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Hyundai and Kia Recall 570,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for 570,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The issue stems from tow hitch wiring harnesses with modules purchased through Hyundai or other authorized retailers. A circuit board in the module could be susceptible to water, which can cause an electric short and result in fire. Here’s
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Tesla Model S and Model X Suspension Defect Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California
A recent class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California alleges Tesla sold Model S and Model X vehicles with a suspension defect. Plaintiffs claim that the Tesla vehicles at issue have one or more defects in their suspension system that cause the “front and rear control arm assembly components to prematurely loosen,
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Chevrolet Recalls Over 50,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
In August 2021, GM announced a third recall of the Bolt EV, covering over 141,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The company urged owners to park outside and not leave their cars charging overnight. The recall affects Bolt EV vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2022 and 2022 Bolt EUV models. According to GM,
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 28,000 Vehicles for Risk of Fire
Mercedes-Benz recalled almost 28,000 vehicles in January 2023 for risk of fire. The German automaker stated that a wiring defect could short-circuit the electrical system, leading to increased fire risk if the ignition is turned off for long periods. Here’s what you should know: According to Mercedes-Benz, numerous claims tie back to this issue, some
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Honda CRV Class Action Lawsuit over Drained Battery
Everyone wants a vehicle they can count on, and Honda is a brand known for reliability. However, a 2021 class action lawsuit against Honda alleges that the auto manufacturer sold more than two million vehicles with a defect that causes cars to stop while driving, stall, or not turn on. Do you feel stuck driving
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2021 Mazda Oil Consumption Defect Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California
A recent class action lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of California alleges Mazda sold 2021 vehicles with a severe oil consumption defect. Plaintiffs claim that specific 2021 Mazda vehicles have a defect causing the cars to leak oil, consuming excessive amounts of it. Low oil levels can cause long-term damage to a car’s engine,
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 300k Vehicles for Risk of Engine Stalling
Mercedes-Benz recalled 324,000 vehicles in December 2022 for a water-intrusion defect that can cause the car’s engine to stall out, increasing the risk of a crash. Here’s what you need to know: So far, there haven’t been any reports of crashes, property damage, injuries, or deaths related to this defect. If you own a Mercedes
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Chevy, GM 10-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Need to Know
Some of Chevy’s most popular vehicles are experiencing issues with their 10-speed transmissions. Affected cars include the brand new GMC Sierra, Chevy Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevy Silverado (though the full list is much more extensive, as seen below). Do you own a GM or Chevy vehicle that’s experienced transmission problems? If so, you might
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Ford’s 10-Speed Transmission Problems
Ford’s new 10-speed transmission doesn’t seem to be living up to its promises. Drivers of specific Ford vehicles have experienced enough transmission issues that attorneys are working on gathering evidence to see if a class action lawsuit is viable. If you’re an owner or lessee of a 2018-2022 Ford Mustang, Expedition, or Lincoln Navigator, 2017-2022
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Tesla Safety Recall: 1.1 Million Vehicles with Power Window Issue
In September 2022, Tesla issued a voluntary recall for 1.1 million vehicles due to an issue with the window reversal software. This recall affects the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y. This problem poses a safety concern: the window might not react properly when it detects an obstruction, leading to an increased
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GM Fuel Injector & Wiring Harness Chafing Problems
Does your GM vehicle have issues starting, accelerating, or misfiring? Your car might have fuel injector defects. From brand new Cadillacs to Escalades and Suburbans, these problems affect some of GM’s most popular vehicles. General Motors cars are dealing with some serious fuel injector issues, even in some of its newest models: GMC Cadillac Fuel
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Lawsuit Filed Over Chevy Bolt EV Blind Spot Monitoring Issues
Chevy is one of the latest vehicle manufacturers facing a class action lawsuit, which alleges that certain vehicles have faulty blind spot monitors on the passenger side that activate warning lights when there is nothing present in the blind spots. The Blind Spot Monitoring safety system issues allegedly impact 2018-2020 Chevy Bolt EV vehicles. Safety
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Ford and Lincoln Recall Thousands of Vehicles in July
Ford and Lincoln announced three (3) recalls on July 16, 2021. Yahoo has general information about the batch of summer recalls, which affect hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs. For more specific information about each recall, you can contact the vehicle manufacturer. Ford Recalls More Than 700,000 Explorers Ford has issued the recall of 774,696
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GM Recalls 2017-2019 Chevy Bolts Over Fire Risk
First Recall Issued In November 2020, GM issued a recall for certain Chevy Bolt EV vehicle models citing a potential fire risk associated with the vehicles’ battery. The recall was specifically associated with 2017-2018 Bolts, as well as some 2019 Bolts. The problematic battery cells were from design level N2.1 and produced in LG Chem’s Ochang, Korea
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Is there a Fix for the Jeep Gladiator’s Loose Steering?
Does your new Jeep Gladiator pull left or right when driving? Is it difficult to steer, or are you finding yourself constantly having to keep the vehicle straight when driving at high speeds? If so, know that you are not alone. Many drivers across the country have reported loose steering and other similar problems with
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 300k+ Vehicles with Backup Camera Issue
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