Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe file lawsuit
FCA Canada has been accused of manufacturing and selling defective plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). December 26, 2024 — A Canadian class action lawsuit for the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe alleges a battery defect caused the battery to catch fire. FCA Canada has been accused of selling Jeeps without warning consumers of the dangers, and the plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim the recall didn't help. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that rely on high-voltage hybrid battery systems. But flaws in those systems caused the batteries to catch fire regardless of whether the Jeep was parked or driving, the lawsuit said. Charging Jeeps near combustible items is not allowed, and owners say they have yet to receive what they paid. Jeep 4xe vehicles are equipped with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack composed of nickel manganese cobalt. The battery packs are made by Samsung, which the…
Porsche Taycan battery fire lawsuit filed in Canada
Including Porsche Taycan, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo. December 25, 2024 — Canada’s Porsche Taycan battery class action lawsuit says electric cars are dangerous to drive and even park because the batteries can catch fire. The Porsche Canada lawsuit claims the recall did nothing because the Taycan still comes with the defective lithium-ion battery. According to the Porsche Taycan battery class action lawsuit, these Taycans are at risk of problems: 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo The plaintiff claims that the Taycan's lithium-ion battery may overheat when fully charged, causing short circuits and fires. If a Taycan battery catches fire, property and people would be at risk, which could happen even if the vehicle is turned off. Porsche began recalling vehicles in 2023, but the lawsuit claims the recall repairs do not address the root cause of the battery defect. According to the plaintiffs, Porsche has not…
FCA Canada lawsuit claims Jeep 4xe vehicles are dangerous
The class-action lawsuit covers 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs. December 10, 2024 — A Jeep 4xe class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada against customers of the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV. Jeep plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are said to be equipped with dangerous and defective high-voltage batteries that pose a risk of catching fire. The lawsuit alleges that the hybrid battery system has caused fires, which can occur while the vehicle is parked or driven. The Fiat Chrysler Canada class action lawsuit was filed by 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner Jason Hydamacka. According to the lawsuit, drivers should be able to drive the Jeep in all-electric mode to save gas, but the battery allegedly prevents this. "The target vehicle was equipped with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack composed of nickel manganese cobalt. Without proper manufacturing and proper design, these types of batteries can easily heat…
Porsche Taycan battery recall fails, says lawsuit filed
Porsche Taycan battery fire recall allegedly not good enough, says class action lawsuit December 8, 2024 — Porsche Taycan battery recall allegedly fails to properly repair vehicles at risk of fire. A class action lawsuit alleges that the Porsche Taycan electric vehicle is dangerous due to a defective 800-volt lithium-ion battery. The Porsche class action lawsuit covers the 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan S Cross Turismo, Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo and Porsche Taycan Turbo. The class action lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania plaintiff Miodrag Kukrika, who purchased a new 2020 Taycan 4S in June 2020 for approximately $120,000. Porsche Taycan battery fire recalls have been issued ( here , here and here ), but a class action lawsuit claims the recall failed. Porsche said that "a short circuit can occur within the battery module of the high-voltage…
Tesla Semi Fire Update: Driver Assistance Systems Not Engaged
Investigators say 50,000 gallons of water were needed to put out a Tesla Semi battery fire. September 13, 2024 — A Tesla Semi truck caught fire in California, and the fire department used 50,000 gallons of water to put out the battery fire. At the same time, the California Fire Department used aircraft to drop fire retardant around the accident scene. The 2024 Tesla Semi fire originated from a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 3:13 a.m. on August 19, 2024 on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, California. The electric semi-trailer was not pulling a trailer when it left the road while traveling uphill on a right curve, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The Tesla Semi truck was equipped with Tesla's advanced driver assistance system, but National Transportation Safety Board investigators said the system was "inoperable" at the time of the accident. According to the National Transportation Safety Board: "The vehicle struck a traffic sign permanently mounted on a…
Tesla Semi Fire Update: Driver Assistance Systems Not Engaged
Investigators say 50,000 gallons of water were needed to put out a Tesla Semi battery fire. September 13, 2024 — A Tesla Semi truck caught fire in California, and the fire department used 50,000 gallons of water to put out the battery fire. At the same time, the California Fire Department used aircraft to drop fire retardant around the accident scene. The 2024 Tesla Semi fire originated from a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 3:13 a.m. on August 19, 2024 on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, California. The electric semi-trailer was not pulling a trailer when it left the road while traveling uphill on a right curve, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The Tesla Semi truck was equipped with Tesla's advanced driver assistance system, but National Transportation Safety Board investigators said the system was "inoperable" at the time of the accident. According to the National Transportation Safety Board: "The vehicle struck a traffic sign permanently mounted on a…
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