Lawsuit Alleges Defective Transmissions in Certain Audi Models
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that defective direct-shift gearbox transmissions are installed in certain Audi models. The complaint, filed against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., alleges the following cars have the defective transmission: 2010-2015 Audi S4 2010-2015 Audi S5 2010-2015 Audi S6 2010-2015 Audi S7 2010-2015 Audi RS5 The third amended complaint,… Read More »
Lawsuit Against Volvo Alleges Misrepresentations Regarding Android Auto Compatibility
A putative class action has been filed by Frederick S. Levine and Douglas W. Murphy alleging that Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Car USA, LLC (collectively, “Volvo”) mispresented in its marketing of certain Volvo models that those cars featured compatibility with Android Auto, when they were in fact incompatible. The lawsuit… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Defective Windshields in Certain Subaru Models
A class action has been filed against Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Corporation (collectively, “Subaru”) alleging that a defect in the windshield on certain Subaru models is causing the windshields to suddenly crack. Another problem alleged in connection with this purported defect is that it can affect a safety feature called “EyeSight Driver… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Defective Braking Systems in GM Vehicles
A putative class action filed against General Motors LLC (“GM”) alleges defective braking systems are installed in certain GM vehicles. Specifically, as set forth in a third amended complaint filed June 5, 2020, by plaintiffs Scott Peckerar and Samantha Peckerar, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, the defective brake systems were… Read More »
Volvo Sunroof Drainage System Lawsuit
A putative class action against Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Car Corporation (“Volvo”) alleges a defect in the sunroof drainage system of certain Volvo automobiles is causing damage to the passenger floor pans, safety-related electrical sensors and wiring, and other vehicle components. The lawsuit alleges that six Volvo vehicle models (“Class… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Subaru and Toyota Recall Made Engine Defect Worse
A putative class action against Subaru of America, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A, and Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing of North America alleges Toyota and Subaru sold vehicles with an engine defect that leads to sudden stalling and failure of engines. The class action lawsuit alleges that the 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, and Subaru… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Volvo Models Misrepresented as Compatible with Android Auto
A class action has been filed alleging that Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Car USA, LLC (collectively, “Volvo”) misrepresented that certain Volvo XC90s were compatible with Android Auto, when they were in fact not. Plaintiff Robert Middien initially sued Volvo regarding the Volvo XC90s and their compatibility with Android Auto in… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Defects in Dodge Dart Clutch Systems
A putative class action alleges defects in the hydraulic clutch system of certain Dodge Dart vehicles. According to a first amended complaint filed against Defendant FCA US LLC, there are defects in certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with a Fiat C635 manual transmission. Plaintiff alleges this defect causes the vehicle’s clutch pedal to… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Defective Electronic Throttle Control and Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors in Certain GM Models
A putative class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that General Motors LLC (“GM”) manufactured, sold, and leased vehicles equipped with a defective electronic throttle control and/or accelerator pedal position sensor—related to acceleration in the powertrain—that caused the vehicles to “abruptly lose power, often at interstate highway speeds,” often with a warning on the… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Echo Defect in Toyota Hands-Free Phone Systems
A putative class action lawsuit alleges that a defect in the hands-free phone system in certain Toyota vehicles has rendered the systems “virtually unusable.” Plaintiffs Terry Freeman and Andrew Trout filed the suit on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated against the defendants, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor… Read More »