Dodge Durango taillight class action lawsuit moves forward
It is claimed that the Dodge Durango tailgate seal and gasket may allow water to damage the taillights. December 15, 2024 — A Dodge Durango taillight class action lawsuit will continue in court after Chrysler failed to convince a judge to dismiss the case. Two owners who filed the lawsuit claim that the taillights on 2014-2023 Durangos are defective because water leaks through gaskets and seals on the tailgate. According to the class action lawsuit, the water damaged the taillights, backup lights and backup camera system. Fiat Chrysler allegedly knew about the taillight and tailgate issues since 2020 but continued to hide the dangers from consumers. Additionally, FCA has not yet recalled Dodge Durangos, and the lawsuit claims that FCA will not pay for repairs once the warranty expires. Dodge Durango Tail Light Class Action Lawsuit - Plaintiff California plaintiff Brian Jenkins purchased a used 2019 Dodge Durango in March 2020. In January 2023, Jenkins noticed water was entering the…
GM truck tailgate recall affects 150,000 HD trucks
The recall affects Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 3500 HD trucks. December 3, 2024 — General Motors' truck tailgate recall affects 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD trucks. The GM tailgate recall includes 150,000 trucks equipped with power-unlocking tailgates with electronic tailgate release switches that could short out due to water intrusion. The truck tailgate may open incorrectly when the vehicle is in the parked position. The GM truck tailgate recall is an extension of the power tailgate recall GM issued in February. "In some cases, water may penetrate the tailgate of these vehicles and come into contact with the electronic door release switch, potentially causing a short circuit. The door may open inadvertently while the vehicle is parked." In July, General Motors became aware of complaints about 2024 Sierra 3500 HD tailgates opening and striking trailers attached…
Honda sued over leaking Odyssey tailgate that may have
Several owners of affected Odyssey models have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about leaks go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago A failed weather seal is said to allow water to seep into the tailgate control module. The lawsuit, filed in California, also claims the malfunction increased the risk of fire. Honda reportedly told owners that the leak was not covered by the new car warranty. Leaks are never a good thing, especially when they are related to something as important as your vehicle's tailgate. Certain Honda Odyssey models are reportedly prone to this problem, a defect that recently prompted a class-action lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey models were manufactured with defective polyurethane seals that were prone to rupture. The defect not only allowed water to seep into the rear driver's side panel, but also allowed it to seep into the power tailgate's control module. Therefore, the tailgate may open and close erratically even…
Honda Odyssey tailgate issue sparks class action lawsuit
Leaking Honda Odyssey water can allegedly lead to tailgate problems, rust, mold, and money. November 19, 2024 — Honda Odyssey power tailgate issues have sparked a class-action lawsuit alleging water leaked through rear body seam seals, causing the power tailgate to fail. The lawsuit covers 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey minivans that allegedly have defective polyurethane seals that can break and allow water to seep into the rear driver's side panel. Without an effective seal, water can leak into the power tailgate's control module, causing the tailgate to open and close at any time, including while the minivan is in motion. The Odyssey tailgate may also remain open or fail to close. The leak can also cause the tailgate to short out and cause a fire, according to a Florida Honda Odyssey owner who filed a class-action lawsuit. Additionally, water leaks can lead to the growth of mold and rust. “Due to the sealant defect and the substantial monetary costs required to…
Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 recalled due to camera issues
Ford is recalling 30,000 trucks equipped with overhead rearview cameras that may be affected by water. November 4, 2024 — Ford truck tailgate camera issues have led to a recall of 2023-2024 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks. The recall involves 30,000 trucks. Water may enter the tailgate parking assist sensor interface module, causing the rearview camera image to appear part of the time or possibly appear blue or black. In February, a supplier noticed a black screen on the top of the tailgate camera. Engineers investigated and determined that water may have entered the interface between the connector for the camera on top of the tailgate and the mating connector interface seal on the coaxial cable. According to the car manufacturer: "Ford's preliminary investigation identified multiple causes of water ingress related to the component's manufacturing and design. The camera connector was oval-shaped and outside the tolerance range. Additionally, the mating connector sealing ribs on the coaxial harness connector were…
Honda Ridgeline backup camera recall under investigation
About 129,000 Ridgeline trucks are equipped with wiring that could break when using the tailgate. June 28, 2024 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a recall of Honda Ridgeline backup cameras. So far, there have been two Honda Ridgeline recalls and two Ridgeline rearview camera investigations, and this latest investigation focuses on the first Honda Ridgeline rearview camera recall announced in November 2022. In February 2022, NHTSA launched an investigation into complaints about backup camera malfunctions on 2017 to 2018 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, and subsequently recalled 2017 to 2019 Ridgeline trucks in November 2022. The trucks are equipped with a rearview camera, and the camera could malfunction if the wiring harness breaks when the tailgate is opened and closed. Honda says the Ridgeline's backup camera wiring harness uses a protective tube that doesn't prevent bends, and the cable ties used to secure the tubing aren't tight enough. The Honda Ridgeline recall requires dealers to replace the seat…
Honda Ridgeline backup camera recall terminated
Honda Ridgeline rearview camera wiring bends when the tailgate opens and closes. August 10, 2024 — Honda Ridgeline backup camera recall A federal investigation into complaints of rearview camera failures on the 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline has been closed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into backup cameras in February after receiving complaints that the camera image would not display when backing up. NHTSA has received more than 50 complaints about 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline trucks. According to Honda, the backup camera wiring harness is routed near the tailgate hinge and is exposed when the tailgate is opened and closed. Basically, the wires are stressed by the bending of the harness. Honda determined that the wiring harness is made of a material that is permeable to water and salt and can freeze and thaw. Opening and closing the tailgate will eventually cause the tailgate wiring harness to break. This will cause the rear view camera image to disappear. In…
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