defective seals allow condensation to cause problems with the headlight assembly which causes dim headlights. The lawsuit also alleges the high-beam headlights don't properly illuminate objects and the road because they aren't aimed properly and they become foggy. Good ...

• Cadillac Escalade Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Tennessee Cadillac Escalades are allegedly equipped with explosive and dangerous ARC airbag inflators.

  

  Jan 17, 2023 — A Cadillac Escalade class action lawsuit alleges all consumers “who purchased or leased a 2007-2010 Cadillac Escalade in Tennessee” are driving vehicles with defective ARC airbags. The General Motors lawsuit alleges the Cadillac Escalade airbag inflators have defects that cause the metal inflators to explode and injure and kill occupants. The Cadillac Escalade class action lawsuit was filed by Tennessee plaintiff Rittie Marshall who owns a 2007 Cadillac ...

• Mazda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Mazda lawsuit alleges fuel pumps fail, judge rules plaintiff can't sue on behalf of other owners.

  

  Jan 15, 2023 — A Mazda fuel pump recall caused a class action lawsuit that has been dismissed after the plaintiff sued on behalf of himself and other Mazda owners. In November 2021, a Mazda fuel pump recall was announced because the DENSO pumps were defective and needed to be replaced. Mazda told the government about 1% of the vehicles may have been equipped with faulty fuel pumps. DENSO and multiple automakers issued fuel pump recalls, but the Mazda plaintiff insisted ...

• Ford Maverick Side Airbag Recall Leads to Lawsuit Ford Maverick side curtain airbag recall is allegedly not enough to fix the trucks.

  

  Jan 15, 2023 — A Ford Maverick side airbag recall has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges Ford's recall repairs won't truly fix the vehicles. The class action lawsuit includes the "2022 Ford Maverick vehicle or any other Ford vehicle equipped with the same Safety Canopy side curtain airbags." The Maverick side curtain airbag recall was issued in August 2022 for about 65,000 model year 2022 Ford Maverick trucks. According to Ford: "The Safety Canopy deploys ...

• Honda Idle-Stop Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Engines Stall Acura and Honda vehicles are equipped with 3.5-liter engines and automatic transmissions.

  

  Jan 13, 2023 — A Honda idle-stop class action lawsuit alleges the feature is dangerous because the vehicle fails to start once the engine shuts down. While the plaintiff asserts the idle-stop systems make the vehicles defective, Honda markets the technology as a way to save money on fuel. "The Honda idle-stop feature maximizes your fuel efficiency when your vehicle is idling. If you're stationary for more than two seconds, such as in stop-and-go traffic, the engine will ...

• Jeep Wrangler 4xe Fuel and Oil Refresh Mode Causes Lawsuit Class action lawsuit says 2021 Jeep Wrangler hybrid owners cannot use electric-only mode.

  

  Jan 12, 2023 — The Jeep Wrangler 4xe fuel and oil refresh mode (FORM) feature has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2021 Wrangler hybrids lose the ability to run in electric-only mode. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid vehicle equipped with a 17-kilowatt hour, 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack that Fiat Chrysler claims, “is capable of up to 21 miles of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion.” Chrysler marketed the 2021 Wrangler hybrid as ...

• Tesla Phantom Braking Class Action Lawsuit Includes Model 3, Model Y Two Tesla owners claim phantom braking incidents make driving the vehicles too dangerous.

  

  Jan 11, 2023 — A Tesla phantom braking class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles suddenly brake even though there are no objects in the road. The Tesla vehicles are equipped with Autopilot, a feature allegedly rushed to market before the technology was safe. The Tesla phantom braking lawsuit also alleges the automatic emergency braking (AEB) is defective and was sold to consumers as a safety feature. Yet the feature meant to save ...

• Ford Shifter Cable Bushing Recalls Failed, Alleges Lawsuit Ford class action lawsuit says recall repairs fail to fix vehicles with defective shifter bushings.

  

  Jan 7, 2023 — Several Ford shifter cable bushing recalls have led to a class action lawsuit that alleges nearly 3 million vehicles are at risk of rolling away. The Ford shifter cable bushing lawsuit was filed by New York plaintiff Sergio Diaz and Illinois plaintiff Retha Connors. The plaintiffs do not claim their vehicles had any problems with the shifter cable bushings. But both owners assert recall repairs offered by Ford will not fix their vehicles. According to the ...

• Subaru Files Motion to Dismiss Fuel Pump Lawsuit Subaru owners try to convince judge to accept multiple claims that were dismissed.

  

  Jan 2, 2023 — A Subaru fuel pump lawsuit should allegedly be completely dismissed because the allegations are allegedly inadequate and nothing more than conclusory. The Subaru class action lawsuit alleges the automaker waited too long to issue fuel pump recalls, didn't include all the affected vehicles, and Subaru dealers allegedly didn't know how to make the repairs. Subaru issued an April 2020 fuel pump recall for more than 188,000 model year 2019 Subaru Impreza, ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Dismissed Judge dismisses entire class action lawsuit that alleges the Vortec V8 engines are defective.

  

  Jan 2, 2023 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit has been dismissed over vehicles equipped with Generation IV 5.3 Liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. The oil consumption class action lawsuit alleges Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles are defective if they are equipped with the Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. Plaintiff Seth Hackler bought a new 2013 Chevrolet Silverado equipped with a Generation IV ...

• Tesla Battery Range in Cold Weather to Cost Automaker $2.2 Million 'The actual range fell up to 50.5 percent under colder temperatures.'

  

  Jan 2, 2023 — Tesla battery range in cold weather can allegedly drop 50% and leave drivers with less range than advertised. That's the allegation from the South Korea Fair Trade Commission which fined Tesla more than $2 million (2.8 billion won) for false advertising. According to the Korean FTC, Tesla exaggerated not only the battery and driving range, but also the charging speed of the electric vehicles in cold weather. The FTC said Tesla's advertised driving distance ...

• Jeep Clutch Recall May End Class Action Lawsuit Judge finds evidence Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator clutch recalls fixed any clutch problems.

  

  Jan 1, 2023 — A Jeep clutch recall may put an end to a class action lawsuit that alleges Jeep Wranglers and Jeep Gladiators are equipped with defective clutches. According to the Jeep clutch lawsuit, the affected vehicles are 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler (2 door), 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door) and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator SUVs equipped with manual transmissions. The Jeeps are also equipped with 3.6L V6 engines that produce "an advertised 285 horsepower and 260 ...

• Ford Diesel Fuel Pump Lawsuit Filed in South Carolina Ford class action lawsuit alleges Bosch CP4 diesel fuel pumps create metal shavings.

  

  Dec 31, 2022 — A Ford diesel fuel pump lawsuit alleges 2011-present 6.7L Power Stroke trucks leased or purchased in South Carolina contain defective high-pressure CP4 fuel pumps supplied by Bosch. According to the diesel fuel pump class action lawsuit, the CP4 diesel pumps cause metal shavings to contaminate the fuel systems. Ford allegedly concealed the fuel pump defects caused by an unstable design that causes metal parts to rub against each other starting the first day ...

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