Potential Lemon Law Claims with Several Audi Cars

Audi owners should be aware of a recall that Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) has issued for more than 46,000 vehicles. This is a serious safety risk because the recall involves the rear axle and a part that can break which may lead to loss of the vehicle and potentially crashing the vehicle. At this time, Audi will have its dealers replace the defective parts at no charge to the customer. Audio will mail out official letters on June 25, 2021. The recall includes the following Audi vehicles:

  • 2021 Audi Q7
  • 2021 Audi Q8
  • 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback
  • 2021 Audi SQ5 Sportback
  • 2021 Audi RS6 Avant
  • 2021 Audi RS7
  • 2021 Audi RS Q8
  • 2020-2021 Audi S6
  • 2020-2021 Audi Q5
  • 2020-2021 Audi A8
  • 2020-2021 Audi S8
  • 2020-2021 Audi A7
  • 2020-2021 Audi A6 allroad
  • 2020-2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet
  • 2020-2021 Audi A4
  • 2020-2021 Audi A4 allroad
  • 2020-2021 Audi SQ5
  • 2020-2021 Audi S7
  • 2020-2021 Audi A6
  • 2020-2021 Audi S5
  • 2020-2021 Audi S4
  • 2020-2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet
  • 2020-2021 Audi A5
  • 2019-2021 Audi RS5
  • 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback
  • 2019-2021 Audi S5 Sportback
  • 2019-2021 Audi RS5 Sportback

Owners may contact Audi customer service (800) 253-2834. Audi’s identifying number for this recall is 42L1.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Audi that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Power Steering Recall for 22,000 Toyota Tundras and Sequoias

If you own or lease a 2021-2022 Toyota Tundra or 2021-2022 Toyota Sequoia, you should be aware that Toyota has issued a recall for more than 22,000 vehicles because of the power steering fluid leaks.

The problem is power steering gear assemblies that can cause a loss of power steering fluid. Power steering will suddenly lose if enough power steering fluid leaks out, but manual steering will remain. The steering wheels will become more difficult to turn if power steering fails, a problem that is more dangerous when driving at slow speeds and while driving on the freeway. This causes serious safety concerns for drivers and their passengers and can lead to unintended crashes.

The recall letters will be sent out in January 2022. Toyota dealerships will inspect and possibly replace the power steering gear assemblies.

For more information about the recalls, Toyota has set up a dedicated telephone number that owners can call: (800) 331-4331.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Toyota that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Ram Truck Fire Recall for 141,000 Ram Trucks

If you own or lease a 2021-2022 Ram Truck 2500 and 3500 or 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 4500 or 5500 with a Cummins 6.7L diesel engine, you should be aware that Ram has issued a recall for more than 141,000 Trucks because of the possibility of the engines catching on fire.

The problem is an electrical problem that can cause a short-circuit in the engine which can cause a fire even if the ignition is turned off. Drivers are advised to park these vehicles outside and away from areas that are susceptible to fires. This is an issue that all drivers should know about because it poses a serious danger to all occupants of the trucks in the event of a fire. All drivers should pay attention to any strange engine noises because it may relate to the defect that causes the fire.

The recall letters will be sent out on December 3, 2021. Ram dealerships will update the engine software with the hope that it will fix this problem.

For more information about the recalls, Ram has set a call-in number relates to this problem (800) 853-1403. Callers should use the recall number Y76.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Ram Truck that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Ford Fuel Delivery Module Causes Recalls For Stalling

Ford is recalling more than 13,300 2021 Ford Escapes, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsairs, and 2021-2022 Ford Broncos because of the risk of stalling. These Ford vehicles may have fuel delivery modules inside the fuel tanks that can cause low fuel pressure. This problem may cause these vehicles to stall or not start.

This is a safety concern that all drivers should know about. Drivers should pay attention to any stalling or start failures when operating these vehicles.

Drivers should expect Ford to send out recall notices on October 4, 2021. Ford dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery module if they are defective.

