Lemon Law for California

Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: Chevrolet/Cobalt of 2005-2010, Pontiac/G5 of 2007-2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V073000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1050889

Summary:

General Motors is recalling certain model 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and model year 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Consequence:

If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided ab owner notification schedule.

Nissan has started recalling about 598,000 vehicles due to brake pedal and fuel gauge issues.

The specific models involved in the Nissan recall are 2005-2010 Infiniti Qx56, Pathfinder and Armada, Titan and Frontier Pickups, as well as Quest minivans.

The first reason is that the brake pedal pin can disengage from the pedal bracket. This in its turn can bring to a reduction in the braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

The second reason is the matter with the fuel gauges. These are giving incorrect information by showing there is still fuel, when the fuel tank is empty.

The owners of the cars can contact their dealers or Nissan to find out more about the solutions.

At the same time two other producers: General Motors and Mitsubishi, started recalling some of their vehicles as well.

General Motors recalls 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalts and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5s. The main complaint from the users is the sudden loss of power assist. The vehicles will need a new power steering motor.

Mitsubishi recalls 2004 Endeavors, as well as 2010 Galants.  The company will reimburse owners of Endeavors of the salt-belt states for the fuel-filler pipe repairs and prolong the warranty for the car-owners of other states.

As for the Galants, Mitsubishi informs that a defect with a pipe bracket can lead to an automatic transmission fluid leakage.

Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: INFINITI QX56, NISSAN/ARMADA, NISSAN/TITAN

Model Years: 2005-2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V074000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 340 000

Summary:

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

Consequence:

This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010.

Build Dates: n/a

Vehicle Make/Model: INFINITI QX56 of years 2008-2010, NISSAN/ARMADA of years 2008-2010, NISSAN/QUEST of years 2008-2009, NISSAN/TITAN of years 2008-2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V072000

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00

Manufacturers Involved: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 179383

Summary:

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2208-2010 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56, and Model year 2008-2009 Nissan Quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.

Consequence:

The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010.

Build Dates: 28 July, 2009- 14 January,2010

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Recalled on: 2/19/2010

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: Mazda Motor Corp

Component: SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12300

Summary:

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 CX-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.

Consequence:

This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke fire.

Remedy:

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 9, 2010

Build Dates: 24 July, 2009 – 26 November, 2009

Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Recalled on: 2/18/2010

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: Unknown

Summary:

BMW is recalling certain molder year 2009-2010 7-Series and model year 2010 550i Grand Turismo Vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard No. 110 “Tire Selection and Rims”. These vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle’s seating capacity is five passengers. The actual seating capacity is four passengers. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct.

Consequence:

The tire belt does not conform to FMVSS 110.

Remedy:

BMW has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign.

Build Dates : October 14, 2004 – January 05, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V482000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20080102
Date Received by ODI: 20071016
Date Added to Databse: 20071016

Manufacturer’s Involved: GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 144

Summary:
On certain vehicles located in Guam and Saipan, the headlamp low beam or daytimne running light (DRL) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack (S201) on the IP harness

Consequence:
Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility on the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will change the headlamp low beam splicing type and separate it from splice pack 201 to protect housing melting due to potential poor contact. The recall began on January 2, 2008. Owners may contact GM Deawoo at 1-671-648-8453.