Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : February 01, 2007 - January 31, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V119000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20080617
Date Received by ODI: 20080313
Date Added to Databse: 20080313

Manufacturer’s Involved: COUNTRY COACH INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: COUNTRY COACH INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1228

Summary: 

Country Coach is recalling 1,228 my 2004-2008 magna, affinity and intrigue motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, “lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.” the side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric values specified in fmvss no. 108.

Consequence: 

Inadequacy of the front and rear side marker lights could affect visibility of the motor home during hours of darkness that could potentially result in a motor vehicle crash.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the marker lights on the side of each motor home as close as reasonable to the front and rear corners and wired into the park light system free of charge. The Country Coach recall began on June 17, 2008. 

The most common type of implied warranty is the warranty of merchantability: The seller promises that the product offered for sale will do what it’s supposed to. That a car will run is an example of a warranty of merchantability. This promise applies to the basic functions of a car. It does not cover everything that could go wrong.

Breakdowns and other problems after the sale don’t prove the seller breached the warranty of merchantability. A breach occurs only if the buyer can prove that a defect existed at the time of sale. A problem that occurs after the sale may be the result of a defect that existed at the time of sale or not. As a result, a dealer’s liability is judged case-by-case.

If you have a problem with a vehicle that is a safety hazard, check whether the manufacturer has recalled your vehicle. Hazards that aren’t listed should be reported to your dealer, the manufacturer of the vehicle, and NHTSA.  There is no set number of reports needed before NHTSA will look into a problem. If a safety-related defect exists, the maker must fix it at no cost to you–even if your warranty has expired. The company may also be asked to conduct a product recall.

If you have a vehicle with a unique problem that just never seems to get fixed, you may have a lemon. Some states have laws concerning lemons. They may require a refund or replacement if a problem is not fixed within a reasonable number of tries or you haven’t been able to use your vehicle for a certain number of days. Contact your state or local consumer protection office to learn whether you have such protections and the steps you must take get your problem solved. If you believe your car is a lemon:

• Give the dealer a list of the problems every time you bring it in for repairs.

• Get and keep copies of the repair orders listing the problems, the work done, and the dates that the car was in the shop.

• Contact the manufacturer, as well as the dealer, to report the problem. Your owner’s manual will list an address for the manufacturer.

• Help other consumers avoid purchasing your lemon