For more information about the recalls, Ford has set a call-in number related to this problem 866-436-7332. All callers should use the recall number 21S38.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Ford or Lincoln that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Ford Recalls Nearly 35,000 F-350 Super Duty Trucks Because of Axle Problems

Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Trucks with 6.7 liter engines and single rear wheel axle for weld problems with the rear axle housing spring set interfaces.

This recall relates to Ford F-350 Trucks that were built in Kentucky between August 6, 2020 and May 15, 2021.

The safety issue for this problem is that the rear driveshaft could disconnect, which may result in a loss of power and the loss of Park even though the transmission is shifted into Park. Another problem that may happen is the truck can roll away because the parking brake becomes defective.

This is a safety concern that all drivers should know about. Drivers should pay attention to any shaking or vibrations while driving at highway speeds. Drivers should also pay attention to the truck jolting when accelerating.

Drivers should expect Ford to send out recall notices on August 16, 2021. Ford dealers will inspect the rear axles to determine if they are deformed. If the rear axles are deformed, they will be replaced. But a dealer will only perform a weld repair on the spring seats if the axle isn’t deformed.

For more information about the recalls, Ford has set a call-in number related to this problem 866-436-7332. All callers should use the recall number 21S31.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Ford that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Four Tips to Win Your Lemon Law Case

How to Win a Lemon Law Case?

  1. Make Sure That The Work Orders Are Accurate
  2. Keep All Repair Records For Every Visit To The Dealer
  3. Take The Car In Every Time You Have A Problem
  4. Hire An Experienced Lemon Law Attorney That Will Handle Your Case

Do you have a new or used car that is a lemon? California’s Lemon Law (Song-Beverly Act) requires the car manufacturer to repurchase (or buyback) your car if it cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts. (Civil Code section 1793.2(d)). To qualify as a lemon, your car must still be under the manufacturer’s warranty. Below are four tips that can help you win your lemon law case and get away you’re your defective vehicle.

  1. Make Sure That The Work Orders Are Accurate

Each time that you take your car in for a repair at the dealership, your service advisor takes down what your complaints are about the car. It is critical that you read the complaints that you complained about. If your car is having engine problems, you need to make sure that the work order shows that there are engine problems. If you have suspension problems, the same applies. Make sure that the work order is accurate. The reason for this is simple: dealerships often change what you are complaining about because a lemon vehicle cannot be fixed. The dealer does not want the manufacturer to think that they are unable to repair the problem so they change your complaint ever so slightly to something different. This can cause a problem for your lemon law case because the manufacturer will try to distinguish the repairs even though they related to the same problem. Another tip that you should remember is that many service advisors will send text messages. Keep all text messages and if there is information that is not accurate, make sure you correct the service advisor. This is another way to document the problem.

  1. Keep All Repair Records For Every Visit To The Dealer

The best way that you can help yourself in a California Lemon Law claim is to keep all repair records for your vehicle. When you take your car in for the same repair over and over again, this is the information that often helps you win your lemon law case. California’s lemon laws allow a manufacturer to performed a “reasonable number of repair attempts” before the car is considered a lemon. This is why it is crucial that you keep all records. California law requires that you receive a copy of every repair order that shows what repairs were performed on your car (California Code of Regulations section 3356). However, there are times when a dealership goes out of business or is taken over by a different dealership. When this happens, you may not always receive all of the repair orders for your car. By keeping all of your repair orders, you are armed with the ammunition you need to show that you were sold a lemon.

  1. Take The Car In Every Time You Have A Problem

Many times, you will be frustrated that you are forced to take your car back to the dealership for the same problem. But you need to stay persistent and take it back if you experience the same problem. If you accumulate more repairs for the same issue, this helps show that your car is defective cannot be fixed because it is a lemon. This also applies for taking the car in for all scheduled maintenance visits. Manufacturers will often try to blame you for the problems with the car because you did not have it serviced. Bottom line: take the car to the dealership for all repairs and maintenance.

