Hyundai is recalling over one million vehicles for a defective stop lamp switch that could experience an intermittent switch point contact. This condition could result in intermittent operation of the push button start feature, the inability to remove the transmission from the “park” position, illumination of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control, and intermittent operation of the stop lamps. Continue reading
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Kia Electrical Problem Affects Brakes
Hyundai has announced a recall for certain 2007-2011 Kia vehicles because of an electrical problem that could affect electrical systems throughout the vehicle. Due to a manufacturing error, the stop lamp switch in some of these vehicles could malfunction. It could cause: Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Nissan Brake Shift Interlock Problem
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Titan trucks and 2013 NV vehicles because a problem in the transmission could lead to the vehicles unexpectedly rolling away. Titan vehicles equipped with console mounted transmission shift levers are not affected. Continue reading
Nissan NV Transmission Indication Inaccuracies
Nissan will be recalling approximately twenty thousand 2012-2013 Nissan NV vehicles equipped with steering column mounted transmission shift levers. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. Continue reading
GM Transmission Shift Control Problem
General Motors (GM) will be recalling certain 2013 Buick Lacrosse and 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with Driver Shift Control (DSC), also known as manual mode. The transmission software in these vehicles may cause the transmission to shift from manual mode to automatic mode unexpectedly, eliminating any transmission engine braking effect. Continue reading
Buyback 2008 Saturn Aura XE Transmission
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Last November our California lemon law offices were contacted by a woman concerned about transmission problems she was experiencing with her 2008 Saturn Aura XE. This particular model had been recalled a month earlier Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Ford Sedan And SUV Engine Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating problems of stalling and surging engines on certain Ford and Mercury cars and SUV’s. The investigation will cover Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUV’s as well as Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans all from the 2009-2011 model years. Continue reading
Lemon Alert for Chevy And GMC Minivans
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Express and 2013 GMC Savana minivans because some could fail to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The driver may be able to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or when the transmission is not in “Park”. Continue reading
