We have received a lemon report that model year 2003-2009 W211 E-Class Mercedes-Benz sedans and wagons have a defect in the evaporation tubes in gasoline tanks that can cause fumes to seep into the cabin and allow raw gasoline to escape the tank. Owners have claimed the defect also led to interior seats being ruined…
A California federal judge on Tuesday denied a bid by Hyundai Motor Co. to dismiss a putative class action over a stalling defect in Santa Fe vehicles, saying the plaintiffs proved they had standing and properly alleged the bulk of the claims against the South Korean automaker. The Hanson Law Firm has successfully prosecuted lemon…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA) is recalling 78,000 Chrysler 200 lemon vehicles after realizing that damaged electrical connectors in the sedans may cause the engine to stall or to unexpectedly shift to neutral. FCA said it was voluntarily recalling the vehicles which were primarily sold in the U.S. market after an investigation revealed that…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into headlights prone to go out suddenly on Ford Motor Co. sedans: Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles. NHTSA is saying that more than a half-million model year 2003-2005 vehicles could be affected. 3,609 drivers have said they have experienced the issue resulting in…
We have successfully had GM Diesels repurchased under the lemon law. Recently, the Consumers Friend has received reports that GM participated in research concerning diesel engine regeneration problems in an effort to decrease the related fuel penalty and that it subsequently published an internal video and materials based on that research , showing that GM…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assessed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC a $105 million civil penalty over the weekend for failing to complete 23 recalls covering more than 11 million vehicles. This is the largest fine ever levied by NHTSA. In a consent order released Sunday, Chrysler admitted to violating federal rules requiring timely…
The Consumer’s Friend has received information that the sunroofs of several Volvo models from as early as 2003 don’t drain properly, causing water to leak inside and damage the vehicles’ interiors. For a free lemon-law lawyer consultation, call 858.451.0291.
Hundreds of Lemon Law cases pending, and Ford has decided to extend the warranty on the dubious Focus and Fiesta transmission. Customers complain about a harsh shift or the basic handling of the transmission on the Focus or Fiesta vehicles. A recent letter announced that Ford had extended the warranty to seven (7) years or…
If you convince the manufacturer to buy back (or repurchase) your vehicle pursuant to the California Lemon Law, there is a specific formula that the manufacturer must follow when it computes the amount of money that they must return to you. We have found consumers without their own lawyer, get far less and have offsets…
A class action suit filed in January on behalf of proposed classes of Michigan and California car buyers, claims the placement of the filter in certain GM diesel trucks is too far from the engine. The suit claims the filter placement requires the use of additional heat, causes unnecessary regenerations, reduces fuel range and economy,…