  1. Hire An Experienced Lemon Law Attorney That Will Handle Your Case

It helps to have an experienced attorney that is familiar with California lemon laws (Song-Beverly Act and Tanner Act) who will help you get the best result. Not all lemon law cases are the same; however, an experienced attorney can guide you through the process and present your best possible case. Along those lines, a lemon lawyer can help eliminate your frustration because the attorney and staff will communicate with the manufacturer instead of you communicating with the manufacturer without any resolution. Many of the manufacturer’s representatives (internal and external) are already familiar with different California lemon lawyers and understand that you are serious about pursuing a case if your lemon law claim is denied. Finally, an experienced attorney can represent you in court and take your case to trial. Do not risk your case by hiring a firm that has a paralegal handle your case. You need a lemon lawyer that will not only represent you but has experience going to trial.

If you have leased or own a vehicle that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty and has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Truck Fires Recall for 331,000 Trucks

If you own or lease a 2017-2019 Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra Truck (2500 or 3500) with a Duramax diesel 6.6L engine and optional engine block heaters, it is important to know that Chevrolet and GMC have issued a recall for more than 331,000 Trucks because of the possibility of the engine catching on fire.

This defect is caused by an electrical short circuit in the engine block heater cables or in the terminals that connect the heater cables to the block heaters. A short circuit can damage parts of the engine and may cause engine fires. This is an issue that all drivers should know about because it poses a danger to all occupants in the trucks in case there is a fire. All drivers should pay attention to the block heater not working correctly, tripped breakers, or blown fuses, coolant leaking from the block heater or burning odors and smoke. These are indicators that the truck has this defect and may cause a fire.

This recall follows a previous recall in 2019, when GM determined that 19 fires were related to this defect. Now, GM has linked 24 fires to this specific recall.

For more information about the recalls, Chevrolet has set a call-in number related to this problem 800-222-1020. GMC also has a call-in number related to this recall 800-462-8782. All callers should use the recall number 212329840. Official recall notices will be sent out on August 16, 2021.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Chevrolet or GMC Truck that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and force you to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle that you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Ram Truck Fire Recall for 32,000 Ram Trucks

If you own or lease a 2019-2020 Ram Truck 3500, 4500 or 5500 with a Cummins 6.7L engine, you should be aware that Ram has issued a recall for more than 32,000 Trucks because of the possibility of the engines catching on fire.

The software will not notify the driver about the dangerously low oil levels which can lead to compartment fires. This is an issue that all drivers should know about because it poses a serious danger to all occupants of the trucks in the event of a fire. All drivers should pay attention to any strange engine noises because it may relate to the defect that causes the fire.

The recall letters will be sent out in July 30, 2021. Ram dealerships will update the engine software with the hope that it will fix this problem.

For more information about the recalls, Ram has set a call-in number relates to this problem (800) 853-1403. Callers should use the recall number Y21.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Ram Truck that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

Lemon Law Alert – Nissan Armada and Infiniti QC80 Have Fuel Pump Problems that Can Cause Engine Stalling

If you own or lease a 2020-2021 Nissan Armada or 2020-2021 Infiniti QX80, you should be aware that Nissan has issued a recall for more than 24,000 SUVs. This recall affects the 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 Infiniti QX80 that have V8 engines.

The fuel pump for these vehicles has been known to fail. Once the fuel pump fails, it can cause the SUV to stall. This is an issue that all drivers should know about because it poses a serious risk of crash. Nissan has known about this problem since June 2020.

The recall letters will be sent out in July 2021. Nissan and Infiniti dealerships will replace the fuel pump for the defective fuel pumps.

For more information about the recalls, Nissan has set a call-in number relates to this problem (800) 867-7669. Callers should use the recall number R21A2. Infiniti has also set up a call-in number related to this problem (800-662-6200). Callers are encouraged to use the recall number R21A3 when calling.

This recall is something that all drivers should know about. Under the Song-Beverly Act, car manufacturers are required to repair vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also forces manufacturers to repurchase or “buy back” (in a few instances replace the defective car) cars that the company is unable or unwilling to fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts.

