BMW has announced a recall for certain 2008-2012 coupes, convertibles, sedans, and sports wagons for a problem with the electrical system. The positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box could degrade over time increasing the electrical resistance. The high current flow and heat from electrical resistance could lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! BMW Loss Of Brake Assist Power
BMW have announced a recall for certain 2007-2010 X5 Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) vehicles, manufactured between September 12, 2006 to March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Continue reading
Chrysler And Dodge Truck And SUV Rear Axle Problem
Chrysler has announced that they will be recalling certain Chrysler and Dodge trucks and SUV’s because a rear axle adhesive patch may have not been installed during manufacturing. The omission of this patch could lead to the rear axle pinion nut loosening. Continue reading
Auto Fuel Economy Ratings To Be Monitored More Closely
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning automobile manufacturers that they will begin monitoring fuel economy ratings more closely after complaints of overstated mileage claims. An investigation last November into inaccurate vehicle mileages Continue reading
Broadened WiFi Could Affect Auto Safety
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are proposing new rules that will let new users use frequencies allocated to developing car to car communications. Automakers and suppliers are saying that the broadened Wi-Fi use could potentially cause problems with accident prevention technology in vehicles, and they have sent a letter to the FCC protesting the plan. Continue reading
Vacuum Pump Failure For 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi will be recalling certain 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles built between December 2011 to September 2012. According to the recall report, a manufacturing error in the vehicles vacuum pump could lead to pump failure. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Investigation Into Pontiac G6 Brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is furthering an investigation into certain Pontiac G6 vehicles due to brake light problems. In 2009 General Motors (GM) issued a recall for certain 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 cars because the brake lights could intermittently illuminate Continue reading
What Is The California Lemon Law?
Almost everyone in California knows of the existence of the California Lemon Laws, but until you are personally involved, you may not be fully aware of what the law entails. The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates have been providing consumers in California with the best lemon law representation since 1987 Continue reading
