Defective Automobile
Subaru Vehicles with Defective Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pumps Class Action
Denso makes low-pressure fuel pumps that are installed in Subaru vehicles, including the 2019 Impreza, Ascent, Legacy, or Outback. The complaint alleges the Denso pumps can cause engines to fail to accelerate or shut down and vehicles to stall, putting the occupants in danger. Worst of all, a limited recall of the vehicles offers a Read more
Chevrolet Camaro Passenger-Side Airbag Not Deploying Class Action
Drivers and passengers don’t pay much attention to the airbags in their cars, probably because they can’t actually see them until an accident happens. The complaint for this class action alleges that certain Chevrolet Camaros have defects in the passenger-side airbag systems that caused the airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash. Read more
Porsche 911 and Panamera False Emissions Data Class Action
Remember the Volkswagen and Audi emissions cheating scandals, where defeat devices were installed on vehicles to provide false figures during emissions tests? This class action alleges that Porsche has committed a similar sin: It accuses Porsche of developing both similar and additional methods of delivering false emissions data, in its 2009-2016 Panamera and 911 cars. Read more
Ford F-150 5.0L Engines Excessive Oil Consumption Class Action
Do certain Ford F-150 trucks with 5.0 engines consume excess amounts of oil? The complaint for this class action alleges they do—and worse, it claims they can experience unexpected stalling and engine failure when they are in motion. The complaint claims that Ford has known about the problem for a long time but has failed Read more
Chevrolet Bolt Batteries May Catch Fire When Fully Charged Class Action
General Motors, LLC makes Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, says the complaint for this class action, which have defective batteries “which pose a significant fire risk when charged to full or near full capacity.” Frighteningly, the complaint claims, “The fire risk stemming from the defective high voltage batteries is present even when the vehicle is off, Read more
Chevrolet Bolt Lithium-Ion Battery and Charging Fires Class Action
No purchaser of an electric vehicle would be happy to discover that an “interim fix” for a defect in it involves lowering the amount of charge it will take, thereby lowering the number of miles it can travel without recharging. But it’s probably better than having a fully-charged battery burst into flames. The complaint for Read more
Chevy and GMC Gen IV Vortec Engines Excessive Oil Consumption Illinois Class Action
General Motors made its Generation IV 5.3 Liter Vortec 5300 LC9 engines available as an option in certain of its Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the vehicles with this engine installed were “engineered to fail” because of an abnormally high consumption of oil, which results in “low Read more
BMW Timing Chain and Oil Pump Drive Chain Settlement
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC are settling a class action claiming that the timing chain or oil pump drive chain in certain BMW vehicles is defective. If these items fail, the complaint alleged, it could lead to sudden engine failure and loss of power. Read more
BMW Electric Coolant Pump Settlement
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC are settling a class action claiming that the electric engine coolant pumps in certain BMW vehicles are defective. If the coolant pump fails, the complaint alleged, it could lead to sudden engine failure and loss of power. Read more
Ford and Lincoln Vehicles Leaking Engine Coolant Class Action
Ford Motor Company uses its Ecoboost engines in many of its vehicles, including Ford Escapes, Fusions, and Edges and Lincoln MKCs and MKZs. The engines come in different sizes, but the complaint for this class action alleges they all have the same defect: They can leak coolant, which can lead to overheating, engine failure, and Read more