Defective Automobile
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 more
Hyundai Theta Engine Settlement
Hyundai Motor America, Inc. (HMA) and Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) are settling two class actions alleging that certain of their vehicles, equipped with 2.0 and 2.4 liter genuine Theta II gasoline direct injection engines have a defect. The complaints alleged that the defect can cause engine seizure, stalling engine failure, and engine fires; and that Read more
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 more
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 more
Land Rover 2017 Discovery Windshield Water Breach Class Action
The vehicles made or sold by Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC are purported to be luxury vehicles. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the 2017 Land Rover Discovery has a windshield defect that allows water to enter, which can cause damage, including the destruction of the vehicle’s computer system. Read more
FCA Tigershark Multiair Engines Excessive Oil Consumption Michigan Class Action
FCA US, LLC equips a variety of its vehicles with a 2.4L Tigershark multiair four-cylinder engine. The complaint for this class action alleges that this engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, which can lead to the vehicle stalling while turning, accelerating, or decelerating, creating a safety hazard. It also alleges that the oil consumption problem Read more
Toyota, Lexus Defective Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Class Action
According to the complaint for this class action, certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles have a defective low-pressure fuel pump that can lead to a stall and engine shutdown—a defect the complaint says Toyota knew about although it did not warn purchasers and lessees of the vehicles. The complaint brings suit against a group of related Read more
FCA Vehicles with Tigershark Engines Oil and Shut Off Class Action
This class action alleges that FCA US, LLC is selling vehicles with a defective 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines. The complaint claims that the vehicles consume excessive amounts of oil and, worse, “to avoid engine damage when oil pressure drops too low, [they] shut off during operation without warning.” What makes this defect particularly frightening, Read more
Toyota Scion RF-S Post-Valve-Spring-Repair Problems Class Action
Cures should not be worse than the disease. In this class action, the complaint alleges that a vehicle made by Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., the Scion FR-S, was recalled for defective springs. The complaint alleges that “the attempted repairs … have caused total engine failure in a significant percentage of the vehicles…. The attempted Read more
Ford Mustang MT82 Manual Transmission Defect Class Action
The MT82 manual transmission in certain Ford Mustang vehicles has a defect, the complaint for this class action claims: It allegedly slips, jerks, clashes gears, and harshly engages. These actions, the complaint alleges, cause “premature internal wear, increased shift efforts, an inability to drive, and eventually [] a catastrophic failure.” Read more