Case Status
Keller Rohrback is pleased to share the news that Judge Kronstadt in the District Court of the Central District of California has granted Final Approval of a settlement between the Toyota Defendants and consumer Plaintiffs in In Re: ZF-TRW Airbag Control Units Products Liability Litigation. This Toyota-specific settlement does not resolve claims against other automobile manufacturers.
The Toyota settlement pays $78.5 million in cash and credits (the “Settlement Amount”) in addition to an Extended New Parts Warranty, loaner vehicle program, and other benefits. It allows consumers with recalled Toyota vehicles to file for reimbursement covering the following expenses: (a) unreimbursed rental car and transportation expenses; (b) reasonable towing charges to a Toyota Dealer; (c) reasonable childcare expenses necessarily incurred during the time in which the Recall is being performed; (d) reasonable unreimbursed out-of-pocket costs associated with repairing ZF-TRW ACUs; and (e) reasonable lost wages resulting from lost time from work directly associated with the drop off and/or pickup of a Class Member’s Recalled Vehicle to/from a Toyota Dealer and/or repairing passive safety systems.
More information, including on how to file a claim and view the list of covered vehicles, can be found here: https://www.airbagcontrolunitsettlement.com/.
Case Overview
Keller Rohrback has filed suit against ZF-TRW, FCA US, Kia, and Hyundai relating to defective airbag sensors in 12.3 million vehicles that may cause airbags to fail to inflate, risking lives and causing injuries in the event of a crash. The malfunctioning airbags contain components supplied by auto parts maker ZF-TRW and used in model years 2010 to 2019. NHTSA documents state that the airbag control units can fail in a crash, possibly because of electrical overstress produced by the crash itself that can disable an air bag control circuit housed in the passenger compartment, according to the Associated Press.
Keller Rohrback has a track record of success in holding car manufacturers responsible for selling vehicles that don’t live up to the promises made at the time of sale. If you or someone you know owns or leases any of the affected vehicles described above, please contact attorneys Gretchen Freeman Cappio or Ryan McDevitt by phone at 866.560.4043 or via email at Cars@kellerrohrback.com to discuss our investigation and your potential claims against ZF-TRW, FCA, Hyundai, or Kia.
Affected Vehicles
| 2011–2019 Hyundai Sonata | 2010–2012 Dodge Caliber |
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| 2011–2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
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| 2010–2013 Kia Forte | 2010–2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 |
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| 2010–2013 Kia Forte Koup | 2011–2012 Dodge Ram 3500/4500/5500 Cab-Chassis | 2011–2013 Toyota Corolla Matrix |
| 2011–2020 Kia Optima | 2010–2012 Dodge Nitro |
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| 2011–2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012–2019 Fiat 500 |
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| 2011–2012, 2014 Kia Sedona | 2013–2015 Honda Accord |
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| 2010–2014 Chrysler 200 | 2012–2015 Honda Civic (including GX, SI and Hybrid models) |
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| 2010 Chrysler Sebring | 2012–2016 Honda CR-V |
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| 2010–2014 Dodge Avenger |
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| 2010–2017 Jeep Compass | 2012–2017 Honda Fit |
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| 2010–2013 Jeep Liberty | 2012–2014 Honda Ridgeline |
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| 2010–2017 Jeep Patriot | 2014–2019 Acura RLX (and the Hybrid model) |
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| 2010–2018 Jeep Wrangler | 2012–2014 Acura TL |
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