Approximately eight months after purchasing a 2011 Dodge Durango, a California resident found himself returning his vehicle to a Chrysler dealership for problems that would result in the check engine light remaining on. By January 2014, he had provided Chrysler seven (7) more opportunities to repair various problems which included a defective wiring harness, Power-Train Control Module (PCM), and O2 sensor. Continue reading
Category Archives: California Lemon Law
2014 Durango & Grand Cherokee Safety Defects
Chrysler has announced two safety defects affecting certain 2014 Dodge Durango and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. According to reports filed on the NHTSA website, the two problems will have approximately 260,000 owners returning their vehicles for repairs. The automobile manufacturer is expected to begin sending out notices in December. Continue reading
How Long Does A California Lemon Law Case Take?
When the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. are approached by a potential client, one of the questions we are almost always ask is “How long does a lemon law case take?”. We have talked about this in previous posts, but because it is such a common question, we feel that the topic requires a revisit. The answer depends on a variety of factors. Continue reading
Is Your 2013 Dodge Dart A Lemon?
If you are the owner of a 2013 Dodge Dart and you think it could be a lemon, you are not alone. According to information on the NHTSA website, there are over 150 complaints against this vehicle. The top problems include the power train, engines, brakes, and an assortment of electrical issues. Owners say they have returned to their dealership several times for repairs, but the defects are still not fixed. Continue reading
Alternator Failure In Chrysler, Dodge, And Jeep Vehicles
Alternator failure in certain Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles will have 434,581 vehicle owners returning to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have the problem repaired. The safety defect affects vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 Amp Alternator. Continue reading
GM Chassis Electronic Module Short
General Motors have identified a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs, after certain vehicles began displaying a check engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during post production testing. After observing an increase in warranty claims, GM has decided to issue a recall to have the problem repaired. Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Buyback For Steering Defects
When the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were contacted by a California resident experiencing steering problems with his 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, we were not surprised to see that the SUV had five (5) technical service bulletin’s issued for the steering system. The owner said he purchased the Traverse in June, 2010, and by August, 2011 already had four (4) unsuccessful repair attempts by a GMC dealer. According to service reports, repairs included replacement of several parts in the rack & pinion system, as well as replacement of the power steering pump. Continue reading
2012 Ford Focus Steering Problems
The Safety Institute is a non-profit organization who’s main goal is injury prevention and product safety as a basis for a healthy and productive society and as a vital component to reducing health care costs. The group is currently involved in a variety of issues regarding product safety, including reports that monitor vehicle defect trends and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall and enforcement activities. Their quarterly compiled early warning list shows the top 15 vehicle trends that they say automakers and government should be paying attention to. Continue reading