Woman says she was attacked over faulty Tesla door
Tesla class action lawsuit alleges defects in door lock system and phone app. December 11, 2024 — Tesla class action lawsuit alleges door lock issues when using Tesla mobile app. The plaintiff, named in the lawsuit as "Jane Doe," claims she was sexually assaulted due to a faulty Tesla locking system. Tesla class action lawsuit includes: "Everyone who buys or leases a TESLA vehicle has the same locking system as PLAINTIFF's Model Y. If the doors are locked using the TESLA app while inside the vehicle, the vehicle will not lock from the outside." Tesla Model Y incident Jane Doe said she owned a Tesla Model Y and drove to a mall in California where there was a parking lot with an electric vehicle charging station. She took her mobile phone and plugged it into the charger, opened the car door, got in, and closed the door. The plaintiff said she locked the door using the Tesla app on her…
General Motors sued over faulty shifters in popular Chevrolets, GMCs and GMCs
Original class action lawsuit accuses GM of breaching new car warranty by failing to fix problems go through Brad Anderson November 10, 2024 19:22 General Motors is facing two class-action lawsuits after owners reported ongoing problems with shifter components. If the shifter fails to register Park, the engine cannot shut off, leaving the owner in a difficult situation. A trial date has been set for January 13, 2025, to resolve the ongoing legal dispute. Multiple Chevrolet, GMC and Buick models are now the focus of two U.S. class-action lawsuits alleging serious problems with shifter components that prevent owners from turning off their engines. The problem, which affects several GM models, could put drivers in a dangerous situation if their vehicle fails to properly enter park and refuses to stop, the lawsuit says. The first lawsuit, filed in Memphis, Tenn., alleges that some GM vehicles have a "Shift to Park" message that continues to flash on the dashboard even after the…
Honda Cars India recalls over 90,000 vehicles to replace faulty ones
Honda has recalled 90,468 vehicles in India to replace defective fuel pumps. The recall also covers an additional 2,204 older models in which the fuel pumps were replaced as spare parts. According to the manufacturer, the fuel pump in affected models may have an impeller failure that, over time, may cause the engine to stop or be unable to start. The recall will be phased in starting on November 5, with free replacement parts available at all approved dealers. The company will contact owners of affected cars individually. Read on for more details. Also read: Honda Elevate, Amaze and City receive 7-year unlimited kilometers extended warranty package Honda Recall: Affected Models The models affected by this recall include Amaze (18,851 units), BR-V (4,386 units), Brio (3,317 units), Jazz (16,744 units), City (32,872 units) and WR-V (14,298 units). These models were produced between September 2017 and June 2018. Honda Recall: How to Check? Customers can visit the Product Updates/Recalls page through…
Toyota to replace faulty 8-speed automatic transmission in 2024 – but
Eligible vehicles must display at least one of the six diagnostic trouble codes go through Brad Anderson September 16, 2024 19:10 The technical service bulletin does not include models equipped with manual transmission. Toyota will perform repairs only if a 2024 Tacoma model displays one of six fault codes. The entire transmission and torque package will change. Pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma are supposed to be reliable and trustworthy, but several owners of 2024 Tacoma models in the U.S. have complained about transmission issues. Toyota acted quickly and issued an official technical service bulletin, which means the affected trucks will be repaired free of charge. The technical service bulletin was shared with dealers last week and covers only certain 2024 Tacoma VINs, all of which are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, since this is not a safety recall, Toyota will not be offering a fix for all applicable 2024 Tacoma models, but only those that have been…
Faulty floor mats could cause unexpected acceleration in Buick vehicles
The accelerator pedal may become trapped under the floor mat, causing the accelerator pedal to become stuck in the depressed position. Buick has announced a recall of nearly 30,000 Envision vehicles because their aftermarket floor mats may be defective. The mat may cause the accelerator pedal to stick, resulting in unintended acceleration. Toyota vehicles had similar problems, leading to a massive recall and four deaths. Few people give floor mats a second thought, but they caused a stir nearly two decades ago when Toyota was forced to recall nearly four million vehicles because the mats could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck. Unfortunately, this had tragic consequences, with four people killed in a single crash. Today, floor mats are making headlines again. The latest recall involves 27,793 Buick Envision crossovers because their all-weather floor mats pose a similar risk. Specifically, NHTSA said, "the accelerator pedal could become trapped under the mat, causing unintended acceleration." MORE: 2024 Buick Envision gets…
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