Lawsuits
Bitter fruit – New fear in Chrysler bankruptcy: Liability claims may be voided
By Curt Guyette
Metro Times
5/20/09
At the end of March, President Barack Obama gave a speech intended to reassure consumers worried about buying vehicles from a U.S. automaker facing the possibility of bankruptcy.
Class Actions
1998-01 Mercedes FSS Engine Damage
1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Settlement
1983-1995 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Engine Module Stalling
2003-04 Honda Element Windshield Cracking
GM Dexcool Engine Damage Class Action
The class covers three different groups of GM vehicles which suffered from engine damage caused by the use of Dexcool engine coolant. Repairs involving intake manifold gasket failures, engine coolant sealing issues, and sludge (a rust-like material) are covered by this proposed settlement. These repairs would likely involve parts like the intake manifold and/or manifold gaskets, throttle body gaskets, radiator cap, heater core, water pump and other parts of the cooling system.
Chrysler/Dodge 2.7L Oil Sludge Class Action
Related Documents
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2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking
2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking
Honda/Acura Michelin Run-Flat Tires Class Action
Honda/Acura Michelin Run-Flat Tires Class Action
2004-05 Pontiac GTO Tire Failures
2004-05 Pontiac GTO Tire Failures
TOYOTA DEAL: HERE COMES THE SLUDGE JUDGE
Mark Rechtin, Automotive News / January 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has quietly settled a
class-action lawsuit that covers about 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles
that may have been damaged by engine oil sludge. Details of the settlement,
which allows for third-party mediation of sludge claims rejected by Toyota,
have been mailed to 7.5 million current and previous owners.
Critics contend Toyota has told customers and dealers too little about
SUV Case Will Keep Haunting Automakers
Mike McKee
The Recorder
11-03-2006
Automakers’ pleas went unanswered Wednesday as the California Supreme Court refused to review or de-publish a ruling that leaves Ford Motor Co. on the hook for $82.6 million in damages and will probably expose the auto industry to greater liability for defective vehicles.