Dec 22, 2021 | Archive
Nissan Rogue (2021), Ford F-150 (2018), Ford F-150 (2021-2022), Ford Maverick (2022) & Ford Mustang Mach E (2021-2022) Recalls
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If not repaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.
Nissan Rogue (2021) – Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24,793
Summary & Remedy
Nissan North America, Inc. (“Nissan”) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 26, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan’s number for this recall is R21B8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
Ford F-150 (2018) – Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57,591
Summary & Remedy
Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S53. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
Ford F-150 (2021-2022) – A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,698
Summary & Remedy
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S56. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
Ford Maverick (2022), Ford Mustang Mach E (2021-2022) – Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,622
Summary & Remedy
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, “Occupant Crash Protection,” and 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21C36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?
When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.
What Should I Do If My Vehicle Is Included In This Recall?
If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.
Dec 20, 2021 | Archive
BMW Cup Holders Allegedly Defective – Class Action Alleges That When Liquid Spills Into Cup Holder, Wires For Airbag Control Module Get Wet, Causing Damage To Air Bags
On December 16, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed in United States District Court, Central District of California, against BMW Of North America, LLC on behalf of a class of current and former BMW vehicle owners and lessees with defective cup holders utilized in numerous BMW vehicles sold in the United States, including, but not limited to, 2020 X7 M50i automobiles.
According to the class action complaint, the lawsuit stemmed from Defendant BMW Of North America’s failure, despite its longstanding knowledge of a material defect, to properly disclose that the Class Vehicles’ cup holders are defective and not properly designed to hold cups filled with liquid, which impairs the safety and reliability of the Class Vehicles.
The cup holders in the Class Vehicles, allegedly, are designed defectively, because they are not designed, nor intended, to actually hold cups filled with liquid. When liquid spills into the cup holder, the wires for the SRS Airbag Control Module get wet and damage the air bags.
Consequently, the air bags can inadvertently deploy, and the defect, according to the complaint, exposes the driver and occupants of the Class Vehicles, as well as others who share the road with them, to an increased risk of accident, injury, or death.
Further, Defendant BMW Of North America, allegedly, has been aware of the defect, and many owners and lessees of the Class Vehicles have communicated with Defendant BMW Of North America or its agents to request that it remedy and/or properly address the defect. According to the lawsuit, despite its longstanding knowledge of this defect and such requests, BMW Of North America has routinely refused to properly repair the Class Vehicles.
VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.
Dec 20, 2021 | Archive
Joint Letters Remind Landlords And Mortgage Servicers To Adhere To The CARES Act & Additional Legal Requirements Under The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
On December 20, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued two joint letters regarding important legal housing protections for military families.
One letter was sent to landlords and other housing providers regarding protections for military tenants. A second letter was sent to mortgage servicers regarding military borrowers who have already exited or will be exiting COVID-19 mortgage forbearance programs in the coming weeks and months.
The letter to landlords and other housing providers reminds property owners of the important housing protections for military tenants, some of whom may have had to relocate or make other changes to their housing arrangements in response to the crisis. While military families enjoy the same legal protections and privileges afforded to all other homeowners and tenants, they also have additional housing protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which is enforceable by the DOJ and servicemembers themselves.
The letter to mortgage servicers comes in response to complaints from military families and veterans on a range of potential mortgage servicing violations, including inaccurate credit reporting, misleading communications to borrowers, and required lump sum payments for reinstating their mortgage loans. These complaints are being reviewed for compliance by the CFPB with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other applicable requirements.
The CFPB and DOJ are calling on mortgage servicers and landlords to ensure that military homeowners and tenants are safeguarded during the pandemic and benefit equally from the Nation’s economic recovery.
Source: CFPB/consumerfinance.gov.
Dec 19, 2021 | Archive
Audi Q5 (2018-2022) & Audi SQ5 (2018-2022) Vehicle Recall Due To Gateway Control Module Shutdown Which Can Suddenly Reduce Power
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components: STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 288,991
Summary & Remedy
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Audi”) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 90S9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?
When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.
What Should I Do If My Vehicle Is Included In This Recall?
If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.
Dec 18, 2021 | Archive
P&G Aerosol Dry Conditioner Spray Products and Aerosol Dry Shampoo Spray Products Recalled Due To The Presence of Benzene Detected In Some Products
A December 17, 2021 FDA recall alert stated that Procter & Gamble (“P&G”) is recalling aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.
Risk Statement & Recommendations
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences.
To date, Procter & Gamble has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
The FDA MedWatch alert recommends that consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products.
To read P&G’s recall announcement, please click P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Dry Conditioner Spray Products and Aerosol Dry Shampoo Spray Products.
Source: FDA.gov; FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
Dec 17, 2021 | Archive
Owners And Lessees Of 2019-2022 Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes CLS-Class, Mercedes GLE 450 & GLS 450 Vehicles Encouraged To Contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential consumer class action claims on behalf of owners and lessees of 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, and Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 vehicles.
The investigation concerns battery failure of the 48-Volt battery in certain Mercedes vehicles, which can cause a vehicle not to start, thereby requiring towing and/or battery replacement.
Owners And Lessees Of Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Who Have Experienced Battery Failure Are Encouraged To Contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C., John Kehoe, Esq., [email protected], [email protected], To Learn More About The Battery Defect Investigation Or Potential Legal Claims.
