Issues

Newly Developed Roof Crush Test Proves Existence of Safer Vehicles that can Withstand Rollover Crashes

December 5, 2006

Statement of CAS Executive Director Clarence Ditlow

Letter to NHTSA Administrator Nicole R. Nason (.pdf)

Press Advisory (.pdf)

Press Conference Video

Acura Tire Valve Cap Replacement – 2004-2005 MDX, 2005-2006 RL

November 17, 2006

Click here to view the Technical Service Bulletin

Is Ford Covering Up Focus Malfunction?

November 9, 2006

Consumers Want Recall Issued

November 7, 2006
KGO-TV 7

When something breaks, you get it fixed, right? But what if it breaks again, and again? That’s what hundreds of Bay Area drivers say is happening to a key part in their Ford vehicles. Some accuse Ford of covering up the problem for years

SUV Case Will Keep Haunting Automakers

November 7, 2006

Mike McKee
The Recorder
11-03-2006

Automakers’ pleas went unanswered Wednesday as the California Supreme Court refused to review or de-publish a ruling that leaves Ford Motor Co. on the hook for $82.6 million in damages and will probably expose the auto industry to greater liability for defective vehicles.

2003-2004 Honda Element WindShield Class Action Settlement Website

November 7, 2006

Settlement Agreement

Settlement Notice

Final Judgement

FAQ

2004-2006 Toyota Sienna AWD Class Action Settlement

November 7, 2006

A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit regarding premature or uneven wear on certain model year 2004 to early 2006 Toyota Siennas that came factory-equipped with run-flat tires.  The Siennas that came factory-equipped with run-flat tires are the AWD or mobility models.  Click here to view the Settlement Documents.

Court stands firm on Ford design-defect ruling

October 16, 2006

Eric Freedman
Automotive News | October 16, 2006

Ohio State Highway Patrol on 9/06 CVPI Fatal Fire Crash

October 6, 2006

Ohio State Highway Patrol
Media Release For Immediate Release: October 2, 2006
Contact: Lt. Tony Bradshaw or Sgt. Jon Payer (614) 752-2792

 

In-depth examination begins of vehicles involved in Gallia County triple-fatality crash

Class action can be engine of change

September 29, 2006

Before settlement, Audi customers were kept out of loop on belt problems

By Bruce Mohl
Boston Globe
July 17, 2005

Karen Schwartzman took her 1998 Audi A4 into a body shop in January and received an unexpected warning.

The body shop worker, who was selling her a part, casually mentioned that Audis like hers were known for having timing belt problems and suggested she might want to have it replaced.

Crown Victoria Shield Description

September 29, 2006

Click Here to visit Ford’s Crown Victoria Shield Webpage