If you have leased or own one of the vehicles listed above or another Nissan or Infiniti that has had a number of repair attempts by the dealer but the problem still exists, you need a Pasadena Lemon Lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue to drive the defective and unsafe vehicle you are driving.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.

How Do I Get My Money Back For A Lemon Car?

You have a car that has been giving you nothing but problems. You are forced to take the car in time and time again for the same problem that never seems to get fixed. It is so bad that you don’t think that the dealership can fix the problem and you are wasting your time.

What do you do? Let the problem linger? Ignore it?

The answer to that question is straight forward. You have rights under California’s lemon laws. The Song-Beverly Act requires a car maker to buy back your car for defective vehicles. But there are certain steps that you can take to increase your chances of getting your money back.

Gather Your Documents

The first step you need to take is to gather all of your documentation.

That means you need to find:

  • Your purchase or lease agreement
  • A copy of your current registration
  • Copies of all repair and work orders (estimates for when you are still waiting to get your car back)

These are the records that show that the car manufacturer could not fix the car despite a “reasonable” number of repair attempts. Such documents are going to be the ammunition to get your money back.

You are usually going to deal with the service advisor and not the technician who worked on your car. They are sometimes more sympathetic to your troubles and sometimes express that in an email or text message. It is important to keep these emails.

If you communicated with the dealer by text message or email, you should keep copies of those records also. That can be evidence that the dealer is aware there is a problem that could not be fixed.

Take Photo or Video Proof

In addition to those documents, you may need to record additional proof.

Technicians at dealerships can get frustrated when they cannot repair the same problem over and over again. For that reason, they sometimes shift the blame on you or another reason. Some technicians will simply reset your computer and claim that the problem you complained about “could not be duplicated.”

This happens more often than you might believe and requires you to take photos and/or videos with your phone. The problem might be a light on the dashboard that says “check engine” or it may be a video of the car make noises or shaking uncontrollably. This is the evidence that shows the problem was still there even though the dealer tried to erase the problem.

Find the Right Attorney

After you have gathered these important documents, you need to find an attorney who can help you. Too often, car manufacturers will try to take advantage of you. You need to have confidence in your attorney to know your rights under lemon law.

Make sure that the attorney you select is someone who is willing to fight for you all the way through. You want an attorney who will handle your case personally instead of handing it off to a paralegal or an inexperienced attorney. You want an attorney that will take your case to trial if necessary, not someone who will drop your case if the manufacturer does not agree to buy back your car.

Ask the attorney about their trial experience and not simply if they have filed lawsuits. Your attorney will be your voice if your case goes to trial and you need to be comfortable with that person acting on your behalf.

Attorneys with good relationships with car makers can speed up the process for you. Although the pandemic has slowed down the times for getting lemon law cases settled, an attorney with a good reputation can get it done faster. Also, the car manufacturer will know that you are serious about pursuing a case if they refuse to repurchase your car.

Have Your Lawyer Submit A Demand For A Repurchase Or Sue The Manufacturer

Assuming your car is still under warranty, you can have your attorney submit a demand to the manufacturer to repurchase your car. You can also have your attorney file a lawsuit. This decision will be specific to your individual case.

Timing is everything and the types of problems your car is experiencing are factors that come into play on that decision. However, by filing a demand or a lawsuit against the manufacturer, you have started the process of getting your money back. Ask your attorney what they think is the best approach for your situation.

Reach Out to Mark Charles Law Today

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty and has had several unsuccessful repair attempts by the dealer, you need a Pasadena lemon lawyer to help you. Don’t let the manufacturer take advantage of you and allow you to continue driving a defective and unsafe vehicle.

Mark Charles Law, APC is located in Los Angeles County and Pasadena. Mark Charles personally handles all cases that are accepted by the firm and will be the attorney that takes your case to trial. Call us at (626) 844-7710 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law lawyer today.