Monday, May 18, 2015

Forest River, Inc. Wheel Stud Recall

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015 to march 31, 2015.  The recall is said to affect 346 travel trailers.


According to Forest River, Inc., the wheel studs that were used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.  Forest River, Inc. admits that if the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the travel trailer, increasing risk of a crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Forest River, Inc. will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in May 2015.  Owners may also contact Forest River, Inc. direct at 1-800-453-6064, and should reference recall 51-03312015-0025. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.

To read more about the recall, click here.

If you own an affected travel trailer, then make sure to get it into an authorized dealer right away. To find a dealer near you, click here.

Do you have an affected travel trailer that experienced a wheel stud failure, but is still not fixed?  If the unit was purchased or repaired in Ohio or Kentucky, then you can call Burdge Law Office on our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your "lemon" travel trailer.


Beth Wells
www.BurdgeLaw.com
www.OhioLemonLaw.com
www.KentuckyLemonLaw.com
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Friday, May 8, 2015

Ford Door Latch Investigation & Recall

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013, certain 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013, and certain 2011 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009 to May 31, 2013.  The recall is said to affect 456,440 vehicles.

According to Ford Motor Company, a component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe that the door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.  Ford Motor Company admits that if a door is not securely latched, then it could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant..

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Ford Motor Company will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2015.  Owners may also contact Ford Motor Company direct at 1-866-436-7332, and should reference recall 15S16. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.

To read more about the recall, or the Ford door latch investigation opened by NHTSA on September 11, 2014, click here.


If you own an affected 2013 or 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 or 2014 Lincoln MKZ, or 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta, then make sure to get it into an authorized dealer right away. To find a dealer near you, click here.

Do you have a 2013 or 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 or 2014 Lincoln MKZ, or 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta that experienced a door latch failure, but is still not fixed?  If the vehicle was purchased or repaired in Ohio or Kentucky, then you can call Burdge Law Office on our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your "lemon" vehicle.


Beth Wells
www.BurdgeLaw.com
www.OhioLemonLaw.com
www.KentuckyLemonLaw.com
Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 11 Years Running

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC Recalling Certain 2015 LR4 Vehicles Because Vehicle Safety Systems may be Disabled

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 LR4 vehicles manufactured August 19, 2014 to February 9, 2015.  The recall is said to affect 2,687 vehicles.

According to Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, due to an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) software error, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Traction Control (TC), and Hill Decent Control (HDC) safety systems may be disabled.  Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC admits that if these safety systems are disabled, a loss of vehicle stability and control may occur, increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will update the ABS software, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2015.  Owners may also contact Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC direct at 1-800-637-6837, and should reference recall P062. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.

To read more about the recall, and to read additional recall documentation, click here.

If you own a 2015 LR4, then check to see if it is included in the recall and make sure to get it into an authorized dealer right away. To find a dealer near you, click here.

Do you have a 2015 LR4 that experienced a one of the safety system failures above, but is still not fixed?  If the vehicle was purchased or repaired in Ohio or Kentucky, then you can call Burdge Law Office on our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your "lemon" vehicle.


Beth Wells
www.BurdgeLaw.com
www.OhioLemonLaw.com
www.KentuckyLemonLaw.com
Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 11 Years Running