A defect affecting the suspension in certain 2014 Avalon and 2014 Camry will have approximately 5,650 vehicle owners returning to their dealership for repairs. According to the defect report, an incorrect left side front suspension lower arm may have been installed during manufacturing. The wrong part could result in insufficient clamping surface for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint. Impact to the lower ball joint during normal driving conditions could result in separation of the lower arm form the ball joint and loss of steering control. Continue reading
Jaguar F-Type, XF & XJ Safety Defects
A number of safety concerns affecting certain 2015 Jaguar F-Type, XF, and XJ cars will have approximately 272 owners returning to their dealership for repairs.
A questionable assembly process could result in the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt, Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pump pulley, positive cable at the alternator, and associated parts to loosen and detach. If the battery positive cable loosens, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire. If the FEAD belt looses or detaches, the vehicle may lose power assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Malibu California Lemon Law Buyback
The California Lemon Law states that vehicle owners experiencing repeated repair attempts, that cannot be fixed by the manufacturer or one of it’s approved repair facilities, could qualify for a buyback or replacement of their vehicle. Many consumers do not realize that if the vehicle has been out of service, in the hands of an authorized dealer for more than 30 days during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, and the problems still exist, they could also qualify for the lemon law protections. Continue reading
Should Foreign Safety Recalls Lead To U.S. Recalls?
With a record number of recalls this year, the automobile industry has been under tight scrutiny. But even with increased efforts to address problems, known safety recalls continue to evade the United States market. According to a New York Times review of over 500 international recalls, there have been dozens of instances within the last ten years which have prompted recalls or other safety related actions in foreign countries, that have not been treated the same in the United States. Continue reading
Porsche Defective Hood Latch
A manufacturing error will have some Porsche owners returning their vehicles to the dealership for repairs. According to reports, it is possible that the front hood upper lock components of certain 2014-2015 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles were not produced according to specifications. The hood could unexpectedly open while the vehicle is being driven, obstructing the drivers visibility and increasing the chance of an accident. Continue reading
Ford Repeated Repair Attempts For Steering
Ford will be asking owners of certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car, and 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis to return their vehicles to their dealership to inspect a previous repair. According to the defect report, vehicles repaired under the previous safety recall 13V-385, may have been improperly serviced. As a result, the upper arm intermediate shaft could separate resulting in loss of steering control and an increased chance of an accident. Continue reading
Hyundai Equus & Genesis Brake Light Problem
Hyundai will be asking the owners of certain 2011 Equus and 2009–2011 Genesis cars to return their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility for a safety problem affecting the braking system. According to reports filed with the NHTSA website, diode failure within the stop lamp circuit could result in the lights becoming inoperative. If the stop lamps are not working, a following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the chance of a rear end crash. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Hyundai customer service at 1-714-865-3920. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 125 and the NHTSA Campaign number is 14V713.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Buyback For Safety Defects
The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates recently received a call from a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze owner who was experiencing problems that affected the safety of his vehicle. He had complained many times to his GMC dealership and had five (5) unsuccessful repair attempts affecting multiple systems in his vehicle. Continue reading
