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
Kia Recall 618,160 Optima, Sorento and Sportage Vehicles
Kia Motor Company is recalling 618,160 vehicles due to premature bearing wear in the engine that if left unchecked could result in a collision because the engine may seize up and stall. The recall affects three models ranging going back as far as 2011: 2011 to 2014 Kia Optima 2012 to 2014 Kia Sorento 2011 to 2013 Kia Sportage Kia Motor Company stated … Read More
Hyundai, Kia Recall 1.4 Million Cars, SUVs Due to Engine Failure and Stalling
This is a new recall for an old problem. Roughly 1.4 million Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs are being recalled by the South Korean-based automaker due to a safety risk associated with the vehicles’ engine failure and stalling. It’s an issue that the company had with other models two years ago. Fortunately there are no known injuries or collisions. The … Read More
Top 10 Safest “Cool Cars” for Teen Drivers Under $10,000
The cars on our Top 10 List not only have the cool factor, they meet the highest safety standards and they sell for under $10,000. So before you put the brakes on your teen’s dream car, consider checking the safety ratings or finding a similar vehicle with top safety ratings that has the same features they want. Most teens will shop for … Read More
Many Consumers Ignore Vehicle Safety Recalls Because they are Inconvenient
Despite safety risks, many consumers will ignore safety recalls simply because it’s an inconvenience. In fact, roughly 20 percent of people whose vehicles are recalled will never bother to get it fixed, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Need a Lemon Law Lawyer? Call us at 800-235-6801 for help. A new national survey reveals that nearly 40 … Read More
2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedans Recalled to Fix Airbag System Problem
Roughly 11,600 2017 Audi A3 and S3 sedans are being recalled in the United States to fix the software system that controls the release of airbags. The Bavarian auto maker recently discovered the airbags may activate with excessive force under certain conditions. “Owners of these vehicles are at risk of injury and should have their Audi corrected immediately,” said Attorney James Johnson. … Read More
2017 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck Safety Recall Vehicle Slips Out of Park
Roughly 52,600 2017 Ford F-250 pickup trucks are being recalled due to a problem where the vehicles may potentially roll away after a driver puts the vehicle into the park position, according to a statement by the Ford Motor Co. “If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement with the gear selector in park without … Read More
Volkswagen AG to Sell 2015 Diesel Cars in US After EPA Approval
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have cleared the way for Volkswagen AG to sell its 2015 model year diesel cars in the United States. Sales of new and certified used diesel-powered vehicles were halted here in 2015 after the German auto manufacturer admitted it had rigged its vehicles to pass stringent U.S. emissions pollution tests. The Volkswagen scandal is expected … Read More
2017 Ford Edge Vehicles Recalled for Windshield Header Welds
A recall for 111 2017 Ford Edge vehicles was issued this week due to an improperly welded windshield that may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. The problem involves missing welds in the windshield’s header portion of the body sheet metal. Ford says that this may reduce the lateral structural integrity of the car. Owners of these vehicles may also … Read More
Ford Recalls Fiesta, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Faulty Door Latches
Dearborn, Michigan (March 29, 2017) — Another 211,000 vehicles with faulty door latches are being recalled by Ford Motor Company, but the auto maker says there are no reported injuries to date. The vehicles affected by the recall are the 2014 Ford Fiesta, the 2013 and 2014 Ford Fusion and the 2013 to 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The American car manufacturer … Read More
FORD RECALL: Ford Escape, Fiesta ST, Fusion, Transit Connect for Fire Risk
DEARBORN, Mich., (March 29, 2017) – Reports of 29 fires associated with several Ford model cars has resulted in a recall of nearly a quarter of a million vehicles in the United States and Canada. Roughly 230,000 vehicles are being recalled by Ford Motor Company due to a fire risk under the hood of certain vehicles such as the 2013 … Read More