Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. announced today it is doubling the size of its airbag recall to 34 million vehicles. Roughly one in seven vehicles in the United States is equipped with the faulty airbags, making this recall one of the largest in history for consumer products. The announcement is a major win for the U.S. government as they have … Read More
Honda, Daihatsu Recall 5 Million Takata Airbags Due to Defective Inflator Part
A worldwide recall on Takata airbags expanded Friday morning as both Honda Motor Co. and Daihatsu announced the recall of nearly 5 million vehicles. The two auto giants join Toyota and Nissan — who one day earlier this week announced roughly 6.5 million vehicles were subject to recall for the faulty airbags made by Japan-based Takata. The issue involves defective … Read More
Toyota, Nissan Recall 6.5 Million Cars for Defective Takata Airbags
Airbags were designed to cushion the impact of a crash, but recent recalls of tens of millions of vehicles equipped with Takata airbags have shown that sometimes there is quite the opposite result. Airbag explosions have been linked to at least five deaths and multiple injuries. These defective airbags may explode during a crash and send shrapnel spraying out into … Read More
SMART CAR STEERING ISSUE IS BIG PROBLEM FOR CAR OWNERS
The smallest vehicle sold in North America has a big problem. And owners of these Smart cars would certainly be foolish to keep driving them in light of a recent recall due to a steering wheel defect. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, the manufacturer behind the Smart Cars, says the vehicles are equipped with steering mounting gear bolts that could potentially break, … Read More
Love it or Hate it, the Fiat 500 L Ranks as Consumer Report’s Most Unreliable Car of the Year
If you are someone who fell in love with the 2014 or 2015 Fiat 500 L for its good looks, you are not alone. Thousands of drivers took the plunge and purchased one of these cheap little compact cars, but after spending some time together they are ready to break up. Indeed, this spunky little Italian car is attractive, saves … Read More
Kia Recalls 209,000 Soul SUVs for Risk of Gas Pedal Failure
DETROIT (March 18, 2015) – Kia Motors America has announced a recall of some 209,000 2014 and 2015 Kia Soul electric and gas powered SUVs due to a potential safety risk after it was discovered the car’s gas pedal may break or bend. The recall, which covers certain models of these vehicles, has alerted Kia owners to the fact that … Read More
GM Volt Recall Due to Potential for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DETROIT (March 13, 2015) — Two people suffered injuries related to carbon monoxide exposure when their Chevrolet Volt gas-electric hybrid car was left running in a closed space and carbon monoxide gases created a toxic buildup, Reuters said. An investigation into the two incidents led to the discovery that these hybrid cars can be accidentally left idle causing the battery … Read More
2 Million Vehicles Recalled Again for Faulty Air Bags by Toyota, Honda & Chrysler
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Saturday that Toyota, Honda and Chrysler are recalling more than 2 million vehicles for the second time in an attempt to fix a problem involving air bags that spontaneously inflate while cars are running, according to a NHTSA press release. These are vehicles that had already been recalled for faulty air bags, … Read More
Statute of Limitations for California Lemon Lawsuits
So what are the time limits to file a California Lemon Law claim? Consumers who believe they have a car that qualifies as a lemon have a limited time period to file a lemon lawsuit or buyback claim with the manufacturer. Four-Year Deadline for California Lemon Law Claims Consumers who have purchased a car, truck or SUV whose manufacturer is … Read More
California Lemon Law Protects Military SB234
Prior to being relocated and stationed in California, Navy Lieutenant Nathan Kindig, of Arkansas, bought a brand new 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck in Washington State. He was then deployed to work as a physician’s assistant in Iraq. However, soon after his first tour in Iraq, Kindig’s experience with his new truck soured. He was driving with his family to … Read More
Top 4 Myths About California Lemon Laws
CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW ATTORNEY DISPELS MYTHS Maybe it’s time to stop being squeezed by a lemon. Indeed, if your experience behind the wheel of your new or used car has soured due to frequent repairs and safety concerns, it may be time to turn it in. Find out if you qualify under California Lemon Laws and or the Federal Lemon Law, the Magnuson–Moss … Read More
California Lemon Law Attorney Explains Lemon Law Statute
So you believe you are the owner of a California lemon, but you are not sure if your vehicle qualifies under the protection by the California Lemon Law. Under conditions provided in The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (beginning with Civil Code section 1790), a consumer is protected if they lease or buy a new motor vehicle if certain conditions are met. … Read More