Posts Tagged ‘automobile problems’

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Honda Shift Interlock Brake Problem

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow during sub freezing temperatures. (more…)

Nissan Recalls Improperly Cast Brake Torque Members

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Infiniti JX and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles because the front brake torque member may have been improperly cast. During the front brake torque member casting process, molten iron overflow from one mold to the other partially filled the mold cavities and began to cool. (more…)

Buick Lacrosse Buyback For Suspension Problem

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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

Our California lemon law offices were recently contacted by a Delano, California resident who had purchased a Buick Lacrosse that was experiencing suspension problems. (more…)