Honda has announced a recall that will affect about 100,000 2009-2010 Fit vehicles in the United States and almost 700,000 Honda vehicles world wide. The problem is being blamed on a spring in the engine that can break over time causing engine noises, stalling and potential engine damage. Owners of recalled vehicles will be notified by the manufacturer starting early March. You can find out if the recall applies to your vehicle by going online to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009 and selecting option 4.
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Second Row Seats Recalled On 2011 Ford Explorer
Ford has announced a recall involving some 2011 Explorer Trucks with second row 60% seating with manual recliner mechanisms. These trucks, built between July 15, 2010 to December 13, 2010, may have components that are not built to the proper dimensional specifications. As a result, they fail to conform to the the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard seating systems, and may not provide the required strength during an accident.
Ford will notify owners staring February 14, where dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners wanting more information may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety hotline at at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Delsack & Associates California Lemon Law Buybacks
Here at the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, we represent our clients to the highest legal standards. In over 23 years of helping California consumers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases, with all vehicle manufacturers. We are especially proud of the fact that in more than 9 out of 10 of these cases we are able to reach satisfactory settlements without litigation, making the settlements fast and stress free for our clients. The high standards we have set to represent only those clients with legitimate lemon law claims means that we do not compromise our integrity or reputation. Our goal is not to be the “largest” lemon law firm in California, but to continue to be the best.
Below is a list of some of our most recent success stories where we helped consumers get settlements for their lemons:
- 1. 2008 Nissan Versa: Full buyback – Corona, CA – 26,968 miles
- 2. 2008 BMW 335i: Full buyback – Beverly Hills, CA – 16,442 miles
- 3. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox: Full buy back – Torrance, CA – 21,236 miles
- 4. 2008 Buick Enclave: Full buyback – Daly City, CA – 20,630 miles
- 5. 2008 Chevrolet HHR: Cash and Keep – Burbank, CA – 30,320 miles
- 6. 2011 Toyota Camry: Full buyback – Fontana, CA – 9,315 miles
- 7. 2007 BMW 750i: Full buyback – Los Angeles, CA – 22,935 miles
- 8. 2008 Audi: Cash and Keep – Fullerton, CA – 34,706 miles
- 9. 2007 Ford F250: Full buyback – Bonita, CA – 50,003 miles
- 10. 2008 Cadillac CTS: Cash and Keep – Glendale, CA – 27,280 miles
If you are in California and feel that you may have a lemon, contact our lemon law offices, or fill out our Lemon Law Case Review, for a FREE consultation.
Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)
- California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
- California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
- California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
- California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
- California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
- California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500
Toyota Lexus Recall For Fuel Leaks
Toyota has announced a Safety Recall involving approximately 245,000 Lexus vehicles to inspect the fuel pressure sensor installation. The problem is being blamed on insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to certain engine fuel delivery pipes (those with Nickel Phosphorus plating), As a result, the pressure sensor could loosen over time leading to a possible fuel leak. The vehicles involved in this recall are:
- 2006 – 2007 Lexus GS300/350
- 2006 – 2009 Lexus IS250
- 2006 – 2008 Lexus IS350
Lexus dealers will inspect the vehicle for fuel leakage and tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the delivery pipe will be replaced and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. The inspection and work performed will be conducted at no charge to the vehicle owner. Owners will receive a safety recall notice by first class mail once parts are available. Owners wanting more information on the recall can contact Lexus Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-25 LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 or at www.lexus.com/recall.
Toyota Motor Corporation also announced another recall involving 1.3 million vehicles worldwide to remedy a different condition on a different fuel delivery pipe and a high pressure fuel pump check valve, but this recall does not involve vehicles sold in North America.
GM Expands Recall For Rear Axle Cross Pins
A recent recall for improperly heat treated rear axle cross pins on some GM trucks and SUVs is being expanded to include another 25,000 vehicles. The original recall included:
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado LD
- 2011 GMC Sierra LD
GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it had expanded the recall because some faulty parts were used in production through to Jan. 3 of this year. The new recall includes:
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2011 GMC Canyon
- 2011 GMC Sierra
- 2011 GMC Yukon
- 2011 GMC Yukon XL
GM said they know of one incident in which a driver experienced a loss of power to the axle, but are not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the condition. They are urging drivers not to use the vehicles until the problem is fixed.
