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Hyundai and Kia Engine Settlement Preliminarily Approved Judge grants preliminary approval to settlement involving Theta II GDI engines.
— A Hyundai and Kia engine settlement has been granted preliminary approval after the judge found the settlement was fair and adequate to owners and lessees. The Hyundai and Kia class action lawsuit includes vehicles originally equipped with or replaced with Theta II 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engines in the U.S. 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonatas 2013-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports 2014-2015, 2018 and ...
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Ford MPG Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed, Argues Ford Ford says owners don't understand that estimated fuel economy means, estimated.
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— A Ford mpg lawsuit allegedly should be dismissed because the owners who sued apparently don't understand the word " estimated ." That argument is made by Ford in its motion to dismiss the mpg lawsuit which alleges the automaker overstated fuel economy estimates. Multiple class action lawsuits were consolidated in a Michigan courtroom, but all carry the same core allegation: Ford allegedly sold 2017-2019 vehicles with false mpg ratings that fooled regulators ...
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Dodge Dart Manual Transmission Problems Debated in Court Dodge Dart clutch class action lawsuit continues in a California courtroom.
— Dodge Dart manual transmission problems which caused a class action lawsuit will continue to be debated in court for Dart owners in California who claim the clutch pedals fall to the floors. Plaintiff Carlos Victorino filed the Dodge Dart class action lawsuit which included another plaintiff who was later dismissed following a settlement with Fiat Chrysler (FCA). Plaintiff Victorino alleges the clutch pedals fail and fall to the floorboards where they ...
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Honda Window Regulator Lawsuit: No Class Action Honda Pilot owners complain about window regulators that fail and windows that fall into the doors.
— A Honda window regulator lawsuit won't move forward as a class action after an appeals court shot down that idea in a 2-1 ruling. The plaintiff filed the original lawsuit by alleging defective Honda window regulators caused the windows to fall into the door frames. The proposed class action included the 2000-2011 Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Element, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, and 2000-2011 Acura MDX, Acura TSX, Acura RL and Acura ...
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Mercedes Says Burl Walnut Wood Trim Lawsuit Should End Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles allegedly have wood trim that discolors and fades from UV rays.
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— A Mercedes-Benz burl walnut wood trim class action lawsuit is trying to move through court, but the automaker is trying to convince the judge the case should be permanently dismissed. The plaintiff alleges 2009-2016 E-Class vehicles are equipped with wood trim that fades on the dashboards, center consoles and doors. According to the class action, the plaintiff purchased her vehicle used, but it came with a pre-owned warranty that allegedly didn't cover the ...
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Chrysler Warranty Problems Cause Class Action Alleged Lifetime Powertrain Warranty problems send Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners to court.
— Chrysler warranty problems have caused a class action lawsuit filed by Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners. According to the plaintiffs, the lawsuit includes 2006-2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles sold on or after July 26, 2007. Each vehicle came with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to repair or replace powertrain components. The class action includes Chrysler customers in these states. Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, ...
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Acura Oil Consumption Settlement Reached Acura agrees to settle oil consumption class action lawsuit that alleges J37 engines are bad.
— An Acura oil consumption settlement has been reached after vehicle owners alleged the following models are equipped with defective 3.7-liter J37 engines. 2010-2013 Acura MDX 2011-2012 Acura RL 2009-2014 Acura TL 2010-2013 Acura ZDX The Acura oil consumption settlement still needs to receive final approval by the judge in July, but vehicle owners and Honda agreed to the terms. According to the class action lawsuit, the plaintiffs say they ...
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GMC Acadia 'Shift to Park' Lawsuit Filed in Texas Acadia drivers say they see 'Shift to Park' warnings even though the gear shifters are in PARK.
— A GMC Acadia "Shift to Park" lawsuit alleges drivers receive warning messages because the vehicles fail to detect the drivers moved the transmission shifters into PARK. This allegedly prevents a driver from shutting off and locking the Acadia, even though the shifter is already in PARK. The "Shift to Park" class action lawsuit includes all consumers in Texas who bought or leased 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs. Plaintiff Brandy Smith purchased a new 2017 GMC ...
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Hyundai Palisade Windshield Crack Lawsuit Filed Class action alleges 2020 Hyundai Palisade windshields crack and chip way too easily.
— A 2020 Hyundai Palisade windshield crack lawsuit alleges the glass cracks, chips and breaks, then customers are stuck with the expense of repairing or replacing the windshields. Model year 2020 Hyundai Palisade owners complain of windshield cracks from the smallest objects striking the glass, and in some cases customers claim nothing hit the windshields. The Hyundai Palisade windshield crack class action lawsuit was filed by two named plaintiffs who claim the ...
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Subaru Unintended Acceleration Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Forester, Legacy and Outback vehicles accelerate out of control.
— Alleged Subaru acceleration problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2012-2018 Subaru Forester, 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy and 2015-2019 Subaru Outback vehicles have defects that cause sudden unintended acceleration. One plaintiff says she purchased a new 2015 Subaru Forester in November 2014, but in December 2019 the vehicle allegedly suffered from sudden unintended acceleration. The Subaru owner says she was driving slowly in a parking lot with ...
