History Behind the Recall Genesis Motor America has announced a safety recall after discovering that side curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly in certain vehicles, potentially preventing proper deployment during a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), improperly installed side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as designed in…
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Ferrari Issues Do-Not-Drive Recall for 296 GTB and 296 GTS Over Fire Risk
History Behind the Recall Ferrari has issued a Do-Not-Drive recall notice for a small number of its 296 GTB coupe and 296 GTS roadster models after identifying a defect that could significantly increase the risk of a vehicle fire. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects six…
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Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Over Side Curtain Airbag Installation Issue
History Behind the Recall Hyundai Motor America has issued a safety recall after discovering that side curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly in a limited number of vehicles, potentially preventing proper deployment during a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), improperly installed side curtain airbags may fail to deploy…
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Toyota Recalls Over 126,000 Vehicles Over Engine Failure Risk
History Behind the Recall Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a recall affecting more than 126,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to a potential engine defect that could cause stalling or loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website and involves…
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E‑Bike & Micromobility Battery Fires: Does Lemon Law Apply Beyond Cars?
As e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices grow in popularity across California, reports of lithium-ion battery fires have raised serious safety concerns. In July 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled thousands of VIVI e-bike batteries due to fire and burn hazards that could cause serious injury or death. This recall highlights a larger…
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GM Recalls Over 3,400 Chevrolet Silverado Trucks Over Missing Owner’s Manual Safety Issue
History Behind the Recall General Motors (GM) has issued a safety recall affecting more than 3,400 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks after discovering that some vehicles were delivered without an owner’s manual, creating a potential safety compliance issue related to child restraint systems. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the…
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Kawasaki Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged KX450 Crankshaft Defect
History Behind the Lawsuit Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA is facing a proposed class action lawsuit following a recall of thousands of 2025 KX450-series motorcycles over an alleged crankshaft defect that poses a serious crash risk. The lawsuit, Melendez v. Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA (Case No. 8:25-cv-00910), was filed on May 1, 2025, in California federal…
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Volvo Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unintended Acceleration in XC40 Recharge EVs
History Behind the Lawsuit A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car USA, LLC knowingly concealed a serious defect affecting 2020–2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric vehicles. The case, Becker v. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC et al. (Case No. 3:25-cv-05331), was filed on June 25, 2025,…
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Nissan Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged VC-Turbo Engine Defect
History Behind the Lawsuit A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Nissan knowingly concealed a serious engine defect affecting vehicles equipped with its VC-Turbo engines, despite marketing them as innovative, safe, and reliable. The case, Becker et al. v. Nissan of North America, Inc. et al. (Case No. 1:25-cv-00845), was filed on July 8, 2025,…
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Mandatory Mediation: What You Need to Know
Starting in 2025, significant reforms to California’s Lemon Law require many vehicle defect cases to go through mandatory mediation before heading to court. This early-stage process is designed to encourage quicker settlements and reduce legal costs. But for consumers, it also introduces new rules and strict deadlines that can affect your right to a refund…
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