Archive for the ‘Manufacturer defect’ Category

Subaru Steering Could Disengage

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Subaru will be asking approximately five thousand 2013 Legacy and 2013 Outback owners to bring their vehicles in for repairs to fix a problem with the steering column. (more…)

Automakers and Dealers Oppose Rental Recall Bill

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

A Tuesday meeting of the senate, automobile manufacturers, and auto dealers resulted in a negotiation stalemate with the proposed new rental recall legislation that would prohibit automobile rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that have recalls on them. (more…)

Lemon Alert! Maserati Suspension Problem

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Maserati North America is recalling 7,438 luxury sport sedans, two door coupes, and sports cars for a problem with the suspension that could lead to the rear tie rod assemblies weakening and possibly failing. (more…)

Chrysler Recalls Dodge And Jeep SUVs

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Another batch of Chrysler recalls will have certain Dodge, and Jeep SUVs returned to the dealership to repair engine cooling, airbags, and possible vehicle roll away problems. Anyone receiving a notice are asked to take their vehicles in as soon as possible. For more information about these recalls, owners are asked to contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. (more…)

Toyota FJ Cruiser Lighting Problem

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Toyota will be recalling approximately fifteen hundred 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles sold with Toyota’s auxiliary driving lamp kits mounted to the front bumper. These lights include two 55 watt bulbs which can be illuminated only with the vehicle’s upper headlamp beams, at the option of the driver. (more…)

BMW 3 Series Added To Massive Airbag Recall

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

A recent internal investigation at BMW will have the automobile manufacturer recalling certain 2002 and 2003 BMW wagon, coupe, and convertable vehicles as part of the massive Takata airbag recall announced in the middle of April. (more…)

GM Sedans Equipped with eAssist Could Experience Trunk Fires

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

General Motors have announced a recall for over 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system. According to GM overheating of the circuit boards in the Generator Control Module (GCM) could result in loss of battery charge, the illumination of the engine malfunction indicator light, and in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. Two trunk fires have already been reported as a result of the issue. (more…)

Lemon Alert! Honda Fit Stability Problem

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 Honda Fit multi purpose vehicles (MPV) because they may fail to meet the requirements of the Federal Vehicle Motor Safety standards for electronic stability control (ESC). The ECS system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at steering angles with certain tires. (more…)

2010 Toyota Tacoma Buyback For Suspension

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)

Suspension problems often exhibit symptoms such as unfamiliar noises, vibrations, questionable handling, and unusual tire wear. When problems appear, finding a remedy can often be difficult because there are so many moving parts within the system.

When a Corona, California resident contacted our California lemon law offices with a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with thirteen (13) repair attempts of the suspension, one of our attorney’s performed a free case evaluation which showed that he had a strong lemon law case. (more…)

Subaru Defective Floor Mat Problem

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Subaru will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2014 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured between January 2013 – March 2013. According to the automobile manufacturer, certain vehicles have floor mats in which the resin composition used in the backing was not manufactured to the correct specifications. (more…)