(April 12, 2016, 6:40 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A California federal judge on April 5 granted a motion for certification filed by a class of Nissan owners who allege that certain models have defectively designed timing chain tensioning systems (TCTSs) (Kobe Falco, et al. v. Nissan North America Inc., et al., No. 13-686, C.D. Calif.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46115).

(Order available. Document #43-160415-010R.)

Four Nissan purchasers, with Kobe Falco as the lead named plaintiff, filed a class complaint against Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in January...