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
Read More5 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
Read MoreWhat Is Recall Clustering?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
January 27, 2021
Auto Recalls, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, News, Recall Clustering, Recalls
Recall clustering is a phenomenon that occurs when automakers delay recalls to minimize stock penalties and avoid being the first safety issue in a news cycle. Researchers at Notre Dame recently uncovered the problematic trend in a study called, “Hiding in the Herd: The Product Recall Clustering Phenomenon.” After analyzing 3,117 auto recalls over a 48-year period, researchers...read more
Read MoreTroublesome Alfa Romeo Stelvio Vehicles Recalled for Numerous Defects
By Norman Taylor & Associates
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
Read MoreDo I Have a Lemon Vehicle If My Car Was Recalled?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
While a recalled vehicle and a lemon have similarities, they are viewed quite differently under the law. What Is a Recall? It is important first to understand how a recall is determined on a national level. When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) deems that a specific vehicle, part, or add-on is no longer meeting the...read more
Read MoreOctober is National Fall Car Care Month
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 23, 2020
News
October is National Fall Car Care Month. Every year, the Car Care Council designates two months out of the year to bring awareness to the importance of regular car care – one in the spring and one in the fall. In the springtime, winter is ending and cars should be prepared for spring driving and summer road...read more
Read MoreCommon Transmission Problems in Lemon Law Cases
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 14, 2020
Transmission Defects
It probably goes without saying that a vehicle without a properly operating or functioning transmission system will inevitably run into some problems. As experts in the field of lemon law, the attorneys at Norman Taylor & Associates know all too well about common transmission problems that occur because of defective vehicle parts. Here are some...read more
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreClass-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
Read MoreChevy 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
Read MoreGeneral Motors Class Action Alleges Engine Oil Guzzling Defect
By Norman Taylor & Associates
August 10, 2020
General Motors, Lemon Law
General Motors was hit with a certified class action lawsuit earlier this year. The lawsuit was originally dismissed in 2017 before the plaintiffs amended their complaint, which now alleges that the Gen IV Vortec 5300 engines, used in 2010-2014 vehicles, have defects that cause excessive oil consumption and damage the entire engine. Safety Concerns and Fraudulent...read more
Read More6 Steps to Preparing Your Lemon Law Claim
By Norman Taylor & Associates
July 13, 2020
Lemon Law
The excitement of buying a car can quickly turn sour when you find out that you may have purchased a lemon. These vehicles are not just a costly inconvenience but can affect your vehicle’s use, value, and safety. Not every troublesome car is a lemon, but if you believe that you even possibly have one...read more
Read More