The year 2016 was a noteworthy year for the auto industry but automakers were not celebrating. Record numbers of recall notices and cars included in recalls made headlines. A new study shows that in 2016 automakers paid approximately $11.8 billion in claims and $10.3 billion in warranty accruals for recalls in the United States. In […]
The Legal Ramifications of Self-Driving Cars
Driverless cars are no longer relegated to science fiction; they are the future of transportation technology. Congress has recognized the importance of establishing standards for driverless cars and passed a bipartisan bill in 2017. This will be the first set of federal rules to regulate the driverless car industry. In a statement to Congress, Commerce […]
Lawsuit Alleges GM Did Not Address Dangerous Liftgate Malfunction
Submitting your car for a recall does not preclude you from suing for negligence. According to some General Motors (GM) SUV owners, a 2015 recall did not adequately address a defect in their rear door liftgates. Now they are filing a class action lawsuit against GM and asking for remuneration for a defect that causes […]
Consumer Group Urges Recall of Chrysler Minivans
A recall can transpire in a number of scenarios. Sometimes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiates a car’s recall. In other cases, automakers undertake a recall voluntarily. Recently the consumer advocacy group, Center for Auto Safety, has requested that NHTSA look into complaints that the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan stalls without warning. The […]
KitchenAid Electric Kettle Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about Whirlpool recalling KitchenAid electric kettles due to a potential burn hazard. According to the CPSC, the handle on these 1.7-liter electric kettles can loosen and separate from the body of the kettle. This can cause hot boiling liquid contents to spill, which poses […]
