Ford Recalls 140,000 EcoSport, Fusion Vehicles Over the past few years, owners of certain 2018 to 2022 Ford EcoSport SUVs have repeatedly complained to federal safety regulators about engine and brake failure while driving their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration listened to those complaints and last September opened an investigation into 240,000 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. That’s when the … Read More
GM Recall Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Trucks Brake Fluid Leak
General Motors recalled certain Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks made between 2019 and 2023 after the automaker learned of a potential brake fluid leak that could spark a fire. Roughly 40,428 vehicles could have the issue, including the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Meanwhile, U.S. … Read More
2021, 2022, 2023 Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Ford to Notify Owners of Popular Pickup Trucks About Rollaway Risk Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall for roughly 112,965 F-150s pickup trucks in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years that pose a rollaway risk from a defective axle hub bolt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affirmed that the vehicles subject to the recall are also … Read More
Honda HR-V Owners Report Shattering Windshields to NHTSA
Honda HR-V Owners Report Dangerous Windshields A woman unloading groceries from her 2023 Honda HR-V was startled when, without warning, her rear windshield suddenly shattered. The incident, however strange, was not an isolated one. Over in New Jersey, another mom reported her rear Honda HR-V windshield suddenly shattered. She was reportedly driving the SUV with her infant son facing backward … Read More
Ford EcoBoost Engine Failure Investigation Expands
NHTSA Investigating Faulty Intake Valve Design in Ford EcoBoost Engines Ford Motor Company has been replacing faulty EcoBoost engines in certain Ford Bronco SUVs, Ford Edge, Ford F-150 pickup trucks, and Lincoln Nautilus, but now federal safety regulators are stepping up an investigation into the problematic intake valve design in the engines. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) … Read More
High Beam Headlights Triggered by Turn Signals in 2023 Ram Pickup Trucks
Ram’s Turn Signals Accidentally Switch on High Beams Owners of certain models of the 2023 Ram pickup trucks report their high beam headlights inadvertently turn on when they use their turn signals and visa versa. The issue has been reportedly happening in several 2023 models including the Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, and 3500 Cab Chassis as well as … Read More
Parked Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs Catching Fire While Charging
32K Jeep Wrangler Hybrid SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk A small number of Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs are being recalled after an internal investigation by Stellantis discovered a fire risk while the electric vehicles were parked. The automaker’s routine review of customer data found eight vehicle fires from Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVS that were parked and turned off, Stellantis said … Read More
Ferrari Recall Due to Fire Risk: SF90 Stradale, SF90 Spider Hybrid EV
Potential Oil Leak/Fire in 614 Ferrari Supercars Owners of more than 600 Ferrari SF90 Stradale and SF90 Spider hybrid electric vehicles are urged not to drive the supercars due to a faulty oil delivery pipe that could cause a fire. The recall includes 614 SF90 vehicles rom the 2022 to 2024 model years that were built between November 7, 2022, … Read More
Ford Mustang Recall Faulty Brake Fluid Sensor, Safety Risk
188K 2020 to 2023 Ford Mustangs Recalled Over Safety Issue Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 187,922 of its 2020 to 2023 Mustang vehicles due to a faulty brake fluid level sensor. Roughly 123 owners of Ford Mustangs from these model years filed warranty claims that alleged a loss of brake fluid in their vehicles. While none … Read More
Client’s 2022 Kia Soul Spends 112 Days in Shop for Brake Failure
Kia Buys Back 2022 Soul in California Lemon Law Case Kia Soul is known for its weird boxy shape and silly hamster commercials, but some owners have serious concerns about brake failure. Since its launch back in 2008, the Kia Soul is now in its third generation and is marketed as a subcompact crossover, but looks like a cross between … Read More
2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee Parking Brake Complaints, Investigation
Water Corrosion Likely Cause of Brake Issue in Jeep Cherokee SUVs More than one year after launching an investigation into complaints about the electronic parking brake in 2014 to 2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs, the NHTSA has still not concluded its findings, issued a recall, or offered a resolution. In July 2022, federal safety regulators reported they would address the customer … Read More
Hyundai, Kia Engine Problems, Fires, Noises and Parts Delays
Hyundai Motor America and Kia North America have both had their share of problems that go beyond the most recent recall for 3.4 million vehicles due to engine compartment fires in their 2010 to 2019 vehicles. Indeed, there are many other complaints and safety issues that lemon law attorneys have handled on behalf of frustrated car owners. Often these types … Read More