An 11th death may be linked to faulty airbags manufactured by Takata Corp. Just days after reports of a 10th death attributed to Takata airbags was determined, the troubled Japanese airbag company has now identified a death in India in April 2015 that may have resulted from a ruptured airbag in a 2007 Honda Civic. The driver had been speeding, … Read More
Ford Recalls 451,865 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Cars Due to Fire Risk in Fuel Tanks
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly half a million vehicles throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico due to a fire risk due to a potential fuel tank leak in the automaker’s 2010 and 2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans. Roughly 451,865 vehicles built at the Ford manufacturing plant in Hermosillo, Mexicoare subject to the recall. The American automaker … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls 92,000 Cars for Power Assisted Brake Problems
DETROIT –A mechanical problem can lead to loss of power in brakes and the potential for a collision prompting Volkswagen to recall some 92,000 vehicles in the United States. The vehicles under recall include the Volkswagen 2015 and 2016 Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat with 1.8-liter and 2-liter turbocharged four cylinder gasoline engines. The auto manufacturer says the camshaft can … Read More
GENERAL MOTORS TO RECALL 32,000 CARS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER DEFECT
Windshield wipers are supposed to wipe away the rain, but certain General Motors SUVs may catch fire when they are turn on and now the auto manufacturer is recalling those vehicles and asking owners not to turn on the wipers until they are fixed. Roughly 32,000 new 2016 vehicles made by General Motors under the models Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse … Read More
Tesla Motors Launches Model X Amid Possibility of Takata Air Bag Recall
FREMONT, California (September 29, 2015) — In the same week that Tesla Motors launches its newest electric crossover car the Model X at its Fremont headquarters, the Tesla brand has also been identified as one of seven car makers using Takata air bags that could be potentially defective and subjected to recall. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has … Read More
2015 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Owners Report Unexpected Power Loss
When a car buyer pays out $42,000 to purchase a brand new 2015 Mercedes B Class electric vehicle most people would expect its performance to be best in the business, but that hasn’t been the case for two clients represented by Johnson Attorneys Group. These car owners both experienced similar issues with their brand new German-made electric Mercedes. While driving … Read More
Volkswagen to Recall 482,000 Diesel Cars Fitted with Illegal “Defeat Device”
Volkswagen has been ordered to recall 482,000 cars after the Obama administration discovered the auto manufacturer intentionally tried to evade smog emissions testing equipment by using a “defeat device” in its some vehicles sold between 2009 and 2015. The announcement was made today by the Environmental Protection Agency. The vehicles were purposely fitted with a device that could detect when … Read More
NISSAN RECALL: 300,000 Versa and Versa Note Vehicles Need Console Panel Adjustment
Nissan North America Inc. has announced it will recall some 300,000 vehicles due to a design defect that could catch a driver’s shoe and possibly hinder their ability to apply the brakes. The auto manufacturer was tipped off to the issue after an injury accident involving a car owner, but there are no reported deaths due to this problem. The … Read More
2015 Honda Fit Hatchback Recalled for Due to Potential Stalling Risk
If you are the owner of a 2015 Honda Fit hatchback, expect to receive a recall notice in the coming weeks from American Honda Motor Co. due to a defect that can lead to the vehicle stalling. Roughly 17,800 Honda Fit vehicles in the United States are now under recall after the manufacturer discovered a problem with the electrical noise … Read More
Voluntary Takata Airbag Recall Sought As Defective Airbags Found in Newer Car
Millions of vehicles could be subjected to a new airbag recall after two U.S. Senators recently sent a letter to Japan-based Takata requesting they voluntarily recall all airbags manufactured with a cheaper ammonium nitrate propellant. This propellant has been used by Takata since the early 2000s and the airbag maker continues to be use it in its its current airbags … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls 461,300 Cars for Faulty Airbags — VW Golf, Passat, Jetta and Tiguan Models
Owners of certain Volkswagen cars may be at risk in a crash due to a defect that could prevent the front airbags from deploying. Roughly 461,300 Volkswagen cars are being recalled by the German manufacturer after it was discovered that a defect could hinder the car’s airbags from deploying and potentially endanger drivers and occupants. The recall is not related … Read More
FIAT CHRYSLER RECALL: Want Your Airbags to Deploy? Just Slam the Door of Your Dodge Charger
You may not want to slam your door shut when you get in or out of a Dodge Charger or you may accidentally cause the side air bags to unexpectedly deploy. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a recall of 322,000 of these vehicles in North America due to the issue which has to date caused three known minor injuries. The … Read More