General Motors have announced a recall for over 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system. According to GM overheating of the circuit boards in the Generator Control Module (GCM) could result in loss of battery charge, the illumination of the engine malfunction indicator light, and in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. Two trunk fires have already been reported as a result of the issue. Continue reading
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Lemon Alert! Honda Fit Stability Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 Honda Fit multi purpose vehicles (MPV) because they may fail to meet the requirements of the Federal Vehicle Motor Safety standards for electronic stability control (ESC). The ECS system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at steering angles with certain tires. Continue reading
Subaru Defective Floor Mat Problem
Subaru will be recalling approximately ten thousand 2014 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured between January 2013 – March 2013. According to the automobile manufacturer, certain vehicles have floor mats in which the resin composition used in the backing was not manufactured to the correct specifications. Continue reading
Honda Shift Interlock Brake Problem
Honda is recalling certain 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow during sub freezing temperatures. Continue reading
Nissan Recalls Improperly Cast Brake Torque Members
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Infiniti JX and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles because the front brake torque member may have been improperly cast. During the front brake torque member casting process, molten iron overflow from one mold to the other partially filled the mold cavities and began to cool. Continue reading
Buick Lacrosse Buyback For Suspension Problem
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Our California lemon law offices were recently contacted by a Delano, California resident who had purchased a Buick Lacrosse that was experiencing suspension problems. Continue reading
Mitsubishi Fuel And Brake Problems
Mitsubishi has announced two recalls that will affect certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012 . The first recall is similar to recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia earlier this month. Continue reading
2013 Buick Encore Steering Problem
General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for certain 2013 Buick Encore crossover vehicles equipped with heated steering wheels. During manufacturing, certain steering wheel fasteners may have not been properly installed resulting in the steering wheel potentially becoming loose and separating from the steering column. Continue reading