Vehicle Safety Picks For 2011
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has come out with their annual list of top safety picks for the 2011 model year vehicles. This year they recognized 66 vehicles, more than double that of last year. Hyundai and their affiliate Kia as well as Volkswagen and their affiliate Audi lead the insurance industry’s list with nine vehicles on the safest new vehicles list. Below are some of the automobile manufactures and their vehicles that made the list.
- Audi – A3 sedan, A4 sedans, Q5 SUV
- BMW – 5 series (except 4-wheel drive and V8)
- Buick – LaCrosse, Regal
- Cadillac – CTS, SRX
- Chevrolet – Malibu, Cruze, Equinox
- Chrysler – 200 4-door
- Dodge – Avenger, Journey
- Ford – Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta sedan and hatchback built after July 2010, Explorer, Flex
- GMC – Terrain
- Honda – Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control, Element
- Hyundai – Genesis sedan, Sonata midsize, Santa Fe, Tucson
- Infinite – M37/M56 (except M56x 4-wheel drive)
- Jeep – Grand Cherokee, Patriot with optional side torso airbags
- Kia – Optima, Forte, Soul, Sorento built after March 2010, Sportage
- Lexus – RX
- Lincoln – MKS, MKZ, MKT
- Mercedes – C class, E class coupe, E class sedan, GLK
- Mitsubishi – Lancer sedan (except 4-wheel drive)
- Nissan – Cube
- Scion – tC, xB
- Subaru – Legacy, Outback, Impreza sedan and hatchback (except WRX), Tribeca, Forester
- Toyota – Avalon, Corolla, Sienna, Highlander, Venza
- Volkswagen – Jetta sedan, Jetta SportWagen, Golf 4-door, GTI 4-door , Touareg, Tiguan
- Volvo – C30, S80, XC60, XC90
Honda Transmission Problems
Despite a recall in 2004 and a class action settlement in 2006, Honda and Acura drivers continue to have problems with their automatic transmissions. Over 3,000 complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the last two years, with a spike in complaints in the last six months.
The 2004 recall covered the 2003-2004 Honda Accord, 2002–2003 Honda Odyssey, 2003-2004 Honda Pilot, 2000-2001 Acura MDX, 1999-2003 Acura 3.2 TL and 2001-2002 Acura 3.2 CL. The class-action suit that was settled in 2006 claimed that Honda had misled consumers by selling them vehicles with defective transmissions. Honda denied those claims but settled the case without admitting a defect. Owners got their vehicles repaired, or received an extension on their transmission warranties. But now owners continue to have complaints because they continue to experience problems, even after the extended warranties are up. While 2003 model vehicles seem to experience the most problems, complaints have been noted in:
- 2003-2004 Honda Accord
- 2002-2007 Honda Odyssey
- 2002-2008 Honda Civic
- 2003-2004 Honda Pilot
- 2000-2002 Acura MDX
- 1999-2004 Acura 3.2 TL
- 2001–2003 Acura 3.2 CL
If you have had repeated substantial problems, and if your vehicle is still not repaired, you should call 1-888-EX-LEMON for a free consultation with one of our experts to learn whether your vehicle qualifies or, if not, whether there are other legal alternatives.
If you are in California call our Lemon Law Offices:
Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)
- California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
- California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
- California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
- California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
- California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
- California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500
GMC Recalls Cadillac CTS Vehicles
Cadillac, GMC’s luxury line, is recalling over 100,000 CTS’s cars built between 2005-2007. The problem is found in the sensing device in the passenger seat that detects whether there is a passenger in the seat. Over time, the sensor may deteriorate resulting in failure to activate the airbag during an accident. Owners will be notified of the recall by mail before the end of February and may contact Cadillac at 866-982-2339 or the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) hot-line at 888-327-4236.
