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Volkswagen Recalls Vehicles For Fuel Line Problems

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volkswagen recall fuel lineVolkswagen has announced a recall for a fuel line problem that can affect vehicles with 2.5 liter 5 cylinder engines. The problem is being blamed on an improperly secured fuel line which can chafe leading to a fuel leak and a potential fire. The vehicles affected by this recall are:

  • 2007–2009 Golf
  • 2007–2009 Jetta and Jetta SportWagen
  • 2006–2010 New Beetle
  • 2007–2009 Rabbit

Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove a plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or position the fuel line fastening clamp to prevent the chafing. For more information, owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) vehicle safety hot line at 1-888-327-4236, or go to http://www.safercar.gov

Toyota Recall For Brakes In 2011 Sienna

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Toyota has announced a recall for almost 95,000 2011 Sienna minivans to replace the brake light switch bracket. Toyota informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Sienna vehicles built between December 2009 and November 2010 could experience a deformed brake light switch bracket due to the close proximity of the parking brake to the bracket. When the parking brake is engaged, the driver’s foot may come in contact and deform the stop lamp switch bracket. The deformation could result in brake drag and reduced braking. Depending on the amount of stop lamp switch bracket deformation, drivers may notice the rear brake lights remaining “ON” and/or the brakes remaining slightly applied, resulting in brake drag with associated brake noise, brake vibration, and/or illumination of the brake warning light.

Owners will be notified of the problem by mail starting mid January. This notification will instruct owners on what to do if they experience the problem and how to minimize it. A secondary recall notice will be issued in February once replacement parts become available. For more information customers can go to www.toyota.com/recall or call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

Volvo Recall For Powered Front Passenger Seats

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Volvo has announced that they will be recalling almost 8,000 vehicles for a problem with the front passenger seat rails. The recall involves vehicles with power front passenger seats. According to Volvo, the system may have been improperly manufactured allowing the seat to be moved past the standard maximum. An improperly set seat could lead to increased injury during an accident. The vehicles involved in this recall are:

  • 2009-2011 S40
  • 2009-2011 S60
  • 2009-2011 V50
  • 2010-2011 XC60

Volvo dealers will inspect and repair the affected vehicles at no cost to the vehicle owner. Owners can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552, email customercare@volvoforlife.com, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) vehicle safety hot line at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

Engine Failure Recall For Nissan Sentra

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Nissan has announced that they will be recalling almost 14,000 2010-2011 Sentras for a problem that could lead to engine failure. The problem is being blamed on the positive terminal of the battery not making good contact with the battery cable. The problem could lead to the engine stalling, difficulty starting, and could cause damage to the engine control unit (ECU).

The vehicles recalled were built between May and July of 2010. Owners can contact Nissan at (800) 647-7261 for further information.

Tata Motors To Repair Nanos For Fire Hazard

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While Tata Motors insists that it is not a recall, they are asking owners of the world’s cheapest car, the Nano, to bring in their vehicles for a free upgrade in safety equipment. The upgrade is in response to reports of mysterious circumstances which led to six cars catching fire since the car was first introduced last year. Tata Motors Group CEO and managing director Carl-Peter Forster said, “The Nano car is a very reliable and safe vehicle. The company has undertaken a second check and found that the vehicle has a safe design. After a thorough investigation by a team of internal and international experts, it was found that the fire hazard problem was specific to the cars which had the incidents.”

The company has taken up several corrective measures. They will now offer a cover on the catalytic converter to prevent the car from catching fire, as well an add a fuse in the electrical system to prevent short circuits. For any Nano cars produced before January 2010, they will also be replacing the starter motor. The company will contact owners of the Nano and perform the upgrades free of charge.

