US Auto Injury Law

SUV Fire Crashes: Safety Group Calls for Jeep Recall

Admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:16:57 +0000

AutoGuide reports that the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) sent a letter to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne renewing its demand that Chrysler recall all Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured between 1993 and 2004. According to AutoGuide… More

BMW SUV Recall for Transmission Defect

Admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:03:31 +0000

BMW is recalling certain X5 xDrive 35i SUVs manufactured between December 19, 2011, and December 21, 2011. These vehicles have transmission cases which were not machined properly and which could experience roll-away accidents.

The Wall … More

Toyota Unintended Acceleration News: Federal Director Testifies Government Knew Of Electronic Malfunction

Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:55:18 +0000

Eyewitness News reports, Joe McClelland, the Director of the Office of Electric Reliability under the Obama Administration, has come forward to report that his vehicle, a Toyota Prius, is affected by unintended sudden acceleration. … More

Tin Whiskers May Pose Sudden Acceleration Danger in Toyota Vehicles

Admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:05:08 +0000

Sharon Silke Carty, senior autos reporter at The Huffington Post, reports that Toyota “seized” on a February 2011 NASA study finding no evidence of electronic malfunction in Toyota sudden acceleration cases “as proof that … More

Distracted Driving Safety Concerns Over New Auto Infotainment Technology

Admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:28:37 +0000

Last week’s 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show and the 2012 North American International Auto Show showcased new technology from auto manufacturers that allows drivers to multitask more than ever before while at the wheel. The … More

Ford Recalls 490,000 Vehicles for Sudden Loss of Power, Fire Defects

Admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:02:12 +0000

The Los Angeles Times reports, Ford Motor Company is recalling 490,000 vehicles with defects that pose potential sudden loss of power or fire hazards.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is … More

Ford Recalls Pickups for False Park Defect

Admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:23:52 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford is recalling 2011 F-150 pickup trucks, as well as 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 heavy duty trucks.

Ford is recalling these trucks for a … More

Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Toyota For Alleged Safety Defects Continue

Admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:57:22 +0000

The parents of Michael Burress, an Iraq War veteran who died last year when his Yaris sedan sped out of control and crashed into a telephone pole as a result of an alleged defect in … More

Toyota Acceleration Car Defect Claims Life of U.S. Marine, Lawsuit Charges

Admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:52:31 +0000

Recently released from active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps after four years of service, including two tours of duty in Iraq, Michael Burress of Knoxville, Tennessee was working last December as a crane operator … More

Standardized Panic Button Proposed for Vehicles with Keyless Ignition

Admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:26:56 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed a proposal on December 12, 2011, calling for standardized keyless ignition systems that will enable drivers to shut down runaway cars with the push of a button. … More