BMW was hit with a class action lawsuit in a North Carolina federal court this week on behalf of owners whose vehicles were recalled last year for risks that the electric water pumps may catch fire due to a short circuit.
Takeaway: Over the past year, several car manufacturers issued recalls, including Honda for faulty fuel injectors, Chrysler for ABS software issues, Hyundai for potential short circuits, and Ford for possible fuel leaks. Ford, Cadillac, and Nissan were among the companies included in the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall of over 160,000 vehicles last week.