Owners and lessees of Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesels may be eligible for legal protection due to recent allegations around the vehicle’s exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. Vehicles manufactured between June 12, 2013, and October 23, 2019, may feature defective EGR coolers prone to thermal fatigue. When failure occurs, the coolers are more vulnerable to internal […]
Tesla Recalling Nearly 600,000 Vehicles Due to Inadequate Pedestrian Warning Sound
Barely three months into 2022, Tesla, the electric luxury vehicle manufacturer, is issuing yet another recall. Tesla issued four recalls alone in just the first two weeks of February. The latest recall in the U.S. affects a staggering 578,607 vehicles. The purpose of the latest recall is to disable Tesla’s “Boombox” technology. The sound required […]
Massive Recall on Nissan Rogue
On January 21, 2022, Nissan issued a safety recall for its Rogue model. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that this recall affects about 688,946 Rogues. The recall affects vehicles with production dates from July 25, 2013, through December 31, 2016. Nissan claims that vehicles manufactured after 2016 were not affected because its production […]
In Response to a Potential Hood Opening Issue, Honda Recalls SUVs and Trucks
Approximately 789,000 Honda SUVs and pickup trucks are being recalled globally because of a hood latch issue that can cause the hood to come flying open while the vehicle is in motion. This type of issue is severe as it can significantly heighten the chances of an accident– a bad one. The recall includes the […]
The Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Have Been Recalled Over Brake Issues
Approximately 115,000 of the Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs (model years 2020 through 2022) sold in America are falling under a new recall over braking components that don’t meet federal standards. A government safety audit uncovered a problem with Ford’s Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs’ brakes, which may result in failures in an emergency. […]
The Big Deal About Chevy Bolt Battery Fires
In August of 2021, GM announced the Bolt EV’s third recall on behalf of their automobile division known as Chevrolet. The recall covered all 141,000 models, and Chevrolet confirmed that 16 cars had already caught fire. The news has prompted another wave of Chevy customers either getting money back or a new car. What is GM doing about the poorly […]
Hyundai Recalls an Additional 100,000 Vehicles
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 Sonata and Tucson models to address issues leading to engine failure and, in some cases, engine fire. For the past five years, Hyundai has dealt with engine failures and fire problems. It has affected more than 8 million vehicles. In November 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a consent order with […]
Chevy Bolt Battery Fires Causing Problems for GM & Consumers
General Motors has asked that all Chevrolet Bolt vehicle owners park their cars outside and away from structures. They are also requesting Bolt owners not to leave the car charging overnight. Those precautions come as a result of numerous reports that the vehicles can catch fire. General Motors has expanded an existing Chevrolet Bolt recall […]
How California’s Lemon Laws Are Designed to Protect You
The Magnuson-Moss Act is referred to as the federal “lemon law.” It protects consumers when they purchase a product, like a vehicle, that doesn’t perform as expected and has an unreasonable repair history. Aside from the federal lemon law that protects consumers from defective products, California also has lemon laws. These laws are designed to […]
What You Need to Know About the Recent Land Rover Lemon Law Issues
Do you, a family member, or someone you care about own a Land Rover? If so, read on to learn more about Land Rover Lemon Law issues. Land Rover is looking at a collection of lawsuits stemming from windshield leaks. What’s the problem with some Land Rovers? One of the original suits of this nature […]