Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : 01 April, 2005- 31 December, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V475000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2008-08-18
Date Received by ODI: 2008-09-16
Date Added to Database: 2008-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 335

Summary:
Coach and equipment is recalling 335 my 2005-2006 Phoenix paratransit buses equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, “platform lift systems for motor vehicles.” the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Consequence:
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy:
Coach and equipment is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts.

Lemon laws in different states provide protection for consumers who buy defective cars and other vehicles that fail to meet standards of quality and performance.

The federal lemon law, also known as the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act is the law which protects all the U.S. citizens. On the other hand each of the states also has a law protecting consumers. However, the law may have different requirements and areas of defect of the vehicle purchased that are covered for different states.

Generally, the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act covers a wide variety of products and protects every United States citizen. The act was adopted to protect the consumer for car dealers and manufacturers misusing express warranties and disclaimers. Pursuant to the law, car dealers and manufacturers must clearly state the parameters of their warranty and provide car buyers with a physical copy of the terms and conditions.

Pursuant to the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act, the manufacturer is required to replace any defective part of the vehicle free of charge or can issue the consumer a refund.

Lemon laws vary from state to state and may include different amount of coverage, parts or components covered within the warranty, and types of vehicles included.

Though the most common item protected under lemon laws are cars, it should be noted that other items including RVs, boats, motorcycles, wheelchairs, and computers are all subject to the same laws as cars. Mechanical items are covered under the federal lemon laws, while other products are covered depending on the individual state.