Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : June 25, 2004 - July 26, 2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V376000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20040730
Date Received by ODI: 20040802
Date Added to Databse: 20040805

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04066

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1103

Summary: 

On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.

Consequence: 

If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on july 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5, 2004.  

If you have a problem with a mechanic over a car repair, complain to the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The agency may send a representative to help resolve the dispute. If a mechanic is breaking the law, the BAR can take action.   

The California Lemon law applies to cars purchased for private and business use. If, during the duration of the car’s warranty, there’s a defect covered by the warranty that substantially reduces the use or value, you are entitled to get a refund or replacement. The following must be true:

-The dealer attempted to fix the same defect at least four times. 

-The vehicle is out of service for 30 days during the warranty period, not counting  delays outside the control of the dealer and the manufacturer 

-The Better Business Bureau also assists in Lemon Law Disputes.

What should I do before buying a used car? 

There is a list of questions to ask, and you should always take the car to a diagnostic center or repair facility for an overall inspection by a technician. 

There are a number of agencies that offer assistance with used car problems.

A used vehicle only qualifies for protection under the California lemon laws if it was purchased with an unused portion of the manufacturer’s original, new car warranty remaining at the time of purchase. For example, if the vehicle was originally covered by the manufacturer’s 36 months/36,000 miles warranty, then it must have been purchased as a used vehicle within 36 months of the time that the vehicle first went into service, and with fewer than 36,000 miles on the odometer at the time of purchase. Manufacturers’ new car warranties differ and you should check the original owner’s manual to determine the limits of that new car warranty. Also, you should note that an extended service contract is not the same as the manufacturer’s new car warranty and does not change the requirement stated above.

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