How Vehicle Age Affects Lemon Law Claims in California
Sometimes, you might purchase a brand new vehicle, only for dangerous problems to show up six months later with seemingly no fix. Other times, you might purchased a vehicle and the going may be good for quite some time before an unfixable problem arises. Either way, you might ask, “How old can a car be […]
Can You File a Lemon Law Claim After Selling or Trading In Your Vehicle?
If you have had a vehicle with recurring problems, you may have asked yourself “Is my vehicle a lemon?” Alternatively, you might have declared the vehicle unfixable and asked yourself, “What’s the fastest way to get rid of the vehicle?” It’s understandable for an owner or lessee of a seemingly unfixable car to wash their […]
Jeep Clutch Recall and Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
A Jeep clutch class action lawsuit alleges that Jeep SUVs with manual transmissions are susceptible to fires due to clutch defects. Chrysler claims two previous recalls effectively fixed the defects, but the plaintiffs allege that the proposed fixes “effectively neuter” the Jeeps. The Jeep clutch lawsuit includes 2018–2021 Jeep Wrangler (2-door), 2018–2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited […]
GM “Shift to Park” Problem: What You Need to Know
GM “Shift to Park” lawsuits allege that certain Chevrolet and GMC vehicles do not detect when they are in PARK, preventing drivers from shutting off and locking the vehicles. GM vehicles affected by the alleged “Shift to Park” defect include: 2016–2019 Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2019 Chevrolet Volt 2017–2018 GMC Acadia 2018–2019 Chevrolet Traverse 2019 Chevrolet Blazer […]
RAM 2500 and 3500 Brake Failure Investigation: Safety Concerns Uncovered
Brake failures in 2017–2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks are under federal investigation after the National Traffic Safety Administration received 134 reports of the potential defect.NHTSA estimates about 390,000 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks are affected by the brake failure investigation. Ram truck owners allege that brake failures can be intermittent or permanent, […]
Honda Engine Oil Dilution and Stalling Lawsuit: What You Should Know
A Honda class action lawsuit alleges that defects in 1.5-liter gasoline direct injection engines allow fuel to mix in the engine oil, causing stalling and engine failures in 2019–2023 Honda CR-V, 2019–2022 Honda Civic and 2018–2022 Honda Accord vehicles. Honda 1.5L Engine Oil Dilution Defect An alleged defect in Honda’s 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engine […]
Jeep Cherokee Parking Brake Lawsuit: What You Should Know
The Jeep Cherokee’s electronic parking brake engages unexpectedly while driving, alleges a lawsuit that includes more than 1.3 million model year 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs. As a result, these 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs can stall suddenly or stop in traffic. According to the lawsuit, Fiat Chrysler knew since at least May 2016 that water can […]
RAM 2500 and 3500 Engine Fire Recall: What Owners Should Know
Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, issued a recall of 248,342 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks after receiving 16 reports of engine fires caused by transmission fluid leaks. The engine fire recall affects 2020–2023 Ram 2500 and 2020–2022 Ram 3500 pickup trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions. The recall also includes more than […]
Top 7 Questions About Auto Recalls: What You Need to Know
When a car, truck, van, SUV or other vehicle model has an unreasonable safety risk, or if that vehicle fails to meet minimum federal safety standards, a recall will be issued on that vehicle or on specific vehicle components. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforces these safety standards and will sometimes order auto manufacturers […]
Does California’s Lemon Law Cover Vehicles Purchased Out of State?
With few exceptions, the California Lemon Law only protects vehicles purchased in the state of California. Vehicles that are purchased out of state are excluded from the protection of the California Lemon Law. The California Lemon Law comes with additional criteria: the vehicle must be bought or leased from a dealership authorized to operate in […]