Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : May 16, 2007 - June 25, 2007

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V270000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2007-06-22
Date Received by ODI: 2007-06-26
Date Added to Database: 2007-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07S54

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8800

Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

Consequence:

If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007.

Build Dates : August 01, 2005 - Septemner 30, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V513000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051223
Date Received by ODI: 20051107
Date Added to Databse: 20051108

Manufacturer’s Involved: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAR011

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 67

Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, when a load is applied on the parking interlock system, the locking cone, which is part of the parking pawl system, may create an indentation on an unhardened guide plate at the cone contact area. An indentation may also result in a raised edge towards the locking cone guide channel which may hinder the locking cone from reaching its end position.

Consequence:

The park may not engage when the “p” button in the vehicle is pressed to select park and all indicators show the park position is achieved. This could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the parking pawl glide plate. The recall is expected to begin on December 23, 2005.

Build Dates : June 22, 2002 - June 11, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V557000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060130
Date Received by ODI: 20051212
Date Added to Databse: 20051219

Manufacturer’s Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC057

Component: CHILD SEAT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90865

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, ‘child restraint anchorage systems.’ Certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle’s rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2006. 

Build Dates : November 11, 1997 - November 23, 2001

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V357000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20040907
Date Received by ODI: 20040714
Date Added to Databse: 20040723

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11576

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.

Consequence: 

This could possibly cause an underhood fire.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on September 7, 2004. 

Build Dates : March 07, 2003 - June 11, 2003

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V332000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20030922
Date Received by ODI: 20030908
Date Added to Databse: 20030916

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C29

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20978

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.

Consequence: 

This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on September 22, 2003.

Build Dates : December 22, 2005 - February 15, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V103000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060428
Date Received by ODI: 20060405
Date Added to Databse: 20060405

Manufacturer’s Involved: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3906C

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2600

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature.

Consequence: 

Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2006. 

Build Dates : April 08, 2004 - February 03, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V571000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060210
Date Received by ODI: 20051229
Date Added to Databse: 20051229

Manufacturer’s Involved: GROUP LOTUS PLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: LOTUS CARS LTD
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2006 / 1R

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1740

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.

Consequence: 

This could result in the inability to change gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the gear levers. The recall began on February 10, 2006. 

Build Dates : June 01, 2005 - February 20, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V149000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060626
Date Received by ODI: 20060503
Date Added to Databse: 20060503

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: F18

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44367

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. Contact between the brake tubes and exhaust gas recirculation tube over an extended period of time may cause the brake tubes to wear through and cause a brake fluid leak.

Consequence: 

This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the rear brake tubes for damage and replace them free of charge. A clip will also be installed to secure the brake tubes to the right front shock tower to maintain proper clearance to the exhaust gas recirculation tube. The Chrysler recall began on June 26, 2006. 

Build Dates : May 14, 2004 - May 16, 2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V333000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20040706
Date Received by ODI: 20040708
Date Added to Databse: 20040712

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D21

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

Consequence: 

This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Chrysler recall began on July 6, 2004.

Build Dates : March 01, 2005 - August 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014
Date Received by ODI: 20051005
Date Added to Databse: 20051006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Consequence: 

If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required.