The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) have opened a preliminary evaluation (PE13-013) into certain 2012-2013 Ford Focus electric vehicles after receiving thirty complaints of the vehicles shutting down while driving. The complaints show an increasing trend, with most received within the past five months. Continue reading
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2011 Jaguar XJ California Lemon Law Buyback
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates have been representing California consumer’s to the highest legal standards since 1987. Our experience with the California Lemon Law has allowed us to successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases. When one of our clients refers us to their friends and/or family, we believe it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. Continue reading
Suzuki OCS Sensor Failure
Suzuki of America will be recalling certain 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles for a defect that could result in the airbag occupant classification system (OCS) failing over time. The recall is expected to affect approximately 200,000 vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 13V-405. Continue reading
Fuel Economy Labels For Used Cars
The Government has taken steps to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in America by establishing some of the toughest fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles in U.S. history. These standards are expected to save consumers $1.7 trillion at the pump and reduce carbon pollution by six billion metric tons. As part of the program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) developed a window sticker for new vehicles which allows consumers to compare conventional cars, hybrids and all electric vehicles by giving information on greenhouse gas ratings, emissions, smog ratings, and fuel costs. The new label came into effect for all 2013 model vehicles. Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Hybrids Recalled Second Time
Toyota will be recalling certain 2006-2011 Toyota Rav4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h hybrid vehicles for a problem that could lead to rear tire rod failure. (IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373.) All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied. Continue reading
Volvo Lighting Malfunction Problem
Volvo is recalling certain 2014 XC and S model vehicles equipped with keyless ignition because the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not perform as intended. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-377. Approximately 7,767 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Hybrid Stalling Problem
Toyota will be recalling certain Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles for a problem with the propulsion system that could lead to the vehicle entering a fail safe/limp home mode. The dirvability of the vehicle could be limited resulting in an unexpected stall, increasing the risk of an accident. Approximately 133,081 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
Leasing Encourages Moderately Priced Auto Sales
Automobile leasing has traditionally been used by high end automakers as a way of making their vehicles more accessible for consumers. High used car prices, low interest rates and Americans’ tendency to buy vehicles based on monthly payments, now has automakers using the strategy to sell more moderately priced vehicles as well. This selling tactic has resulted in strong sales with leases accounting for approximately 26 percent of new vehicles purchased, the highest it has been since 2007. Continue reading
