Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : August 01,2005 - August 31,2005 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V417000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20061106  Date Received by ODI: 20061031  Date Added to Databse: 20061101 
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06102 
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 794
 
Summary:
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passanger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenegr sensing system to malfunction.

Consequence:
If the passenegr sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenegr side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger’s level of injury may be increased.
     
Remedy:
Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenegr sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM’s letter to owners. The recall began on November 6, 2006. Owners should contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Before you sign to review the cancellation provisions read your contract carefully and make sure that you understand what the contract means. You risk losing your deposit, If you cancel for no reason. The dealer can file a lawsuit for recovering lost profits, for time spent with you and on your car, and other damages.

In some circumstances, you can be able to cancel the contract. Your state can have special provisions concerning contracts entered into by minors, and may give minors greater ability to cancel a contract. Most car dealers are aware that special rules may apply to car contracts involving minors, and they insist that the car be bought by, or in the name of, a financially responsible adult. The dealer may have breached its warranty, if the car you buy is not what the dealer promised. In this case you can cancel the contract because of the breach.

According to the Statute of Frauds of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a car contract must be in writing for all but very inexpensive cars. The UCC regulates sales of goods and securities; it governs many kinds of commercial transactions. This means that the UCC governs almost all auto transactions in the country. The UCC says any sale of goods of $500 or more must be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. If the contract is challenged, the courts will not be permitted to enforce it unless it is in writing.

Build Dates : October 01,2005 - October 27, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V215000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20060705  Date Received by ODI: 20060615  Date Added to Databse:

20060615
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06016
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2023

Summary:
Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with therequirements of Federal Motor Vehicle  Safety Standard No.210, Iseat belt assembly anchorages.The left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated.

Consequence:

In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket,increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it if necessary free of charge. Therecall on July 2, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Many rental companies try to limit their liability under the terms of the rental contract. Regardless of the contract terms, the person who rents a car generally does not have an obligation to inspect the rental vehicle before using it. The rental car customer does have a right to assume that a rented vehicle is safe to operate on the road. Courts are reluctant to apply exemption clauses which absolve wrongdoers from their own negligence.

You will need to state in your complaint and prove that the company was negligent, in case you are bringing a lawsuit against a car rental company. You need to allege in your complaint:

• That the company was engaged in the business of renting automobiles for hire
• The rental fee and its payment
• The rental company’s actual or constructive knowledge about the defect, for example, that the defective or dangerous condition of the vehicle would have been discovered by a reasonable inspection of the car
• The accused and the concrete absolute form of the concerning body low can affect the concrete interest of the best company negligence.
A vehicle accident attorney can help you determine if you have a good grounds for filing a negligence lawsuit against a car rental company. A lawyer can assist you in getting full compensation for any of your injuries, and may offer case evaluations without charge.
 

Build Dates : July 01, 2008 - September 30, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V517000

Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20081006
Date Added to Databse: 20081006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08342

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79

Summary: 

GM is recalling 79 MY 2009 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.

Consequence: 

During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injury vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.

Remedy: 

Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall is expected to begin during mid-october 2008. 

Some shops charge a flat rate for labor on auto repairs. This published rate is based on an independent or manufacturer’s estimate of the time required to complete repairs. Others charge on the basis of the actual time the technician worked on the repair.

Consider getting a second opinion, in case you need expensive or complicated repairs or questions about recommended work. Learn whether there will be a diagnostic charge if you decide to have the work performed elsewhere. Many repair shops charge for diagnostic time.

Shops that do only diagnostic work and do not sell parts or repairs may be able to give you an objective opinion about which repairs are necessary.

Ask for a written estimate, which should:

• It should state that the shop will contact you for approval before they do any work exceeding a specified amount of time or money. State law may require this.

• Identify the condition to be repaired, the parts needed, and the anticipated labor charge. Make sure you get a signed copy.

It’s important to know how to select a good technician, the kinds of questions to ask, and your consumer rights.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (”FTC”), the American Automobile Association (”AAA”), and the National Association of Attorneys General(”NAAG”), this kind of information about your automobile may help you keep a lid on mechanical mistakes.

Choosing a Repair Shop

• Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and other people you trust.

• Shop around by telephone for the best deal, and compare warranty policies on repairs.

• Ask to see current licenses if state or local law requires repair shops to be licensed or registered

• Your state Attorney General’s office or local consumer protection agency may know whether there’s a record of complaints about a particular repair shop.

• Make sure the shop will honor your vehicle’s warranty.

Choosing a Technician

• Look for shops that display various certifications - like an Automotive Service Excellence seal. Certification indicates that some or all of the technicians meet basic standards of knowledge and competence in specific technical areas.

• Ask if the technician or shop has experience working on the same make or model vehicle as yours.

Build Dates : Auguts 01, 2006 - August 31, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V419000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20061113
Date Received by ODI: 20061031
Date Added to Databse: 20061101

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06160

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1602

Summary:

On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.

Consequence:

With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006.