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Chrysler Valve Stem Lawsuit Loses Plaintiff Judge rules plaintiff cannot represent minivan owners after evidence was intentionally destroyed.
— A Chrysler minivan valve stem lawsuit won't include a Dodge Grand Caravan owner who joined an existing class action filed over the tire pressure monitoring systems. Plaintiff Robert Tomassini filed the valve stem class action lawsuit alleging the stems are defective in 2008-2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans. The plaintiff eventually filed a motion to permit Mr. Thomas Hromowyk to be added as an additional class representative, and ...
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Febreze CAR Vent Clip Complaint Filed in Court Customers complain Febreze CAR Vent Clips leak oil, causing property damage to interiors.
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— A Febreze CAR Vent Clip complaint has been filed in a California federal court alleging Procter & Gamble (P&G) sells clips that leak oil or other substances which cause damage to interior components and surfaces. The Febreze CAR Vent Clip class action lawsuit includes all entities and consumers in the U.S. who purchased or used Febreze CAR Vent Clips and sustained property damage. Febreze CAR Vent Clips are air fresheners that clip onto the interior vents of ...
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Tesla Touchscreen Lawsuit Says Screens Go Black Tesla owner alleges Model S and Model X vehicles have defective media control units (MCUs)
— A Tesla touchscreen lawsuit alleges the media control units (MCUs) go black, freeze, crash and fail after only a few years of use in 2014-2016 Model S and 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The touchscreen failures allegedly cause serious safety hazards because essential functions are lost when the touchscreens go black or freeze. According to the class action lawsuit, the touchscreens are the gateways between users and the safety, navigation, entertainment and ...
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Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Dismissed Ford Explorers allegedly made Washington police officers sick from exhaust fumes.
— A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit has been dismissed after Washington police officers failed to convince the judge that multiple medical conditions were all caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. The plaintiffs allege 2011-2018 Ford Explorers were designed and manufactured with flaws that “ cause the presence of exhaust fumes, including carbon monoxide, in the passenger compartment while the vehicles are in use .” According to the plaintiffs, carbon ...
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Honda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Says Pumps Fail Honda and DENSO lawsuit alleges Honda misdiagnosed pump problems in 2019.
— A Honda fuel pump class action lawsuit has been filed against the automaker and pump manufacturer DENSO, alleging all 2013-2019 Honda vehicles equipped with the fuel pumps are defective. The Honda owner who filed the lawsuit says he owns a 2016 Honda Accord which he purchased used when the car had about 18,000 miles on it. The lawsuit doesn't allege the Accord suffered any fuel pump problems, but the plaintiff claims he " purchased a vehicle of lesser ...
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VW Fuel Economy Settlement Receives Final Approval Class action lawsuit alleges Volkswagen overstated fuel economy estimates by 1 mpg.
— Certain owners and lessees of Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles equipped with gasoline engines will receive between $518.40 and $2,332.80 per vehicle after a federal judge approved a fuel economy class action settlement. According to court documents, Volkswagen agreed to pay more than $96 million for marketing vehicles with overstated fuel economy. Judge Charles R. Breyer approved the settlement by finding the terms were fair and adequate to ...
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Acura Deceleration Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Acura MDX and RDX SUVs allegedly suffer hesitation when accelerating.
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— Acura deceleration problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges MDX and RDX SUVs suffer hesitation when accelerating due to defects that have allegedly existed since the vehicles were first sold. The Acura deceleration lawsuit includes owners and lessees of 2016-2020 Acura MDX and 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs which allegedly suffer from sudden rapid deceleration, stalled engines, hesitation while accelerating and transmissions that shift into NEUTRAL while ...
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56 Million Takata Inflators Won't Be Recalled Safety regulators determine airbags are safe for the life of the vehicles, allegedly.
— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided about 56 million Takata airbag inflators won't be recalled as planned, a decision which quickly got the attention of safety advocates. About 19 automakers won't be forced to replace the Takata airbag inflators after an independent company studied the lifespan of airbag inflators equipped with chemical drying agents. An independent aerospace company associated with Northrop Grumman tested ...
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Range Rover Diesel Particulate Filter Problems Cause Lawsuit Land Rover owner says he was forced to pay thousands of dollars to replace a clogged diesel filter.
— Range Rover diesel particulate filter problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the filters clog and the SUVs suddenly lose power while driving. According to the class action lawsuit, diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems affect 2018 Land Rover Range Rovers and other vehicles equipped with similar DPF systems. In addition to losing power, the lawsuit alleges clogged filters cause vehicles to shut down, increasing the risk of crashes and leaving occupants ...
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Mercedes Fined $63 Million Over Alleged Emissions Violations South Korean regulators claim Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche must pay up.
— Mercedes-Benz Korea has been fined more than $63 million (77.6 billion won) for allegedly selling vehicles with illegal emissions systems, the largest South Korean fine laid on an automaker for alleged emissions violations. According to the Ministry of Environment, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Nissan Korea and Porsche Korea manipulated their emissions systems to intentionally defraud consumers and the government. Korean regulators accuse Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche ...
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