Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : January 05, 2009 - May 07, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V179000

Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20090526
Date Added to Databse: 20090526

Manufacturer’s Involved: LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS LTD
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27

Summary: 

Lotus is recalling 27 model year 2009 elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from january 14 through may 5, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. If that occurs, an insecure hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.

Consequence: 

 If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash.

Remedy: 

Lotus will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2009. 

Lemon law is the most supportive law made to give the right assistance to consumers experiencing frequent trouble with their motor vehicles. Though lemon law is quite common in all states, they differ in parameters from one to another. Though they differ, the end results will simply be the same, as this enables the consumer to get back full reimbursement or even make the change of replacing the lemon with a new vehicle.

You must have reports showing the defects and faults in the first one or two years of ownership, in case you decide to use the complete benefits of lemon laws. Ensure that the vehicle that is in question is only registered for personal usage only. Generally, vehicles that come in this lemon law are new and fresh, whereas quite a few states grant and permit second-hand or leased vehicles unless they get registered there. 

Not everyone can claim lemon law for their car. It signifies couple of chances given to the manufacturer. Make sure to mail it through mail and also get a confirmation receipt, when you decide to send a written notice to the manufacturer. 

If the manufacturer doesn’t reply within the first ten days of business, then it is suggested to claim a refund. If the automaker doesn’t agree to refund, then you can file a case raising the dispute under lemon law. As the individual reviewing the filed case is not a referee, the case will be arbitration, but they might be closely familiar in dealing with lemon law.

If you are looking ahead to hire an expert lawyer, ensure that they are proficient in lemon law and handling. In case the judgment is positive and when the case successfully wins, then the auto manufacturer will be ordered to settle all the legal consultation fees for you. When you bring lemon laws to court, there are chances to win or even to loose.

Not every vehicle can be protected under lemon law. Most of the Lemon law covered vehicles will include motorcycles having engine replacement less than about 750 cubic cm, motor homes, vehicles and trucks will overall weight of 19.000 lbs.