Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : 2008-02-01 - 2008-03-31

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V042000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-03-05
Date Received by ODI: 2009-02-04
Date Added to Database: 2009-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2836

Summary:
Izusu is recalling 2,836 My 2008-2009 NPR/NQR and NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 and 5500, Chevrolet W3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.

Consequence:
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2009.

A car, new or with warranty, having one or more major problems that cannot be fixed in a particular time, is a lemon car. The best way to avoid buying a lemon car is to have some basic knowledge of the technicalities of cars.
To help you in this regard, we have come up with the tips to help you avoid buying a lemon car.

•    The very first step in buying a car to know exactly what you want. This can be done by research and window-shopping. Invest your time in going around and looking for the car you really want.

•    After you have already chosen the kind of car you want, you should search for the right dealer with good profile. This is a vital step to avoid buying a lemon car.

•    Don’t get too attached with a car. This emotional attachment may get you ripped off by a salesman because emotions can easily bend your choice and divert your attention from the signs that are telling you that the car could be a lemon.

•    Before buying a used car, get it thoroughly checked by a mechanic first. Of course you don’t want to spend money on a car which you don’t own, but it would be better to spend a little amount before you make the final purchase rather than spending a huge amount on fixing it after buying a lemon.

•    Note down the financing terms the dealer offers and compare them with other financing companies.

•    When buying a used car, always make sure that it is covered by a road worthiness certificate or a warranty. This will prevent you ending up with a lemon!

•    Avoid buying a car from a private seller because it will limit your claims in case it turns out to be a lemon car.

If you keep the above mentioned tips in mind, it will definitely help you avoid buying a lemon. In case despite all precautions, you have a lemon on your hands; seek professional legal help from a lemon law attorney in your state.

Build Dates : 10 January, 2007  -  26 August, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V377000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Date Received by ODI: 2009-09-30
Date Added to Database: 2009-10-02

Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20Q3/J3

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10200

Summary:

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi A3, TT, and TT Roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence:

In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2009.