Issues

CAS Submits Comments to NHTSA re: Roof Crush Resistance

March 28, 2008

Click here to view the CAS Comments

GM Dexcool Engine Damage Class Action

March 28, 2008

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.

Family of four dies in accident

March 13, 2008

By Joe Hadsall
The Joplin Globe

A Joplin family’s trip to Dallas ended in tragedy Sunday when the car was struck by a tractor-trailer and caught fire.
Killed in the crash were Robert Hayes, 52, his wife, Melissa, 41, and sons Tyler, 15, and Colby, 14.
Sgt. Brent Crittenden of the Pryor (Okla.) Police Department said witnesses reported that the Hayes vehicle stopped about 1:15 p.m. for a traffic light at U.S. Highway 69 and Southeast 49th Street.

An introduction to CAS’ Safety Research Library

February 21, 2008

SAFETY RESEARCH LIBRARY

2008 Car Book “Best Bets”

February 20, 2008

Subcompact
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio

Compact
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Coupe
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Nissan Sentra

Intermediate
Acura TL
Acura TSX
Chrysler Sebring
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Nissan Altima

Large
Acura RL
Buick Lucerne
Cadillac GTS
Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis
Lincoln Town Car

Minivan
Chrysler Town and Country

Safety Act Settlement Summaries 1996-2009

February 11, 2008

Click here to view all Safety Act Settlements from 1996-2009

Chrysler/Dodge 2.7L Oil Sludge Class Action

September 24, 2007

Related Documents

  • Click here to view class action complaint

Faulty switch prompts recall of 3.6M Fords

August 6, 2007

8/4/07

Automaker now has recalled 10.4M vehicles to fix cruise controls tied to potential fires.

Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News

Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is recalling another 3.6 million vehicles because of ongoing problems with a cruise control switch that has already sparked several fires and prompted five other recalls. All told, the company has now recalled some 10.4 million vehicles because of the defect, making it the largest recall for a single vehicle problem in U.S. history.

2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking

July 26, 2007

2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking

Honda/Acura Michelin Run-Flat Tires Class Action

July 25, 2007

Honda/Acura Michelin Run-Flat Tires Class Action

Click here to view the Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement, 6-23-09