Ford Truck Roof-Crush Defect Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges that a defect in the roofs of certain Ford Trucks poses safety issues. The lawsuit, filed in September 2022, contends Ford sold Super-Duty pickup trucks that it “knew had a dangerously weak roof structure that would collapse in the event of a roll-over accident, gravely injuring or killing vehicle… Read More »
Hino, Toyota Truck Emissions Lawsuit
A proposed class action has been filed alleging Toyota Motor Corporation, among other defendants, illegally manipulated emissions and fuel economy test results for Hino-branded trucks in the United States, including: [A]ll model year 2004-2021 trucks sold in the United States that contain a Hino A05C, A09C, E13C, NO4C, J05D, J05E or J08E diesel engine,… Read More »
Mazda Emissions Warranty Lawsuit
A putative class action alleges that Mazda has failed to provide a statutorily compliant emissions warranty for the vehicles it distributes in California. The lawsuit claims that in an effort to minimize its warranty exposure, Mazda limited the parts covered under its application of a California Emissions Warranty, and thus refuses to cover defective… Read More »
GM Flex Fuel Lawsuit
A proposed class action filed in July 2022 alleges General Motors LLC represents Flex Fuel vehicles will operate on E85 fuel, without disclosing the vehicles must alternately be filled with E85 and gasoline. The plaintiff, Michael Fleury, points to alleged internal GM documentation stating “excessive use of E85” could cause “a plunger internal to… Read More »
Kia, Hyundai Engine Immobilizer Lawsuit
A proposed class action alleges certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles were manufactured and designed without engine immobilizers—electronic security devices that make it more difficult to start the vehicles without a key. The plaintiffs assert that at the time they bought their 2021 Hyundai Sonata, they “were unaware that the vehicle was defective and that… Read More »
Ford Mustang Mach-E Shutdown Lawsuit
A class action alleges that a defect in certain Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles makes them “dangerously defective and prone to complete and partial shut-down while driving,” and that Ford waited over a year after receiving warranty claims exposing the defect to issue a safety recall. And, the lawsuit further contends, Ford instituted a stop-delivery… Read More »
Chevrolet Malibu Brake Defect Lawsuit
A putative class action lawsuit alleges certain Chevrolet Malibu vehicles contain a dangerous defect in their cam-driven brake vacuum pump that results in loss of braking capability, increased stopping distances, and damage to the camshaft and other engine components. The vehicles at issue in the lawsuit are 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L… Read More »
Mercedes Brake Defect Lawsuit
A putative class action alleges a brake defect in certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class Mercedes vehicles “leads to partial or total loss of braking capability.” According to the complaint, the defect is present from the point of purchase, and it manifests a result of accumulating moisture in the brake booster housing unit, which… Read More »
Ram Hydraulic Control Unit, Anti-Lock Brake Defect Lawsuit
A putative class action on behalf of a class of Texas residents alleges defects in 2017-2018 Ram 2500s and 2017-2018 Ram 3500s make them “unsafe and defective.” Specifically, the lawsuit claims, due to defective materials, the vehicles have defective hydraulic control units and anti-lock braking system modules that cause the ABS, cruise control, and… Read More »
FCA Valve Train System Defect Lawsuit
A class action alleges that the valve train system in certain FCA vehicle engines is defective, and FCA has recently announced it is discontinuing manufacture of the engines, ending with the 2023 model years. The lawsuit contends FCA has been aware of this defect since 2013, which can allegedly result in problems including engine… Read More »