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Hyundai Issues Recall for Recent Model Elantras, Konas, and Velosters Related to Dangerous Engine Failure
The never-ending line of major auto manufacturer recall announcements continues. The latest manufacturer to sell us dangerously defective vehicles: Hyundai. Hyundai Motor America recently issued a recall of newer models of its Elantra, Kona, and Veloster lines. According to the recall campaign reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicles covered… Read More »
Does Lemon Law Apply to Motorcycles Too?
California’s Lemon Law is a set of consumer protection provisions that guarantee purchasers of covered motor vehicles are not stuck with defective, dangerous automobiles and no recourse. When people think about the Lemon Law, they tend to think of defective cars. Is the Lemon Law limited to cars, or does it apply to other… Read More »
Is Lemon Law Limited By Mileage?
When you buy or lease a new vehicle, or you purchase a used vehicle that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, you are protected by California’s Lemon Law. The Lemon Law is meant to protect auto buyers who are sold duds, defective vehicles. The Lemon Law gives you the right to return a defective… Read More »
Lemon Law – What is That?
When you purchase a vehicle, you assume it will be in good working order. You have the right to a working car, at least until you’ve put tens of thousands of miles on it and put it through the wringer. If your car is already defective by the time you get it home, you… Read More »
Does My Car Qualify For Lemon Law?
California’s Lemon Law protects auto buyers who purchase a vehicle with an inherent defect that prevents the buyer from enjoying the vehicle they thought they were purchasing. Pursuant to the Lemon Law, dealerships must either fix the defect, replace the car, or buy it back from the customer, depending on the circumstances. The Lemon… Read More »
After Reports of Injuries, Ford Recalls 775,00 SUVs
We’ve discussed several auto recalls in recent months. In fact, there seems to be a never-ending supply of auto recalls issued by major auto manufacturers. Much of the time, however, defects are discovered by government agencies or the manufacturers themselves before anyone is actually hurt. Sometimes, however, dangerous defects are not discovered until after… Read More »
The Dealership Says They Can’t Get the Parts to Fix My Car Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
California’s Lemon Law guarantees auto buyers the right to a working, functional car. If you purchase or lease a covered vehicle and are within the requisite time limit, and you discover that your vehicle has a significant defect, the dealership has an obligation to either fix your car, buy it back, or give you… Read More »
Prevailing Lemon Law Plaintiffs Entitled to Attorney Fees Generated After Turning Down Settlement Offer
Plaintiffs who are sold a defective vehicle have the right to get their money back. If the automaker or dealership refuses to buy the car back, plaintiffs may be entitled to the purchase price of the vehicle plus additional damages for other harm caused by the defective vehicle. When plaintiffs win a lemon law… Read More »
Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk, Tells Owners to “Park Outside”
Occasionally, product manufacturers and other large corporations appear so out of touch with reality that it would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous. Recently, Kia announced a recall of nearly 380,000 vehicles due to a severe fire risk. As part of the company’s recall announcement, they politely suggested Kia owners should park them… Read More »
Study Reveals Automakers Delay Recalls to Avoid Press
At Nita Lemon Law Firm, we are very familiar with the auto recall process. Many people experience a vehicle defect and report the defect to the manufacturer or the government, the company hems and haws a bit, then finally issues a recall. Sometimes their own manufacturers discover the defect, sometimes the government pressures them… Read More »
