Imagine driving down the road in your brand new 2024 Land Rover or Range Rover SUV when the engine suddenly catches on fire. Johnson Attorneys Group was recently contacted by an owner of one of these SUVs who told us they had to stop, pull over, and watch helplessly as the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. The case highlights … Read More
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X SUVs to Replace Roof Trim
Tesla Model X owners will need to take their SUV to repair or replace the roof trim as part of a new recall for 9,136 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning owners of the sports utility vehicles that the trim on the roof could separate. Specifically, the manufacturer failed to apply primer before adhering the trim … Read More
Ford Recalls 85,000 Explorer SUVs for an Engine Failure (2020, 2021, 2022)
Owners of 85,000 Ford Explorers in the 2020 to 2022 model years are being notified about a recall for a possible engine failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent out notifications on August 19th to owners of these vehicles equipped with the police interceptor utility package. Ford is warning owners the defect could cause an engine compartment fire. … Read More
Toyota to Replace 102K Engines in Tundra Trucks, Lexus SUVs
Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced it will replace roughly 102,000 engines in their 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra trucks and Lexus LX SUVs in North America. This announcement came on July 25th, two months after the automaker announced a recall back in May for the same vehicles. Owners had complained to Toyota that their engine made knocking sounds, they were … Read More
2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV Transmission, Engine Problems
There are three main complaints from owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse: the transmission, powertrain, and electrical system. Owners were notified by General Motors in late July about a recall for several models including the 2023 Traverse because the transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear. This could cause the driver-side half-shaft to disengage from the transmission. … Read More
NHTSA Investigates 2022 Ram Pickup, Jeep Wagoneer SUVs Engine Stalling
Federal safety regulators are kicking off an investigation into faulty 2022 Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs after reports from owners that their engines shut down at low speeds and would not restart. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported Monday roughly 150,000 of the Stellantis-built vehicles are equipped with the company’s 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system. … Read More
Tesla Recall to Fix Seatbelt Issue in Model X, S, Y and 3 Vehicles
Federal safety officials say Tesla will recall roughly 125,000 vehicles to fix a defective seatbelt warning system in its Model X, Model S, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles. The problem could increase the risk of an injury in a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall includes certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model … Read More
What are the 4 Latest Recalls for Tesla Cybertruck?
Roughly eight months after Tesla began selling its futuristic Cybertruck, there are now four recalls following two announced on Tuesday affecting 11,000 vehicles — that’s almost all of the trucks in circulation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that excessive electrical current may cause the truck’s front windshield wiper motor controller to fail and pose a safety/crash risk … Read More
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE PHEV Recall, Complaints
Owners of 2021 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEVs should be aware of a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall. The NHTSA reports owners have been complaining about a condition where the engine suddenly shuts down. The U.S. government’s auto safety agency learned about the issue through its Office of Defects Investigation after identifying 68 reports from vehicle owners … Read More
Toyota Recall 2022, 2023 Tundra Pickup, Lexus LX 600 SUV
Owners Complained About Engine Stalling and Knocking Toyota issued a recall recently for roughly 100,000 Tundra pickup trucks and 3,500 Lexus LX 600 SUVs. The automaker reports the affected vehicles are equipped with a V35A engine. These vehicles have been running rough, knocking, and stalling because debris from the manufacturing process was possibly left inside. “Debris from the manufacturing process … Read More
Kia America Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs for Fire Risk
Kia America in Irvine recently issued a recall for roughly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to a potential fire risk. The automaker wants owners of the SUVs to park them away from structures and outside. A stuck slide knob that operates the power front seats may cause the motor inside to overheat and spark a fire. The vehicles subject to recall … Read More
4 Things Car Owners Might Not Know About California Lemon Law
There are four things car owners might not know about California lemon laws. Most car owners don’t realize not everyone qualifies, there are time limits, settlements depend on the value of the vehicle, and how long does it takes to resolve a claim. First, if you didn’t buy the car in California it’s not covered by the state’s lemon law. … Read More