Volvo Recall For Airbag Problem

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Swedish automaker, Volvo, is recalling almost 10,000 vehicles in the United States for a software problem related to drivers side airbag inflation. According to a Volvo spokesperson, the problem was discovered by a European automotive testing agency who found that the airbag deployed too late in some circumstances. The vehicles affected by the recall are:

  • 2010-2011 S80
  • 2010-2011 XC70
  • 2011 XC60
  • 2010 V70

According to Volvo, there have been about 140 complaints related to this issue. Volvo dealers will install a metal shim in the driver’s air bag clockspring wiring connector in order to remedy the problem. For any recall related questions, owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Nissan Recall For Stalling Problems

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Today Nissan announced that they will be recalling almost 750,000 vehicles for an electrical problem that could lead to stalling engines. According to the auto manufacturer, the electrical relay that supplies voltage to the Engine Control Module may develop silicon vapor inside which could lead to the development of oxidation on the electrical contacts. The result could be engine performance issues such as stalling. The vehicles being recalled are:

  • 2004-6 Nissan Armadas
  • 2004-6 Titans
  • 2004-6 Infiniti QX56s
  • 2005-6 Nissan Frontiers
  • 2005-6 Pathfinders
  • 2005-6 Xterras

There have been no reported accidents related to the problem. The company says it will notifying owners in early December. Customers with questions should contact the Nissan’s consumer affairs department at 1-800-647-7261 for Nissan vehicles, or 1-800-662-6200 for Infiniti vehicles.

Our Recent Lemon Law Settlements In California

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Here at the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, we represent our clients to the highest legal standards. In over 22 years of helping California consumers, we have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the state in all types of lemon law cases, with all vehicle manufacturers. We are especially proud of the fact that in more than 9 out of 10 of these cases we are able to reach satisfactory settlements without litigation, making the settlements fast and stress free for our clients. The high standards we have set to represent only those clients with legitimate lemon law claims means that we do not compromise our integrity or reputation. Our goal is not to be the “largest” lemon law firm in California, but to continue to be the best.

Below is a list of some of our most recent success stories where we helped consumers get settlements for their lemons:

  • 1. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo Full buyback Campo, CA 26,443 miles
  • 2. 2009 2007 BMW 335i Full buyback Studio City, CA 31,348 miles
  • 3. 2007 Toyota Tacoma Full buyback Venice, CA 14,217 miles
  • 4. 2007 Jeep Commander Full buyback Fountain Valley, CA 31,770 miles
  • 5. 2009 Nissan Murano Full buyback Tustin, CA 12,946 miles
  • 6. 2008 Toyota Yaris Full buyback Buena Park, CA 47,060 miles
  • 7. 2008 Cadillac Escalade Cash and Keep Los Angeles, CA 28,437 miles
  • 8. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Full buyback Diamond Bar, CA 22,793 miles
  • 9. 2008 Ford F250 Full buyback Simi Valley, CA 67,077 miles
  • 10. 2007 Kia Rondo Cash and Keep Mira Loma, CA 20,288 miles
  • 11. 2009 Hyundai Genesis Full buyback Anaheim, CA 4,472 miles
  • 12. 2006 BMW 525i Full buyback Diamond Bar, CA 39,603 miles
  • 13. 2008 Honda Ridgeline Full buyback La Mirada, CA 20,120 miles
  • 14. 2008 Mercedes Benz GL550 Full buyback Alamo, CA 33,255 miles
  • 15. 2008 Nissan Sentra Full buyback Los Angeles, CA 37,985 miles

If you are in California and feel that you may have a lemon, contact our lemon law offices, or fill out our Lemon Law Case Review, for a FREE consultation.

Anywhere in California (free call): 1.888.ExLemon (395.3666)

  • California Lemon Law in Los Angeles: 310-475-1700
  • California Lemon Law in San Francisco: 415-285-5366
  • California Lemon Law in San Diego: 619-229-6900
  • California Lemon Law in Orange County: 949-856-4333
  • California Lemon Law in Palm Springs: 760-395-1000
  • California Lemon Law in San Fernando Valley: 818-837-0500