After Mercedes-Benz disputed coverage, a federal judge confirmed loaner vehicles qualify under California’s lemon law, prompting a $33,750 settlement on the eve of trial. Los Angeles, California (Law Firm Newswire) – CCA’s settlement of the month is Laura Sam Samarneh versus Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, which settled for a significant amount after years of hard-fought litigation against Mercedes-Benz USA…
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BMW Recalls Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk, Advises Parking Outside
History Behind the Recall BMW of North America, in coordination with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced a major recall affecting nearly 200,000 vehicles due to a fire risk caused by a corroding starter relay. The defect can cause overheating and a short circuit, posing a potential fire hazard even when the…
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GM Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Defective Brake Assemblies
History Behind the Lawsuit A new class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors (GM), alleging that several of its 2025 model-year vehicles contain defective master brake cylinder assemblies that can lead to a partial or total loss of braking ability. The lawsuit, Barron, et al. v. General Motors LLC (Case No. 2:25-cv-05696), was…
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Ford Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Excessive Oil Consumption in F-150 Trucks
History Behind the Lawsuit A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Company, alleging that certain 2018–2020 Ford F-150 trucks suffer from an engine oil consumption defect that can lead to premature wear, stalling, and even total engine failure. The lawsuit, filed on August 28, 2025, in Michigan federal court, is titled…
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Hyundai’s ICCU Failures Leave Some EVs Stranded
History Behind the Issue Hyundai is confronting increasing reports of Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failures affecting its electric vehicles built on the E-GMP platform, including the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and several Genesis and Kia models. The ICCU manages charging, powers the 12-volt battery, and enables vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. When it fails, drivers see…
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NHTSA Opens New Investigation into GM Vehicles Over Engine Failure Risk
History Behind the Investigation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new engineering analysis into certain General Motors SUVs and trucks over reports of engine failures that may extend beyond GM’s previous recall. The issue, described by regulators as “loss of motive power due to engine failure,” centers on vehicles equipped with…
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583,000 Honda SUVs and Vans Under Investigation for Potential Safety Issues
History Behind the Investigation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened two separate investigations covering more than 583,000 Honda vehicles in the U.S. after receiving multiple complaints about potential seatbelt and airbag malfunctions. According to reports from NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), the probes involve the 2023–2024 Honda Pilot SUV and the…
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Ford Recalls Over 510,000 Vehicles for Multiple Safety Issues
History Behind the Recall Ford Motor Company has announced seven separate recalls impacting more than 510,000 vehicles across its lineup, spanning model years 2017–2026. The recalls, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on October 23 and 24, 2025, address issues ranging from loose seat bolts and detaching moonroof wind deflectors to defective…
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Porsche Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Slowed EV and Hybrid Charger Speeds
History Behind the Lawsuit Porsche is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it intentionally reduced the charging speeds of its Porsche Mobile Charger Plus (PMC+) and Porsche Mobile Charger Connect (PMCC) devices after discovering potential overheating issues. Filed on September 26, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta Division),…
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Toyota Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Malfunction
History Behind the Recall Toyota has announced a major recall of 1,024,407 vehicles across its Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru brands after identifying a malfunction in the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that may cause the rearview camera display to freeze or go blank while reversing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the…
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