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2014 Ram 2500 CA Lemon Law Buyback For Repeated Defects

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. recently helped the owner of a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 obtain a manufacturer buyback for defects with his truck. He purchased the vehicle in December 2013 and almost immediately started having problems.

  • The ‘Check Engine Light’ would illuminate constantly.
  • The Powetrain Control Module (PCM) had been replaced.
  • The transmission was difficult to shift.
  • Problems with the fuel system injection timing resulted in the replacement of the high pressure pump and the
  • Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation (EGR) bypass valve.

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Volkswagen Airbags Could Disable

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Owners of certain 2010-2014 Volkswagen vehicles will be receiving safety notices for a problem affecting the air bag system. According to reports listed on the NHTSA website, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with debris causing a displacement of the internal guide loops and tension to the internal flat cable. If the cable tears, loss of electrical connection to the driver’s front airbag will disable the airbag and cause the airbag monitoring indicator light to illuminate. Continue reading →

2012 Ford Fiesta California Lemon Law Buyback

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were contacted by the owner of a 2012 Ford Fiesta experiencing repeated problems. Our client had purchased the Fiesta in September 2011 and was experiencing safety related problems with the transmission. The vehicle was difficult to shift, would shutter, and often slip out of gear while driving. After giving her Ford dealership four (4) opportunities to repair the problems she decided to contact us for advice. Continue reading →

Chrysler Software Vulnerable To Hacking

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Some 2013-2015 Chrysler vehicles equipped with RA3 or RA4 model radios may have certain software vulnerabilities which could allow third party access to some vehicle control systems. If the system is exploited, an unauthorized remote modification could expose the driver, occupants, and other individuals within the proximity to a potential risk of injury. Although FCA US has determined that the defect is not a safety problem, it has decided to conduct a remedial campaign in the interest of protecting its customers. Continue reading →

2013 Audi Coupe CA Lemon Law Buyback For Repeated Defects

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were recently contacted by the owner of a 2013 Audi Coupe, who was looking for advice about his defective vehicle. He said he was experiencing problems with the engine and transmission which caused the vehicle to accelerate poorly, hesitate, and surge under normal driving conditions. The vehicle also had a defective suspension which required repeated repairs to the rear differential. His dealership verified that the vehicle was undriveable, but they were unable to offer any solutions. Continue reading →

2016 Volvo XC90 Seat Belt Wiring Defect

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Volvo have announced a safety defect affecting the airbags in a small number of 2016 Volvo XC90 luxury crossover SUV’s. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the electrical wiring for the front seat Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been assembled incorrectly, increasing the risk of damage to the wiring insulation. If this happens, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light will illuminate and the vehicle diagnostic system will alert the driver with a “SRS Airbag Service Urgent, Drive to workshop” warning. Continue reading →

2012 Toyota Camry CA Lemon Law Buyback

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After leasing his 2012 Toyota Camry in December 2011, the owner began experiencing problems with several systems in his vehicle. The electronics were unreliable and glitchy, the dashboard warning lights would remain on, and the speedometer gave inaccurate readings. He also experienced repeated airbag problems despite having repairs done under two separate recalls. (Recall 13V-442: A short circuit within the system could cause the airbags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy; Recall 13V-014: The front passenger airbags may not deploy or may deploy inappropriately for the passenger’s size and position due to an incorrect calibration of the occupant sensing system.) Continue reading →

2012 Mercedes SLK250 California Lemon Law Buyback

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were contacted by the owner of a 2012 Mercedes Benz SLK250 who was experiencing problems with his vehicles engine, driver’s seat, command system, and navigation system. He had already given a manufacturer approved repair facility six (6) opportunities to fix the defects, but the problems would always return. He suspected his vehicle may be a lemon and contacted us for advice and to retain our firm. Continue reading →