Lemon Law for California

Build Dates: 26 May, 2009 – 28 July, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V361000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-09-30
Date Received by ODI: 2009-09-16
Date Added to Database: 2009-09-17

Manufacturers Involved: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SR-09-003

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 531

Summary:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. “MMNA” is recalling certain model year 2010 Endeavor model vehicles manufactured between May 26 and July 28, 2009. The retainer bracket used for the seat-mounted side airbag frames on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly welded.

Consequence:

If this condition exists, the front seat-mounted airbags may not deploy correctly in a side impact crash, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy:

MMNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on September 30, 2009.

You’ve bought a new car and are disappointed as something is wrong with it. But you have a car warranty and just take it to the dealer for repairs. What if the problem occurs again and again? You probably realize it’s time to research your local lemon laws.

And that is right. Getting information regarding lemon law in California will help you a lot in having the problem fixed correctly or getting your money back or, if you wish, having your lemon car replaced with a fully functioning one.

But how can you determine if your car qualifies? A consultation with an attorney specializing in the California lemon law can help you determine if the problem is with your mechanic or your car purchased with a written warranty.

The CA lemon law is to protect you and you should use it to protect your rights. You have all the chances to get a refund or replacement as long as you have documented all of your repair attempts.

Using the power of your state’s law system, you will find the solution of problems when a car still under warranty turns out to be a lemon. Lemon law provisions of the California, often allow for a specific arbitration process that saves you time and money over expensive court hearings.

Check your state lemon law requirements, and before going immediately to court, you may use an arbitrator. Just be sure to get started right away by making the right contacts and keeping documentation.