2014-2017 Ram ProMaster Recall by Chrysler 113,896 Vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) announced a recall this week for its 2014 to 2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles due to incorrect information on the dashboard labels, the sun visor, and owner’s manuals, according to the company, the labels incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with advanced front driver and passenger airbags, but that is not the case.  The labeling therefore fails … Read More

2017 Nissan Versa and Versa Note Recall Airbag Problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 509 of its 2017 Nissan Versa and 2017 Versa Note vehicles due to a problem with the airbags. The problem is linked to a defective ring plate that is used to secure the air bag cushion with the front air bag assembly on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the ring plate fails it … Read More

11,200 Buick LaCrosse Cars Recalled for Safety Risk

General Motors will recall 11,200 2017 Buick Lacrosse sedans due to a problem involving the rear suspension that could result in a collision. The problem stems from toe links that may have been installed improperly and possibly come loose and disconnect from the suspension system.  Owners of these vehicles are being asked to return the vehicle to the dealerships for … Read More

Nissan Recalls 25K Sentra and Leaf Vehicles for Air Bag Problem

Nissan North America is recalling 25,283 vehicles due to a problem involving airbags that may not deploy properly if there was a collision, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 2015 to 2017 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles and 2014 to 2017 Nissan Sentra cars. Specifically, airbag inflator components made in by Daicel in Beaver Dam, Kentucky are defective as … Read More

Toyota Recalls 228,000 Tacoma Pickup Trucks for Oil Leaks

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling roughly a quarter of a million 2016 and 2017 Tacoma pickup trucks due to a potential oil leak in the rear differential that could seize and lock the back wheels. The company stated that over time and with continued use, the leaking oil could damage the rear differential. A driver operating the pickup … Read More

Tesla Recalls 53,000 Model S and Model X Vehicles for Parking Brake Issue

Parking Brake Recall for Tesla Model X Electric Vehicles Tesla Inc., is recalling 53,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the parking brake. Specifically, the Palo Alto, California-based EV manufacturer reports that the parking brake on certain Model S and Model X vehicles may get stuck in the “on position” due to a small gear that holds and operates the … Read More

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 58K Cars Due to Loss of Power Steering Issue

Mercedes-Benz USA plans to recall some 58,323 luxury SUVs made in 2016 and 2017 due to an electric power steering issue that could create a loss of power and increased crash risk for drivers. “This is a dangerous defect that could cause serious injuries or even death,” said Attorney James Johnson. “A driver experiencing a loss of power steering would … Read More

35,674 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs Recalled for Door Problem

Some owners of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport compact SUVs may unexpectedly have their doors fly open while driving due to a faulty inside door latch mechanism. The inside door latches may not work properly at higher temperatures, though they work correctly under normal weather conditions. Mitsubishi Motors North America reported that the latch elements manufactured by its Japanese parts … Read More

33K 2017 Subaru Impreza Cars Recalled for Stalling Problem

DETROIT, Michigan (April 20, 2017) — Some owners of the 2017 Subaru Impreza reported in January that their brand new vehicles were unexpectedly stalling. Subaru Corporation investigated the problem and now has recalled some 33,000, 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles in the United States. The recall  was announced this week due to a problem the auto maker discovered with winter fuel blends that could cause … Read More

How Does California Lemon Law Apply to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles?

More consumers are choosing green vehicles such as electric and hybrids, especially in California where there is considerable infrastructure to support it. Indeed, more than half of all electric vehicle sales was in the Golden State – in part due to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) goal of 1.5 million vehicles by 2025. National sales of electric vehicles went up 37 … Read More

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due To Crash Hazard

Moline, Illinois (April 12, 2017) — Consumers who own certain crossover John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles are being asked to stop driving them and take them in for repairs after the manufacturer announced a problem with the dust boot on the throttle cable that can come loose. If this happens the vehicle may not slow down or stop, posing a crash hazard. So far, … Read More