Automobile
Ford Escape, Bronco Cracked Fuel Injector Fires Class Action
This class action alleges that certain Ford Motor Company Escape and Bronco vehicles with 1.5L engines have defective fuel injectors that can crack and leak gasoline, which may then catch fire. It also claims Ford took more than a year to issue a recall, and that the “fix” offered does not address the cracking problem Read moreAutomobile
Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler eTorque and Stalling Incidents Class Action
Certain Ram 1500 trucks and Jeep Wrangler vehicles have an eTorque system that the maker, FCA US, LLC describes as a “mild hybrid” system that supposedly improves fuel economy while retaining power, torque, and capability. But the complaint alleges that the system is defective and may shut the vehicles’ engines off, put the transmission into Read moreAutomobile
Mazda Vehicles Excessive Oil Consumption Class Action
This class action concerns a defect in certain 2021 vehicles made by Mazda Motor of America, Inc. that causes them to consume excessive amounts of oil. The complaint alleges that the valve stem seals are defective and let oil leak into the combustion chamber, causing them to consume too much oil, violating emissions standards, and Read moreAutomobile
Kia and Hyundai Vehicles Produced Without Immobilizers Class Action
This class action is another against Kia America, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America, alleging that certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles were made without immobilizers. The complaint claims this enables them to be easily stolen, and leads to damage to the vehicles, diminished value, and difficulty or higher costs in insuring them. Read moreAutomobile
Ford Maverick Defective Side Curtain Airbags Class Action
Side curtain airbags are meant to protect people inside a vehicle when it’s involved in a sideways crash or a rollover. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the Safety Canopy side curtain airbags installed in certain Ford Motor Company vehicles are defective and, instead of preventing injury during a crash, may increase Read moreAutomobile
Tesla Sudden Unintended Braking Defect in Traffic Class Action
Automakers are more and more often include features in their vehicles that are steps toward self-driving cars. Tesla claims to be a leader in developing self-driving vehicles. However, Tesla vehicles have an Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system that the complaint alleges is defective and slows or stops the vehicle when there’s no need for it, Read moreAutomobile
Defective ARC Airbags in Cadillac Escalades Tennessee Class Action
Airbags are safety equipment for vehicles, but the complaint for this class action alleges that some airbags can themselves become hazards. The complaint brings suit against ARC Automotive, Inc., Autoliv, Inc., Autoliv ASP, Inc., and General Motors, LLC for equipping certain vehicles with defective airbags that can “rupture and shoot metal shrapnel into the vehicle Read moreAutomobile
ARC Hybrid Airbags in BMW Vehicles May Injure or Kill Class Action
ARC Automotive, Inc. makes airbags. This class action brings suit against ARC, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and BMW of North America, LLC, alleging that BMW installed in airbags its vehicles that are made by ARC and that have hybrid inflators that are defective and subject to inadequate quality control, leading to potential injuries and even Read moreAutomobile
Honda, Acura Auto-Idle Stop Feature Often Fails to Restart Engine Class Action
Honda Motor Company, Ltd. and American Honda Motor Company, Inc. have introduced an interesting feature to some of their vehicles, intended to improve fuel efficiency. It’s called Auto-Idle Stop (AIS) and it is meant to stop the engine when the vehicle is stopped, for example at a red light. But the complaint for this class Read moreAutomobile
Kia, Hyundai Vehicles Frequently Stolen Without Immobilizers Class Action
This is another in a flood of class actions on Kia and Hyundai vehicles, this time aimed at Kia America, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America. The complaint alleges that certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles are unreasonably easy to steal because they were manufactured without immobilizers. Read moreAutomobile