General Motors (GM) has issued a recall on some 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles that may have been manufactured without the front brake inner or outer brake pads. The missing pads will significantly reduce brake performance increasing the chances of a crash. GM will inspect and install missing inner or outer pads, a new brake caliper and new rotors as necessary. Owners wanting more information on the recall can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Honda has announced that they will be offering extended warranty on some 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles, due to small cracks that could develop in the gas tanks. According to Honda, the cracks are not a safety problem because the potential fuel leak is very small, and comes from the top area of the tank, by the fuel filler, where there is no ignition source nearby. The driver may smell gas vapors and in rare instances may see a small amount of fuel spilled on the ground. The problem is more likely to occur in states known for very hot weather.

In order to promote consumer confidence, the automaker sent a letter to owners informing them of the extended warranty of 10 years or 120,000 miles from the time the vehicle was new. Honda has also reported the problem to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), where it is being reviewed.

Here at the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, we represent our clients to the highest legal standards. With over 24 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. 2005 Ford F250: Full buyback – Antioch, CA – 82,988 miles
  • 2. 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: Full buyback – Modesto, CA – 44,462 miles
  • 3. 2007 GTI VW: Cash & Keep – San Jose, CA – 38,148 miles
  • 4. 2006 Ford F250: Full buyback – Simi Valley, CA – 80,375 miles
  • 5. 2011 Jaguar XK: Full buyback – Tarzana, CA – 6,472 miles
  • 6. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox: Cash & Keep – Wilcox, CA – 26,855 miles
  • 7. 2008 Jaguar XFS: Cash and Keep – El Dorado Hills, CA – 36,662 miles
  • 8. 2010 Nissan Altima: Full buyback – San Bernardino, CA – 17,591 miles
  • 9. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado: Cash and Keep – San Jacinto, CA – 91,280 miles
  • 10. 2007 Chevrolet Aveo: Full buyback – North Hollywood, CA – 40,391 miles
  • 11. 2008 BMW 535i: Full buyback – Los Angeles, CA – 28,407 miles
  • 12. 2011 Ford Mustang: Full buyback – Pearblossom, CA – 9,870 miles
  • 13. Kia Spectra: Full buyback – San Jose, CA – 57,504 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.

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Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Audi A6 sedans manufactured between April and May 2011. Because of a problem with the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the air bag may not deploy properly leaving occupants unprotected. Volkswagen will notify owners, starting January, and will replace both the left and right curtain air bags. Owners wanting more information about the recall can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Ford has announced a recall for certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels. The recall comes after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation in January, where customers complained of cracking wheel studs on their low mileage vehicles. Ford said drivers could experience vehicle vibration leading to the wheel separating from the vehicle completely. Owners wanting more information on the recall can contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Shortly after purchasing a new Hyundai Entourage in 2009, a Tulsa family started to have problems with the mini vans side door opening while they were parked or backing down the driveway. After two years, 12 repair attempts, and over 65 days in the shop, the problem still wasn’t fixed. When the company finally offered to replace the vehicle, the manufacturer no longer carried a vehicle that would work for the family. The company agreed to buy back the van under the state’s lemon laws, but the offer did not include paying off a $22,000 loan on the vehicle. The family went to 2News Problem Solvers, who contacted the manufacturer and eventually got the families money to go buy a vehicle that suited them.

The story eventually had a happy ending, and the TV station got a good story, but under the California lemon law, the problem should have been solved much sooner. Because the requirements of the lemon laws are technical, and different manufacturers may interpret their obligations differently, it is important that you contact a qualified California lemon law firm to protect your rights.

The law offices of Delsack & Associates have over 23 years of California law experience. The legal services provided by the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates are FREE in most lemon law cases. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by making only one toll free call to our offices at 888-395-3666 or completing and submitting our Lemon Law questionnaires. Find out if you qualify under California’s lemon law and Get Rid Of Your Lemon Vehicle Today!

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into General Motors electric hybrid vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt. The investigation comes after a battery fire consumed three vehicles at their test facility, two weeks after performing side impact and rollover tests. Follow-up tests to simulate the incident resulted in two out of three vehicles resulting in a thermal reaction within the battery. According to the NHTSA there have been no reports of real world crashes resulting in fire.

GM has assured customers the the Chevy Volt’s fire risk after an accident is lower than any standard gas engine vehicles. The company said that the vehicles OnStar safety system notifies the company of any crashes involving a Chevy Volt and a team is dispatched within 48 hours to drain the battery. GM has offered to buy back vehicles or offer loaner cars at the customers request. If the investigation should lead to a recall, over 6,000 Volts could be affected.

General Motors (GM) has issued a recall for some 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 2012 GMC Canyon trucks for a problem with the driver safety belt buckle electrical connector. According to reports filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the connectors terminals may not fit snugly with the connector pins. The intermittent connection could leave the driver with no visual or audible warning to fasten their seat belt. This failure to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Owners wanting more information on the recall can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.