Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09E050000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-08-14
Date Received by ODI: 2009-08-10
Date Added to Database: 2009-08-10

Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 110

Summary:

Curt is recalling certain class 1 receiver hitches, P/N 11500, manufactured between March 26, 2008 and March 12, 2009, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on model year 2008 through 2010 Nissan Infiniti EX35 vehicles. When the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the bumper structure of the vehicle may pull away from the vehicle frame.

Consequence:

A vehicle crash can occur should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle while in operation.

Remedy:

Curt MFG will notify owners and replace the hitches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 14, 2009.

When you are going to buy a used car in California you may be worried about your legal rights if anything goes wrong. As long as your used car was sold to you with a written warranty, you are protected by the California Lemon Law. Warranty is basically the manufacturer or seller’s written promise to repair or replace defective parts for a stated period of time.

If you buy a used car in California and have the aforesaid warranty you are legally entitled to have the defects repaired or the vehicle replaced. However you could still be charged for use prior to the defect arising. There is no set formula to calculate this charge as there is with new vehicles.

The following tips will help you avoid buying a lemon.

• Do not buy a vehicle without a warranty. Check the warranty offered with your used car carefully as warranties are not standard.
• Find an independent, certified mechanic to get the vehicle checked by, so that you have documental evidence for the future.
• Take a test drive to ascertain if there is anything that you are not comfortable with and bring any issues to the dealer’s attention.
• Don’t buy if you have any doubts regarding the vehicle or the way in which the dealer is presenting the car.

No one wants to buy a lemon car. To avoid any trouble and to get the best car for the best price you need to research thoroughly and be prepared to negotiate. Get your used car buyer guide and beat the dealer at his own game.