The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is once again making it increasingly difficult for automakers to achieve top ratings for vehicle safety, by tightening testing criteria for the third time since 2006. The tests will evaluate two aspects of safety: crash worthiness – how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash – and crash avoidance and mitigation – technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. Continue reading
Category Archives: Lemon Alert
Does Your 2014 Infiniti Q50 Have Repeated Steering Problems?
Owners of certain 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedans will be asked to make arrangements to have their vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer so that repairs can be done to the steering system. The affected vehicles are equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) that previously received a software update to address power steering assist calibration issues. Continue reading
Engine Failure In Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Vehicles
Warranty claims over engine durability of certain 2014 Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles has resulted in Chrysler identifying a problem in certain 2.4L engines. The problem could lead to loss of engine oil pressure and failure of the engine’s main bearings. Chrysler’s campaign number is N52 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-552. Continue reading
2011 Audi A4 California Lemon Law Buyback
A previous client who lives in Los Angeles contacted us a couple of months ago. We helped him 6 years ago with a buyback under the California lemon law because his Chrysler was a lemon. When he started having problems with his 2011 Audi A4, he knew what to do immediately…Call the Law Offices of Delsack and Associates. Continue reading
2013 Mercedes SL Airbag Classification Problem
A limited number to Mercedes Benz SL-Class vehicles manufactured between January 16, 2013 to April 30, 2013 may be equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS) that does not detect a passenger or child seat in the passenger position. Mercedes will be asking owner to bring their vehicles in to have the passenger side seat cushion and the OCS system replaced. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-542. Continue reading
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Clutch Does Not Disengage
Harley Davidson (HD) has identified two problems affecting the power train in certain 2014 FLH-Series motorcycles. According to the report filed with the NHTSA, certain units may have an incorrectly manufactured clutch master cylinder that could allow air to to get into the system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been fitted with the incorrect clutch release plate. Both problem could prevent the clutch from disengaging, making it difficult for the rider to slow or stop the motorcycle. Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Side Airbag Installation Error
Chrysler has identified a problem affecting airbags in certain 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles, equipped with “Mopar 13” Upfit packages. On September 24, 2013, Chrysler opened an investigation into the improper installation of seat mounted side airbags (SAB) after being informed by their supplier of an operator noncompliance with work instructions. Continue reading
Stalling Problems With BMW K1600 Motorcycles
Complaints of stalling engines on certain 2012 BMW K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles has lead the manufacturer to issue notices to owners instructing them to return their vehicles to an authorized repair facility to have the problem fixed. Continue reading
