Lemon Law for California

Build Dates: November 2009- March 2010
Vehicle Make/Model: DODGE / SPRINTER 2500, FREIGHTLINER/ SPRINTER 2500, MERCEDES-BENZ/ SPRINTER 2500
Model Years: 2009, 2009-2010, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V294000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 73698

Summary:
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from November 2009 through March 2010 and sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Dodge brand name. The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.

Consequence:
A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-Benz USA is handling the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and Chrysler is handling the Dodge Sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2010.

Build Dates: February 16, 2009 -April12
Vehicle Make/Model: SUBARU / LEGACY, SUBARU / OUTBACK
Model Years: 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V283000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Component: STEERING: COLUMN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 73698

Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2009 through April 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle’s steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.

Consequence:
Possible circuits affected are the driver’s frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 1, 2010.

Build Dates: N/A
Vehicle Make/Model: LEXUS / HS
Model Years: 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V285000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: N/A

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 HS250h Lexus vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, “fuel system integrity.” When the vehicle was rotated following a crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.

Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy:
Toyota has not provided a remedy for this campaign or has not determined when the safety recall is expected to begin.

Build Dates: September 27, 2007- March 30, 2009
Vehicle Make/Model: BMW / F 650 GS, BMW / F 800 GS
Model Years: 2008-2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V274000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Component: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: N/A

Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F650 GS and f 800 GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.

Consequence:
If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy:
The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan or a notification schedule.

Build Dates: November 20, 2009 -March 3, 2010
Vehicle Make/Model: Suzuki/ Grand Vitara, Suzuki/ XL-7
Model Years: 2006, 2005-2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V250000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 46549

Summary:
Suzuki is recalling certain model year model year 2006 Grand Vitara and model year 2005-2006 XL-7 vehicles. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the power steering pump and air conditioner compressor (if equipped) has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off.

Consequence:
Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off and resulting in the driver needing increased effort to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before June 25, 2010.

Build Dates: June 2008-July 2009
Vehicle Make/Model: VOLKSWAGEN / ROUTAN
Model Years: 2008-2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V252000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15902

Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured from June 2008 through July 2009. These vehicles may have been built with an improper routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation. Contact with a 12v power feed circuit within the harness may cause a high resistive short circuit within the latch mechanism located inside of the sliding door.

Consequence:
This could result in an overheated latch and a fire within the rear sliding door could occur.

Remedy:
Volkswagen will inspect the sliding door wire track wire assembly and the sliding door power drive unit wire assembly for damage, repair/replace as necessary, tie strap the two harnesses together and route the harnesses under the sliding door weather strip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010.

Build Dates: November 20, 2009 -March 3, 2010
Vehicle Make/Model: Suzuki / Equator
Model Years: 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V213000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 582

Summary:
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2010 equator pickup trucks manufactured from November 20, 2009 through March 3, 2010. The lower control link bushing collars, located in the front suspension, may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. If a collar weld separates, it may change the wheel alignment, potentially allowing the vehicle handling characteristics to deteriorate.

Consequence:
This could cause the driver to have difficulty controlling the vehicle which could result in a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace, one or both lower control links on the vehicle free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before May 24, 2010.

Chrysler owners are currently facing a massive recall campaign. The main reason for the recall is the sticking accelerator pedals. Almost 35,000 2007 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass defective cars are involved in the recall. The accelerator pedals were produced by CTS Corporation, which makes the similar parts for Toyota.

“Under certain conditions the pedal may not immediately return to its idle position,” Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa “Some vehicles have been built with accelerator pedal pivot bushings that may dislodge, causing the pedal to slowly return under limited operating conditions”.

The NHTSA started an investigation after five complaints from consumers that were telling the pedals got stuck while driving. No accidents or injuries caused by the defect were reported. Chrysler informed NHTSA that the recalled cars have an electronic Throttle control technology that aims to stop the vehicle when both the accelerator and brake are applied.

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers about the repairs, which will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to start later in June.

Build Dates: N/A
Vehicle Make/Model: Lamborghini/ Murcielago, Lamborghini/ Murcielago Raodster
Model Years: 2007-2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V215000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 428

Summary:
Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Murcielago and Murcielago roadster vehicles. the welds holding the fuel pump support inside the fuel tank could detach. This situation may result in a fuel leak.

Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010.

Build Dates: N/A
Vehicle Make/Model: CHRYSLER / 300, DODGE / CHALLENGER, DODGE / CHARGER, DODGE / RAM, JEEP / COMMANDER, JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Years: 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V200000
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40131

Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger, Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.

Consequence:
The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (WIN module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010.