Automobile
GM IOR Defective 7-Inch In-Dash Infotainment System Class Action
If the volume of your car radio suddenly spiked to its maximum level, what would that do to your driving? The IOR 7-inch in-dash audio system installed in certain GM and Chevy vehicles does experience such spikes in radio volume, alleges this complaint, along with other problems. The class action brings suit against General Motors, Read moreAutomobile
Toyota Defective Fuel Pump Can Cause Shutdowns New Jersey Class Action
The complaint for this New Jersey class action introduces its allegations in stark terms: “This action concerns a dangerous defect in the low-pressure fuel pump … which can fail and cause Toyota’s most popular models … to unexpectedly stall and cause engine shut down even when the vehicle is at high speeds, presenting an immediate Read moreAutomobile
Chrysler and Dodge Vehicles Separating Trim Class Action
Three vehicles made by FCA US, LLC have interior trim that begins to separate from the backing, primarily on the front doors, says the complaint to this class action, and in other places as well. The complaint alleges breaches of warranty, among other things, on certain Chrysler 300s, Dodge Chargers, and Dodge Daytonas. Read moreAutomobile
Subaru Vehicles Sudden Unintended Acceleration California Class Action
On January 19, 2020, plaintiff Suzanne Bare was stopped in her 2016 Subaru Legacy with her foot on the brake. When she tried to put the vehicle into park, the vehicle shot forward instead, slamming into a fence, do damage to both the fence and her vehicle. The complaint for this class action alleges that Read moreAutomobile
Lippert Defective Axles on Towable RVs and Frame Failure Class Action
This class action is about axles in towable recreational vehicles (TRVs). The complaint alleges that axles made by Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) have a defect that results in damage to the TRV’s frame. The axles are installed in TRVs, including the Forest River Surveyor TRV made by Forest River, Inc. and sold by DeMartini RV Read moreAutomobile
Ford Rangers and F-150s False Fuel Mileage Calculation Class Action
Ford Motor Company has been sued for making false mileage claims for some of its vehicles. This class action alleges that both certain Ford Rangers and certain F-150s do not get the mileage that Ford advertised for them because, the complaint claims, Ford cheated on its testing. Read moreAutomobile
Jeeps, Other Vehicles with ZF 9HP Automatic Transmissions Class Action
When FCA US, LLC released its first vehicles equipped with a ZF 9HP nine-speed automatic transmission, it touted it as a “leading-edge solution to … mileage and emissions objectives.” However, even prior to its release, the complaint alleges, the transmission was “plagued with problems.” It claims that “FCA knowingly rushed a product to market that Read moreAutomobile
Volkswagen Front Assist System Sudden Braking Class Action
A car that suddenly slows or stops without input from the driver can create a dangerous situation. The complaint for this class action alleges that certain vehicles made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. or Volkswagen, AG have a defect in their Front Assist systems that “results imn sudden and unexpected slowing, sudden stopping and Read moreAutomobile
FCA Tigershark MultiAir II Engine Shut-Off Class Action
The complaint for this class action alleges that the 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engine used in certain FCA US, LLC vehicles is defective. According to the complaint, the engines can stall without warning while in use. This appears to be because, the complaint claims, these engines “consume oil at a furious pace and at a Read moreAutomobile
Chrysler 300, Pacifica UConnect System Defect Class Action
The UConnect “infotainment” system installed in certain 2017-2019 Chrysler vehicles is defective, the complaint for this class action says, “result[ing] in the need for frequent software updates and expensive replacements of screens and related components. The complaint alleges that the vehicles’ manufacturer, FCA US, LLC sells the vehicles to unsuspecting consumers without warnings about the Read moreAutomobile