Toyota will be fined the maximum penalty of $17.4 million for the second time since 2010, for failing to report automobile defects in a timely manner. In June of this year, Toyota announced a recall of over one hundred and fifty thousand 2010 Lexus RX350 and 2010 Lexus RX450H vehicles for problems with floor mats that could interfere with the accelerator pedal. Continue reading
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Lemon Alert! Lamborghini Headlights
Lamborghini is recalling a small number of 2012 Aventador vehicles because the headlamps may not conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Roll Away Honda SUVs And Minivans
Honda will be recalling approximately 80,000 Honda and Acura SUV’s and minivans for a problem that could result in the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly. According to Honda, the interlock lever of the ignition switch could deform over time, allowing the interlock function of the automatic transmission to be disengaged. Continue reading
Lemon Alert For Ford Fusion Headlamps
Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured between February-October 2012, because the vehicles head lamps may fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS). Continue reading
Lemon Alert For Cadillac XTS Head Restraints
General Motors (GM) have announced a recall for approximately twelve thousand 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles because the rear seat headrests may not meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Continue reading
Ford Escape And Fusion Lemon Law Alert
Ford has announced a recall for certain 2013 Ford vehicles after thirteen reports of overheating and engine fires. Certain 2013 Escape and 2013 Fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6L turbocharged Eco-boost engines could experience elevated engine temperatures resulting in fluid leaks and a potential fire. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! BMW R-Series Motorcycles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened an investigation into certain BMW R-Series motorcycles after receiving almost 30 complaints of fuel leaks. Continue reading
New China Lemon Laws Affects Foreign Car Importers
On January 01, 2013, the Chinese government will be implementing new automotive recall laws to increase consumer protections against lemon automobiles. The laws are likely to created disputes within the market as new regulations increase the accountability of manufacturers when it comes to quality control and documentation. Continue reading
