Volkswagen of America Inc. on Friday said it is recalling about 442,000 Jetta, Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because of an issue with the trailing arms of the cars’ rear suspension that could cause the part to suddenly fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, in the event of a rear or side-rear collision
Faulty ignition switches in GM lemons have caused at least 19 deaths and the numbers grow higher! Over 125 death claims have been received so far.
A Ninth Circuit judge angry over the allegedly weak battery in his Nissan Leaf electric vehicle has ditched his robes to fight a class action settlement with a hotly disputed $38 million price tag, spurring a federal judge on Tuesday to create an unusual mediation structure for addressing his objections.
General Motors said Tuesday it will ask a bankruptcy judge to bar plaintiffs in litigation related to the automaker’s ignition switch defect debacle from bringing their claims, saying the 2009 sale order that allowed it to exit bankruptcy protects it from such actions. Will this cover only personal injury claims, or also Lemon Law and…
General Motors Co.’s ignition switch supplier Delphi Automotive PLC became the target of an inquiry Tuesday by senators questioning its role in producing the allegedly defective switches, which have led to at least 13 fatal crashes, and in the decade-long delay in addressing it.
Millions of vehicles are being recalled, after GM has admitted putting profit over the safety of their known defective ignition switches. Covered vehicles include Chevy Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Cobalts, and Saturn Auras. Also included are some HHRs and Pontiac G6 sedans. If you have any Lemon Law or Injuries or Loss of Property due to…
The Consumer’s Friend received a report of the new BMW keyless system having a dangerous problem: it is unable to sense you are out of the area and far from your vehicle. This can lead to the BMW’s engine being left running for hours unattended. The consumer reported that he got out of his new…
We have been receiving complaints about windshield light “refraction” issues for some models of Toyota Prius. These may result in good Lemon Law claims in California, where Toyota will have to buy-back your Toyota Prius. Contact us for a free Lemon Law assessment
Though many owner’s manuals suggest an airbag be replaced after a certain number of years, few consumers actually do this. And the reason is understandable–replacing an airbag can cost $1,000 or more. In its November 2013 issue, Consumer Reports stated “there doesn’t seem to be much need to [replace old air bags]. The Insurance for…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the nation’s authority on vehicle-related safety. NHTSA ‘s new SaferCar app provides important information to help consumers make informed safety decisions involving your vehicle. Features include: · 5-Star Safety Ratings: Buy safe by looking up a vehicle’s crash test ratings and comparing ratings for different vehicles. · Recalls…
