During a routine manufacturing inspection of certain Avalon, Camry, and Corolla cars, Toyota found a number of the vehicles in which the wiper function would become inoperative. After an investigation, Toyota has identified a problem with the windshield wiper switch and will be asking owners to take their vehicles into their nearest Toyota repair facility to have the problem fixed. Approximately 9,795 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
Category Archives: Lemon Alert
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Check Engine Light Warning
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
A few months after purchasing a new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee our client began experiencing several unexplained check engine warning lights on his dashboard. The vehicle had only 8,000 miles on the odometer and every time it was taken in for repairs the dealership technician was unable to identify a faults. Then the vehicle began to stall under normal operating conditions. In June 2013 with 42,000 miles on the odometer, and after many repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. Continue reading
What Can I Do To Get My Vehicle Bought Back Under The California Lemon Law?
What Are My Entitlements Under The California Lemon Law?
It is important to keep neat and accurate documentation of repairs at the first sign of vehicle problems. Vehicle use is an important factor in how much you will be reimbursed. The less mileage on the vehicle at the first repair attempt the greater the amount you are entitled to receive. Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical Problem
General Motor’s have identified an electrical installation error in certain 2013 Chevy Malibu sedans equipped with an eight way power front seat and passenger seat options. The wiring harness in these vehicles may have been installed poorly and could chafe against the seat frame, eventually wearing through the wires insulation. A short in the electrical system could result in unintended movement of the seat, sparking, intermittent lighting, melted wiring, smoke or a fire. Continue reading
Dodge Ram Truck Tie Rod Failure
Chrysler has identified a problem in certain 2006-2012 Dodge Ram trucks that could lead to failure of the tie rod assembly and loss of steering control. The automobile manufacturer is aware of six accidents and two injuries involving 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior Lighting Malfunction
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary investigation into certain 2009-20111 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV’s after receiving twenty six (26) complaints of exterior lighting problems. Continue reading
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loss Of ABS And ESC
Chrysler will be notifying owners of certain 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV’s about a problem that could lead to loss of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) functions. Chrysler’s recall campaign number is N58 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-483. Approximately 91,559 vehicles could be affected by this problem. Continue reading
2012 Rav 4 EV Dead Battery? Lemon Law Buyback
With only 5,000 miles on his new 2012 Toyota Rav 4 EV, a Manhattan Beach, CA resident started noticing problems related to the charging system of his vehicle. He would receive messages that the charging process had been interrupted or that the vehicle could not charge because of a malfunction. After six months of repeated repair attempts at a manufacturer approved repair facility, the RAV owner was told that there was no current fix for the problem. Frustrated with the lack of help in getting his vehicle repaired, he decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates. Continue reading
