9/1/2023 0 Comments Class actio. laws![]() ![]() Nissan Emergency Braking Malfunction Lawsuit InvestigationĪ Nissan emergency braking malfunction lawsuit was filed after reports from drivers that the automatic emergency braking system on 2015-2019 Nissans is slamming on the brakes, even when there are no obstacles around. If you've experienced this issue, please contact us. Our attorneys are investigating a Honda Sensing lawsuit after some CR-V and Accord drivers have reported that the sensing system in their Hondas cause them to automatically brake when there are no obstacles. The affected vehicles include popular models such as Honda Civic (2012-2015), Dodge Ram 1500 (2009-2012), and Toyota Corolla (2011-2019). According to the complaint, the affected airbag control units (ACUs) were installed in certain vehicles from car makers Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Fiat Chrysler. Our attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit alleging a defect in 12.3 million airbag control units made by auto-part supplier ZF-TRW. These allegations cover about 500,000 Tesla cars made from 2013 to 2019, and may warrant a formal NHTSA probe. The petition asking for an investigation states that there have been 127 owner complaints to the government regarding this issue, which includes 110 crashes and 52 injuries. In January of 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it will investigate allegations that Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles can suddenly accelerate on their own. Tesla Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit Investigation Toyota reportedly sold a total of 92,525 RAV4 Hybrids in 2019. It's unclear how widespread the issue is or how many vehicles may be affected. Toyota is investigating the issue and although they have not established a final explanation, it has raised the possibility of a design flaw in the car's fuel tank system. According to a report by Automotive News, multiple RAV4 Hybrid owners have filed complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over the issue. In the report, the NTSB reviewed guidance documents for 36 manufacturers of electric vehicles, including documents from Tesla, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Nissan, and determined that many of these manufacturer’s emergency response guides for dealing with high-voltage lithium-ion battery fires are inadequate, and “lack vehicle-specific details on suppressing fires." 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Flawed Fuel Tank Lawsuit InvestigationĬertain 2019 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles could have a fuel tank defect that blocks the car from receiving a full refill by several gallons. A November 2020 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report identified a number of these risks following an investigation of four electric vehicle fires. Electric Vehicle Fire Lawsuit InvestigationĮmergency responders like firefighters and tow operators may be at serious risk when dealing with lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles like Tesla, Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Mustang Mach-E. Major car companies are facing pushback for allegedly overcharging consumers for so-called “destination fees” to unjustifiably boost their profits. Deceptive Auto Fees Lawsuit Investigation But despite knowing about this problem for more than a decade, according to the lawsuit, Hyundai and Kia haven’t done enough to keep customers safe or even reimburse them for all their expenses. According to the complaint, the defect is in the Anti-Lock Brake systems module (ABS) that can short circuit and catch fire at any time due to trapped moisture that can accumulate and because the ABS maintains a continuous electrical charge. On April 15, 2022, Gibbs Law Group filed a class action lawsuit alleging a dangerous defect in thousands of Hyundai and Kia cars puts them at risk of catching fire while driving or parked. Hyundai and Kia Spontaneous Engine Fire Class Action Lawsuit Our auto defect attorneys are now investigating legal claims on behalf of Ford vehicle owners who may be impacted by this recall. ![]() Ford is warning vehicle owners to “park their vehicles outside due to the risk of fire,” per an NHTSA press release. On May 17, 2022, Ford announced a recall of around 39,000 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2021 model year due to engine fire risk. ![]()
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