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NHTSA Investigates VW And Audi Diesel Vehicles

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Last February the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened up an investigation into failing fuel pumps in some Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars. Today, the NHTSA announced they will be intensifying the investigation after receiving over 150 complaints. The vehicles involved in this investigation include the 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 2010 Audi A3 vehicles. If the investigation should lead to a recall, nearly 100, 000 vehicles could be involved.

Last may, VW issued a service bulletin telling dealers to inspect the diesel fuel requiring fuel system service associated with fuel pump failure, suspecting the problem is with contaminated fuel. According to VW, even small amounts of gasoline in the diesel may disrupt lubrication, leading to fuel pump failure. They told the NHTSA that they were unable to find a defect related to motor vehicle safety with relation to the TDI clean diesel fuel system.

Second Row Seats Recalled On 2011 Ford Explorer

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2011 ford explorer rear seat recallFord 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 .

Corrosion Investigation For Nissan And Infiniti

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>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened an investigation into 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles over corrosion issues. There have been 35 reports of failure of the front suspension with over half of the complaints saying that steering control was affected. If the investigation should lead to a recall, over 400,000 Pathfinders and QX4 vehicles could be recalled.

Think City Electric Car Recalls

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the 2011 Think City electric vehicle is being recall for two safety problems. The first recall involves 16 vehicles that have improperly installed seat belts. The drivers side seat belt may have mistakenly been installed on the passenger side. As a result, the tensioner needed to restrain a child seat is missing. The second recall involves 23 vehicles that may have inadequate defrosters systems. In cold or humid weather the windshield could fog up impairing the drivers vision.

If you are driving a 2011 Think City Electric car and suspect that your vehicle is involved in any one of these recalls, you can contact Think North America at 855-698-4465 for more information.

Delsack & Associates California Lemon Law Buybacks

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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

VW Passat Ignition Coil Fire Problems Escalate

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Last August, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened up an investigation into failing ignition coils in some Volkswagen vehicles, the automobile maker offered an emission service program to inspect and replace ignition coils installed in some 2001-2007 vehicles. The NHTSA has intensified their investigation because of possible fire problems that could affect almost half a million Volkswagen Passats with four cylinder turbo engines. Additional consumer complaints and records from Volkswagen show that the problem could involve a greater number of vehicles and may lead to a recall.

The NHTSA reported that they have received 14 complaints of fires and another 21 complaints of ignition coil failures that caused vehicles to suddenly lose power. Volkswagen reported another 199 complaints, although it is not clear how many of those involved fires.

Will Fiat Recall Their Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Ralph Nader is encouraging Fiat to Recall their recently acquired 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee line because of a vulnerable fuel tank design. The Center for Auto Safety encouraged an investigation in October saying that the fuel tank on these vehicles are not only poorly designed, but are installed behind the rear axle below the bumper which puts them at an increased impact risk. It was also found that the routing of the fuel filler hose increases the possibility of it being pulled out of the tank in a crash. Nader went as far as calling the Grand Cherokee “a modern day Pinto for the soccer mom.”

According to Chrysler, the fuel tanks are not defective. They say that according to their internal studies, the tanks on the Grand Cherokee are no more susceptible to fires in rear impact crashes than any other similar models from other companies.

Toyota Lexus Recall For Fuel Leaks

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lexus recall for fuel leaksToyota 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.