Ford Mustang recalled due to broken rear suspension
Ford is recalling more than 5,200 Mustangs that could lose steering control. September 16, 2024 — Ford is recalling more than 5,200 Mustangs because the rear suspension knuckle could fail, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The recalled 2024 Ford Mustang rear suspension steering knuckles may have a casting defect that could weaken the components and cause the driver to lose vehicle handling and steering control. According to Ford: “When a parts supplier produces a steering knuckle, the debris filter may be improperly positioned during the casting process, causing slag to enter the part cavity and cause casting defects.” Ford learned of the issue through warranty reports of broken rear suspension knuckles in 2024 Mustangs, but has not received any reports of accidents or injuries. The driver may notice the rear tires leaning outward or inward when braking or applying more throttle. About 620 Ford Mustangs are being recalled in Canada. Ford dealers will inspect and possibly…
BMW X1 acceleration lag lawsuit filed in Virginia
The class action lawsuit alleges that the 2023 BMW X1 SUV has rolling and acceleration issues. September 9, 2024 — A BMW X1 class-action lawsuit in Virginia alleges the vehicle suffers from delayed acceleration, creating a danger to occupants and others on the road. The BMW X1 acceleration lag lawsuit also states that there is a defect in the transmission that causes the X1 vehicles to roll. The BMW class action lawsuit includes: “Anyone who resides in Virginia and has previously or currently owned or leased one or more 2023 BMW X1 vehicles.” However, the accelerated lag lawsuit states that more models may be included in the scope of the lawsuit in the future. BMW is allegedly aware of a defect in 2023 X1 vehicles that causes the vehicles to "move in the opposite direction of the selected gear on slight inclines/declines or uneven road surfaces and fail to respond to reasonable throttle inputs." The two owners who filed the…
Dodge Challenger hits and kills woman during test drive in Odessa, Texas
Odessa resident Benjamin Means was test driving a Dodge Challenger at 124 mph. July 27, 2024 — A mother of two was killed in a fatal Dodge Challenger test drive when the driver was driving more than 120 mph in a 45 mph zone and struck another vehicle. Now a lawsuit claims the dealership, dealer salesperson and the driver of the Dodge Challenger should be paid at least $1 million for the fatal crash. The Texas lawsuit names Lithia Motors (Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Odessa National), car salesman Kenneth Salas, and Benjamin Kyle Meece, who was driving the 2021 Dodge Challenger during a test drive. On the morning of June 7, 2024, dealer salesman Salas and potential buyer Benjamin Meece prepared to test drive the 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack from dealerships across the United States. The two were traveling in the 4800 block of East University Drive in Odessa when the Challenger approached an intersection at 124…