Aug 12, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Owners or Lessees Of Model Year 2017-2019 GM Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, And Yukon Denali XL Vehicles Encouraged To Contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.
Investigation Concerning An Alleged Vehicle Tail Lamp And Tail Lamp Assembly Safety Defect, Resulting In The Failure Of Brake Lights To Illuminate And An Increased Risk Of Rear-End Collision
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating claims on behalf of owners and lessees of General Motors Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, and Yukon Denali XL vehicles (the “Class Vehicles”).
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C.’s investigation concerns an alleged vehicle tail lamp and tail lamp assembly safety defect resulting in the failure of brake lights to illuminate and an increased risk of rear-end collision.
Owners Or Lessees of General Motors Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, And Yukon Denali XL Model Year 2017-2019 Vehicles Who Wish To Discuss Kehoe Law Firm’s Class Action Investigation Or Potential Legal Claims Are Encouraged To Contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected].
Feb 17, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints, Consumer Protection
NHTSA Active Vehicle Defect Investigations
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is making consumers aware that monthly reports of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) recalls and active vehicle defect investigations can be viewed by clicking “NHTSA Monthly Reports: Recalls and Investigations.”
Investigations are grouped according to type of investigation (i.e., Preliminary Evaluation, Engineering Analysis, Recall Query, and Defect/Recall Petition) and identify the products under investigation, the alleged problem, and the investigation status.
For details on specific investigations, consumers can enter the investigation’s “Action#” in the NHTSA SAFETY ISSUE ID box, after selecting the “search by NHTSA ID” link on the NHTSA “Safety Issues & Recalls” page (click here.)
Types of NHTSA Defect Investigations
The types of defect investigations are defined by the NHTSA as follows:
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (“PE”)
Initial phase of a NHTSA investigation, a PE is prompted after a review of consumer complaints and/or manufacturer service bulletins suggest a safety defect may exist. The results of a PE determine whether the investigation will be upgraded to an Engineering Analysis or closed. Most PEs are resolved within four months.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (“EA”)
Second and final phase of a NHTSA investigation, an EA is undertaken if data from a PE indicate further examination of a potential safety defect is warranted. The results of an EA determine whether a safety recall should be initiated or the investigation should be closed. Most EAs are resolved within one year.
RECALL QUERY (“RQ”)
NHTSA monitors recalls to ensure that the scope, completion rate, and remedy are adequate. If recall adequacy comes into question, an RQ is opened to determine if the scope of the recall should be expanded or an adjustment in existing remedies is required.
DEFECT OR RECALL PETITION (“DP” OR “RP”)
NHTSA may be petitioned to investigate an alleged safety defect or whether a manufacturer has successfully carried out the requirements of a recall. If the petition is granted, NHTSA opens an appropriate investigation. If the petition is denied, the reasons for denial are published in the Federal Register.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov
Feb 10, 2020 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owners – Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. Investigating Consumer Claims on Behalf of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle Owners/Lessees, Toyota RAV4 Model Years 2019-2020
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is investigating potential consumer class action claims on behalf of owners and lessees of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles, Model Years 2019-2020.
Owners and lessees of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vehicles, Model Years 2019-2020, are encouraged to contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C., Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], to learn more about the Firm’s investigation or potential legal claims.
Recently, a class action lawsuit was filed against Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. for alleged sales of 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles with defective fuel tanks. Allegedly, Model year 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles “contain a defect that prevents the gas tank from being filled to capacity.” According to the lawsuit, “Toyota advertises the RAV4 Hybrid as having a 14.5 gallon tank. However, a flaw in the fuel system routinely prevents the [Model Year 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV Hybrid vehicles] from accepting more than 10 gallons of gas, often times far less, before the pump is triggered to prematurely shut off, even when the low fuel light is illuminated . . ..”
According to the class action lawsuit, “[t]he Fuel Tank Defect effectively reduces the usable tank capacity of these hybrid SUV’s to 10 gallons or less, drastically reducing their driving range, a major selling point and for which customers pay a premium.” According to the lawsuit, “Toyota advertises [Model year 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles] as having a 14.5 gallon tank that averages 41/38/40 mpg,” . . . and “[a] vehicle advertised as having a 14.5 gallon tank and as getting 40 mpg has a driving range of 580 miles.”
Importantly, the lawsuit alleges that “[a]s a result of the Fuel Tank Defect, owners and lessees are not obtaining the fuel tank capacity or the driving range promised by Toyota, for which they pay a premium.”
Mar 13, 2019 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Do you own a Model-Year 2011-14 Chrysler 200 Sedan; Model-Year 2011-14 Dodge Avenger Sedan; Model-Year 2011-12 Dodge Caliber Hatchback; Model-Year 2011-16 Dodge Journey SUV or Model-Year 2011-16 Jeep Compass or Patriot SUV?
If so, you are encouraged to contact Kehoe Law Firm, P.C., Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], to discuss the investigation.
On March 13, 3019, Cars.com reported that Fiat Chrysler’s recall was due to “[a]n issue with the catalytic converter [which] could adversely affect the vehicle’s emissions and, therefore, pollutants released into the air.”
As reported by The Detroit News on March 13, 2019, “[t]he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that Fiat Chrysler is voluntarily recalling 862,520 cars as a result of ‘in-use emissions investigations’ conducted by both the agency and the company. Those investigations, designed to measure the effectiveness of emission control systems in cars after some time on the road, revealed the vehicles were not meeting federal emission standards.”
The Detroit News reported the following vehicles affected by the recall:
2011-2016 Dodge Journey (Front-wheel drive);
2011-2014 Chrysler 200 / Dodge Avenger (Front-wheel drive);
2011-2012 Dodge Caliber (Front-wheel drive, CVT transmission);
2011-2016 Jeep Compass/Patriot (Front-wheel drive, CVT transmission).
Owners of Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Affected by the Recall
If you own one of the vehicles affected by Fiat Chrysler’s recall, please complete the form on the right or contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected].
