Automobile
Porsche Emissions Warranty “High-Priced” Parts California Class Action
California law requires emission control system warranties on new passenger vehicles. In particular, automakers are required to identify high-priced parts that pertain to emissions control and to provide a 7-year, 70,000-mile warranty for them. The complaint for this class action alleges that Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has improperly limited the parts it includes in Read moreAutomobile
Toyota Highlander Hybrids Fuel Tank Capacity Class Action
The 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander hybrids have been advertised as having a 17.1-gallon fuel tank and great mileage that results in a range of around 615 miles on a single tank of gas. But the complaint for this class action alleges that drivers can only put 12-14 gallons in the tank, meaning that even a full Read moreAutomobile
Toyota RAV4 Battery-Related Stalling and Fires Class Action
Pamela Woodman, one of the plaintiffs in this class action, was driving her Toyota RAV4 when she smelled burning rubber. “As she pulled over [to] the side of the road,” says the complaint, “Plaintiff Woodman saw flames coming from the center console. She stopped the vehicle and exited quickly, before the vehicle burned to its Read moreAutomobile
Dodge Challengers, Chargers, Demons Rear Differential Defect Class Action
FCA US, LLC makes Dodge Challengers and Chargers equipped with V8 engines. The complaint for this class action alleges that these vehicles have a defect that is latent but already present at the time they are sold: “FCA equipped these vehicles with high horsepower engines and marketed the vehicles as track-capable but failed to disclose Read moreAutomobile
Mercedes Repairs to PZEVs Under California Emissions Warranty Class Action
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has received credits from California for its distribution of Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV). In exchange, MBUSA is supposed to extend its California Emissions Warranties on the vehicles. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the company does not pay for all the parts and labor costs that Read moreAutomobile
Ford F-350 Overstated Towing Capacity Class Action
Ford advertised certain of its 2020 F-350 pickup trucks as having “Best in Class” towing capacity. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the specification documents given to those who bought or leased the vehicles overstated their towing or hauling capacity. If those who own or lease the vehicles load them to the Read moreAutomobile
Chrysler Ram Trucks Inadequate Warm Up Protection New Jersey Class Action
This class action addresses a defect in certain Chrysler Ram trucks that could possibly end up with a hole punched in the engine. The complaint alleges that the vehicles have inadequate warm-up protection, which can eventually lead to engine failure. FCA US, LLC, the maker, has issued a recall to address the defect, but it Read moreAutomobile
Honda Ridgeline Backup Camera Failures Class Action
A vehicle’s backup camera is part of its safety equipment. If the backup camera fails, it increases the risk of a collision with people or objects behind the vehicle when it is backing up. The complaint for this class action alleges that the backup camera in certain Honda Ridgeline vehicles may fail or become intermittent Read moreAutomobile
Honda CR-V and Accord Parasitic Drain Defect Class Action
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. makes many popular models of cars. But the complaint for this class action alleges that certain Honda CR-Vs and Accords have a problem the complaint calls the parasitic drain defect that permits electrical components to stay on when the vehicle is shut off and to keep on draining its battery. Read moreAutomobile
BMW 430i Does Not Have Promised Cornering Lights Class Action
This class action brings suit against BMW of North America, LLC on a very simple allegation: Its 2021 BMW 430i and 430i xDrive vehicles are sold as being equipped with cornering lights, but the vehicles do not in fact have cornering lights. Read moreAutomobile