Range Rover reversing camera recalls announced
Land Rover is recalling 12,600 vehicles because the rearview camera image may be blank and distorted. January 8, 2025 — Land Rover The Range Rover backup camera recall affects approximately 12,600 vehicles that may display a blank or distorted rearview camera image. The recalled 2022-2023 Range Rover backup camera is mounted on the rear bumper, but water may enter the camera and cause problems with the rearview image. Land Rover launched an investigation in September 2024 after receiving complaints about faulty reversing camera images. According to Land Rover, engineers determined that water could cause delamination of pressure compensation components and cause images to appear distorted or blank. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue. But Land Rover has received 244 claims and field reports in the United States More than 600 vehicles have been recalled in Canada. Land Rover is working on how to correct the reversing camera issue, but Land Rover owners should…
Porsche settles sunroof leak lawsuit, but some owners get compensation
Macan, Cayenne and Panamera owners can receive repair reimbursement based on mileage and vehicle age. A faulty sunroof drainage system allegedly caused the cabin to leak, sparking a U.S. class-action lawsuit. Porsche sunroof settlement claims must be submitted by February 4, 2025. Even Porsches aren't immune to the occasional mechanical misstep, and this one involves an oft-overlooked detail: sunroof drainage. Porsche has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States that claimed defects in sunroof drainage systems could lead to costly repairs. The lawsuit covers the 2015-2023 Cayenne, 2015-2023 Macan and 2014-2023 Panamera models and was first filed in 2022. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); READ: Porsche to sell ICE Macan in US 'for foreseeable future' The lawsuit alleges that the affected models were designed with a defective sunroof drainage system that could allow water to seep into the cabin, potentially turning the…
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery contactor lawsuit
Ford Mustang Mach-E class action lawsuit expanded from nationwide to 3 states, now dismissed. November 7, 2024 — Ford Mustang Mach-E The lawsuit ended with the plaintiff never claiming there was anything wrong with her vehicle, but only that she was "concerned" about driving it. Many car class action lawsuits until back Recalls or federal investigations, the Ford Mustang Mach-E lawsuit is no exception. The lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Amber Sulligan, who owns a 2022 Mach-E and "made several local trips" when the Mustang Mach-E was recalled. Ford is recalling the 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E SUV because the battery main contactors may overheat due to DC fast charging or repeated wide-open accelerator pedal, causing them to lose power and shut down. In addition to the Mustang Mach-E recall, Ford said customers could be reimbursed if they paid for repairs before the recall. After learning of the recall, "she returned the car to the dealer and it has been sitting…
Chevrolet Bolt battery settlement agreement gets preliminary approval
Chevrolet Bolt battery fire class action lawsuit settlement receives preliminary approval and applies to cars built from 2017 to 2022. October 2, 2024 — A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a Chevrolet Bolt battery settlement after eight class-action lawsuits were consolidated into one. The Chevrolet Bolt battery lawsuit was filed after General Motors began recalling the vehicles because of defective batteries that could cause fires. The class-action lawsuits were filed in the months of late 2020 and early 2021 and involve battery fires in 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles. General Motors agrees to Bolt class action settlement, but the automaker denies the allegations and denies all wrongdoing. Chevrolet Bolt Battery Settlement Agreement Owners of 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolts should understand that most of the "benefits" of the class action settlement are the same things GM was already providing to customers for free long before the settlement was reached. For example, all previous free battery software updates and free battery replacements…
Have a 2.5L turbocharged Mazda? You may be eligible for compensation
Mazda offers free repairs and extended warranties for models with faulty valve seals. Owners of affected models can apply for a refund for the costs incurred due to excessive oil use. Models eligible for repair include certain 2021-2022 CX-30, CX-5, CX-9, Mazda3 and Mazda6. Mazda has settled a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. involving several models equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Under the terms of the settlement, Mazda will provide compensation to eligible owners and lessees of these affected vehicles. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The lawsuits focus on a defective valve seal in certain Mazda models that causes the engines to consume too much oil. Although the defect did not directly cause engine damage, many people claim that they incurred extra expenses due to frequent oil changes. MORE: Mustang owner sues Ford, demands $9,500 replacement for EcoBoost engine Financial details…
Corvette Wheels Limited Special Compensation Program
The Split Wheels program includes the 2015 to 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 2017 to 2019 Corvette Grand Sport. August 12, 2024 — Cracked and bent wheels on Chevrolet Corvettes have been a problem for some owners, so GM has announced Corvette Wheels Limited Special Compensation Program. Vehicles covered by the Corvette Flat Tire Compensation Program include 2015 to 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 cars and 2017 to 2019 Corvette Grand Sport cars. The program is available to former and current owners and lessees, but certain conditions must be met. You must provide documentation that the cracked or bent wheel was not caused by impact damage or road hazard damage. GM said the amount of reimbursement or other alternative remedies offered under the program depend on whether the repair or replacement was performed by a GM dealer, the type of documentation provided and when the repair or replacement occurred. Current and former Corvette owners and lessees can submit two different…
Toyota offers $75 compensation to RAV4 owners with battery failure, lawyer says
Each of the 12 plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit will receive $5,000 go through Brad Anderson July 31, 2024 13:40 Affected RAV models may be equipped with a 12-volt battery that does not clamp properly and may short-circuit. Toyota recalled 1.9 million RAV4s in November 2023 due to this problem. Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit related to a defect in battery terminals that could cause vehicles to stall or even catch fire. Some Toyota RAV4 owners in the U.S. may be eligible for $75 million in damages. At the same time, the attorneys involved in the case will receive $13,250,000 in legal fees and $350,000 in expenses. The first lawsuit related to the issue was filed in March 2021. Shortly before that, NHTSA began investigating battery issues in 2013 to 2018 RAV4s. It was quickly determined that vehicles with front-end damage that was subsequently repaired may have been equipped with a 12-volt replacement battery…
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