Owners of 2015 and 2016 Kia Souls have complained about all types of issues with their vehicles, but primarily engine problems to electrical and starting issues. Here is a list of known problems with Kia Soul vehicles: Engine problems Electrical Steering Fuel system Drivetrain Interior Accessories Brakes Wheels Seat belts Air bags The gas pedal recall for Kia Souls was … Read More
2016 Ford Focus Under Spotlight for Lemon Law Problems
The 2016 Ford Focus got our attention, but not in a good way. Disgruntled owners of the Ford Focus have brought their complaints to our Lemon Law firm and here’s what they told us. They had transmission problems, cooling system issues, clutch problems, electrical, drive train, fuel system and more. Johnson Attorneys Group hears complaints from consumers every year, but … Read More
Subaru Recalls 100,000 Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Forester Faulty Air Pump Fire Risk
More than 100,000 Subaru vehicles have been recalled by the auto maker due to a malfunctioning turbocharger air pump that may overheat and cause a fire. Some of Subaru Motors America‘s top-selling vehicles are subject to the recall including some 2007 to 2009 Legacy and Outback cars, certain 2008 to 2014 Imprezas and 2009 to 2013 Foresters. The vehicles affected … Read More
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL: 91,000 Passat Diesel Cars Have Wiring Defect
Some 91,000 Volkswagen Passat diesel vehicles are being recalled by the German automaker due to a wiring defect that could ignite a fire. Volkswagen reports the vehicles have a wiring connection underneath the body of these cars that was not properly assembled. This allows water to seep into the terminals that could spark a fire or corrode. The defect was … Read More
Airbags a Ticking Time Bomb? Safety Risk May Lead to Expiration Dates on Airbags
Most of us know to check the expiration of food products and pharmaceuticals to ensure our health and safety, but did you know that chemicals used to inflate airbags can also expire as they age? An independent testing panel made up of automotive company representatives has been assigned to investigate the Takata airbag crisis. They are now recommending that airbags … Read More
Tall Drivers of Chevrolet Camaro at Risk Latest GM Recall Says
Tall people who own and drive the 2010 to 2014 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars, should be aware of the latest GM recall issued this past week that could affect the safety of these cars. General Motors Inc. announced Friday that it was recalling 511,528 Chevrolet Camaros for an ignition-switch defect similar to the one involving the Chevrolet Cobalt that has … Read More
2014 Ram ProMaster Cargo Vans Recalled, Lemon Lawyer Reports
Owners of 2014 Ram ProMaster cargo vans may find themselves at a higher risk of crash due to defects announced today that could potentially disable the vehicle’s air bags, affect its ability to run or turn off signals and lights — increasing the event of a crash, according to a recall filed with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Indeed, … Read More
2010 Volkswagen Routan Owners Could Have Lemon Law Claim
The owners of some 2010 Volkswagen Routan cars may have a claim under California Lemon Laws if their vehicle experiences repeated problematic repairs such as premature brake wear or other defects such as the engine shutting off suddenly while driving. Volkswagen of America, Inc. issued a safety recall on some 12,612 of these models back in March 2011 when drivers … Read More
California Lemon Law Lawyer: GM Recall Too Late for Some Drivers
California Lemon Law Lawyer Says Defective Cars are Lemons Driver Brooke Melton, 29, of Georgia never got the chance to benefit from the recent General Motors recall for her defective 2005 Colbalt. Indeed, just days before the young woman died in a crash due to the defective car, she had taken her Cobalt to be repaired after it shut off … Read More
Chevrolet Malibu Car Most Recalled by GM
Sales of the newly-designed Chevrolet Malibu in 2013 were poor and the 2014 model featuring changes to the interior and exterior has yet to improve sales so far this year, but now a recent article in the Wall Street Journal could further hurt the models’ reputation and sales. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Chevrolet Malibu sedan model is … Read More
GM Announces Latest Recall for 2.6 million vehicles
DETROIT — A new recall announcement today by General Motors Co. affects some 2.42 million vehicles mostly in the United States with defects including everything from defective seat belts and air bags to transmissions and fire-related problems. GM says there have been no reported fatalities linked to the four defects announced below at this time. Seatbelt recall – The issue … Read More
GM Under Fire for Delayed Recall of Cars with Faulty Ignitions
Auto Manufacturer Knew of 13 Deaths, 31 Front-end Crashes Linked to the Switches DETROIT, Michigan (April 11, 2014) – General Motors Corp. is under fire for allegedly delaying the recall of faulty ignition switches installed in 2.6 million cars that are linked to the deaths of at least 13 people and 31 front-end crashes, according to documents released today by … Read More