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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 300k+ Vehicles with Backup Camera Issue

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  June 10, 2021
  Recalls

Mercedes-Benz is an incredibly popular auto manufacturer in the U.S. Consequently, thousands of consumers are affected when a recall is issued. Recently, Mercedes-Benz reported a software issue that affected the backup cameras of nearly 350,000 vehicles. Vehicles involved include convertibles, coupes, sedans, and SUVs from 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years. Some of the vehicles...read more

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DMV Urges Drivers to See If Their Vehicles Are Part of a Safety Recall

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  April 16, 2021
  Recalls

In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued nearly 900 safety recalls affecting more than 55 million vehicles or their parts. Startlingly, only 75% of these recalls were ever fixed. That means 25% of the unfixed ones potentially put you, your passengers, and others on the road at risk. On behalf of the Department of...read more

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Porsche Stops Sales of 2021 Boxster, Cayman, & 718 Spyder

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  April 7, 2021
  Recalls

Porsche has issued a recall order for their 2021 models, Boxster GTS 4.0, Cayman GTS 4.0, Cayman GT4, & 718 Spyder. They have also halted sales on all unsold models. Reportedly, models with a flat 6-cylinder engine may have a faulty connecting rod. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall document (linked...read more

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Kia Recalls Nearly 380,000 Vehicles for Potential Fire Risk

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  March 22, 2021
  Kia, Lemon Law, Recalls

Similar to a recent recall by Hyundai, Kia is recalling nearly 380,000 of its vehicles due to potential engine fire risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHRSA), the following Kia vehicles are included in the recall: Short-Circuited Engines in Kia Vehicles The issue is due to a possible short circuit in the hydraulic electronic...read more

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Hyundai Tucson Expands Recall for Engine Fire Risk

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  March 12, 2021
  Hyundai, Lemon Law, Recalls

Last September, the South Korean auto manufacturer, Hyundai, issued a recall for certain 2019-2021 models of Tucson crossover SUVs due to an electrical short in the car’s computer that could potentially start fires, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initial recall was for about 180,000 vehicle models. In January, however, the...read more

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NHTSA Alleges Tesla Touchscreen Failures Pose Safety Concerns

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  March 8, 2021
  Lemon Law, Tech Cars, Tesla

Tesla is one of the latest automakers on the radar of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The government agency, which regulates the safety of American roads and automobiles, is alleging that certain Tesla models are equipped with faulty touchscreen displays that could reduce safety. A Safety Concern for Tesla Drivers The vehicles in question are...read more

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Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  March 1, 2021
  Auto Recalls, Chevrolet, Hyundai, News, Recalls

Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric Cars Catch Fire Car manufacturer Hyundai has issued its second recall of electric vehicles in less than a year. In October of 2020, 12 fires were reported in Kona Electric cars, causing the company to recall 6,707 vehicles. The fault lies in the batteries. Software...read more

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5 New Cars to Avoid This Year

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  February 2, 2021
  Uncategorized

Today, most cars are produced and sold to maximize safety and comfort for vehicle occupants. Nearly all car manufacturers try to hit those buzzwords you’re looking for to showcase their vehicle’s superiority over the competition: high-performance, luxurious, innovative, eco-friendly, and affordable. But that doesn’t mean that all cars are created equal in terms of performance...read more

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Troublesome Alfa Romeo Stelvio Vehicles Recalled for Numerous Defects

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  January 14, 2021
  Lemon Law, News, Recalls

Naturally, many people who buy “luxury vehicles” expect them to be beautiful, high-performance, durable, and equipped with high-quality features. Yet, even the newest and best-in-class vehicles can prove to be troublesome. That seems to be the case with some of the latest Alfa Romeo vehicles, including the 2018 Stelvio which has been recalled by the National...read more

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What If My Manufacturer Won’t Refund or Replace my Vehicle?

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  September 18, 2020
  Lemon Law

As a vehicle owner, you should understand the legal rights you have and the responsibilities of your vehicle’s manufacturer. In California, lemon law protects you from being sold and stuck with a vehicle that has a defective part. If you have the original warranty, the vehicle manufacturer must attempt to repair the vehicle a “reasonable” number of...read more

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Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Audi of Start-Stop Malfunctions

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  September 9, 2020
  Audi

The automobile manufacturer, Audi, is one of the latest companies hit with a class-action lawsuit for a defective part. The lawsuit claims that Audi willfully ignored an auto defect in the start/stop function in thousands of 2017-2020 vehicles that is “dangerous to drivers, vehicle occupants and innocent bystanders” and “could result in injuries or even...read more

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Chevy Cobalt and Chevrolet HHR Fuel Leaks Under Investigation

By Norman Taylor & Associates
  August 14, 2020
  Chevrolet

The U.S. government’s road safety agency recently opened an investigation into possible fuel leaks by more than 614,000 vehicles manufactured by General Motors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it received more than 200 complaints from vehicle owners with 2008-2010 Cobalt cars and 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SUVs. Thirty-nine of the complaints specified that there...read more

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