History Behind the Recall Stellantis subsidiary FCA US, LLC has announced a safety recall affecting more than 72,000 Ram trucks due to a defect that may cause the instrument panel display to fail at startup. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software error within the instrument panel cluster may prevent the…
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Ford Recalls Over 229,000 Bronco Vehicles Over Instrument Panel Failure Risk
History Behind the Recall Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall affecting 229,609 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles due to a defect that may cause the instrument panel cluster to fail at startup, preventing critical driving information from displaying properly. The recall applies to model year 2025 and 2026 vehicles and is active in…
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Genesis Recalls Vehicles Over Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Risk
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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