Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of Tesla Roadster vehicle owners and lessees.  These electric vehicles may suffer from a design defect in which they become immobile and cannot be started, pushed, or towed when the battery becomes completely discharged.  A Tesla vehicle in this condition has also been referred to as a “brick”.  Vehicle owners and lessees may experience a complete discharge of the battery when simply leaving the vehicle at the airport or other storage-like facility without access to charge the vehicle.

Some owners and lessees may have been required to undergo costly repairs of the battery and related items due to this potential design defect. If you have experienced any of the above problems with your Tesla Roadster please contact the attorneys below.

Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against Spectre Performance on behalf of consumers who purchased automotive air filters under the guise that these products would increase fuel economy and vehicle performance. In December 2011, a federal court found that Spectre misrepresented the benefits of its air filter products. If you or someone you know purchased a Spectre Performance air filter, please contact me.

Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of owners and lessees of model years (MY) 2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid vehicles. These hybrid vehicles may suffer from a design defect in which the “Motor Electronics Cooling System” (MECS) pump within the vehicle fails prematurely. This may cause the vehicle to exhibit a “High Motor Temperature” and/or a “Red Triangle” display warning light.

Some owners and lessees may have been required to undergo costly repairs of the MECS pump and related items due to this potential design defect. If you have experienced any of the above problems with your Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid, please click on the “Compose Message” tab to contact the attorneys below.

Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of owners and lessees of Mazda CX-9 vehicles, model years (“MY”) 2007-2009 . These Mazda vehicles may suffer from a design defect causing the vehicle’s front and/or rear interior cabin fan(s) (a/k/a blower motors) to suddenly turn-on and continue to run after the vehicle’s ignition has been turned off.  Some owners and lessees may have been required to undergo costly repairs due to this potential design defect.

If you have experienced the above problem with your Mazda CX-9 or other Mazda vehicle, please click on the “Compose Message” tab to contact the attorneys below.

Chimicles & Tikellis is investigating a potential class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motors for a possible design defect contained in the rear braking systems of Hyundai vehicles, model years 2006 to the present.  These vehicles may contain a defective design predisposing the rear brake components, such as brake rotors and brake pads, to premature brake wear thereby requiring early replacement and/or repair.  Some individuals have also reported the need for an increased amount of preventative maintenance services and costs in excess of the Hyundai factory maintenance schedule.  If you own a 2006 or later Hyundai vehicle and have experienced premature wear, replacement, and/or repair of the rear brake components, please contact the attorneys listed below: