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Death Wobble Defects on Dodge Vehicles
You may have felt the Dodge death wobble if you drive a Dodge truck. The wobble itself is as frightening as it sounds. The Dodge death wobble refers to a disturbing suspension defect in some Dodge vehicles that leads to violent shaking when the car is in operation. While most drivers notice it when traveling […]
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Ford Hit with Lawsuit After Recalling Thousands of SUVs Due to Fire Risk
Ford Engine Recall Ford Motor Company has recalled about 42,000 model year 2021 vehicles because their engines may be prone to catching on fire. Affected models include the 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The American automaker is advising customers to park their cars outside, as fires can occur even when the engines are […]
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Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles and the California Lemon Law
It is commonly believed that purchasing a used vehicle can save you a substantial amount of money. While this is true in many cases, it is not true for all cases. There are tens of thousands of consumers who end up purchasing used vehicles that are lemons every year. Although these consumers may have saved […]
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How Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC Affects California Lemon Law
Buying a car in California is an exciting experience. However, buying a used car can put buyers on an emotional and financial rollercoaster if they are not careful. Historically, a manufacturer’s warranty on the vehicle protected used car buyers with remedies pursuant to the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, aka the California Lemon Law. Where […]
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Engine Ticking Noise Results in New Class Action Lawsuit Against FCA
An engine ticking noise in several vehicle models has spurred a new lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) that includes vehicles manufactured with Gen III 5.7L Hemi or 6.5L Hemi 392 V8 engines. Plaintiffs in a May 2022 lawsuit allege that FCA has known about concerns involving the Hemi engine and its associated parts for […]
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Why Do I Need a Manufacturer’s Warranty for a Lemon Law Case?
Most car manufacturers in the US provide new car warranties, which cover most repairs and defects. When you purchase or lease a new car, the car most likely will have an original manufacturer’s warranty. For a free consultation to learn how we can assist you, please contact our California lemon law attorneys by calling (877) […]
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Important GM Lemon Law Information for California Drivers
GM 8-Speed Transmission Lawsuit A class-action lawsuit filed against General Motors in January 2022 alleges that the American automaker knowingly sold Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models with defective transmissions. GM vehicles equipped with Hydra-Matic 8L90 or 8L45 transmission systems include: 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade […]
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Nissan’s AEB, is it Really a Safety Feature?
Nissan’s Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB System) Automatic emergency braking systems are astounding technological advancements… when they are working properly. Unfortunately, that is not a reality for many Nissan consumers who allege the automaker of selling vehicles with defective Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems. Several class-action lawsuits say that these […]
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Ford Super Duty: Power to the Tailgate!
Ford F Series Power Tailgate Innovation, Defect & What Consumers are Saying Automobile makers these days are constantly searching to enhance their vehicles with the latest and greatest innovative features. We’ve often heard about a power liftgate—a motorized hatch that functions electronically instead of manually— but it isn’t until more recently that we’ve seen power […]
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Class Action Lawsuit Deems Dodge Ram Fuel Pump an “Imminent Safety Risk”
2021 Ram CP4 Lawsuit A Ram diesel truck class-action lawsuit filed in October 2021 alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) of knowingly selling Ram vehicles with defective fuel pumps that can cause engine failure. Affected vehicles include the following: 2018 – 2020 RAM 2500 2018 – 2020 RAM 3500 2018 – 2020 RAM 4500 2018 – […]
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