By Howard Silver on May 29, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Forest River Recreational Vehicles have recalled 9,526 vehicles from the model year 2013 – 2014 due to a design defect in the power awning motor assembly that can cause the motor assembly screws to shear.
The shearing of the screws may occur without the knowledge of vehicle occupants. When this happens, the awning could unexpectedly unfurl while the vehicle is stopped or moving, which can cause injuries or a crash.
Forest River will be replacing the motors with a motor of a different design, although the start of the recall is not announced yet. Forest River can be contacted at (574) 389-4600 for more information on the recall.
If your RV qualifies as a lemon, you will need experienced legal representation. Contact lemon law attorney Howard D. Silver today by calling (866) 495-3666. Learning about your rights under the lemon law will help you make the right choices when it comes to your vehicle.
By Howard Silver on May 23, 2013
For those living in Kentucky, dealing with a defective motor vehicle can affect all aspects of daily life. To deal with these problems, the state has its own lemon law found in Kentucky Revised Statutes 367.841 to 367.844. While these laws provide protection for consumers similar to other states, there are unique features that consumers need to understand.
To use the Kentucky lemon law, vehicles must be covered by a manufacturer’s express limited warranty, have a maximum of 12,000 miles on the odometer and be less than 1 year old (12 months from the time the buyer first took possession of the vehicle). Also, the vehicle must have a defect or nonconformity that affects the use, value or safety of the car.
Also, to invoke the lemon law in Kentucky, there must be at least 4 unsuccessful repair attempts at fixing the problem or the vehicle must be out of service for warranty repairs a minimum of 30 days.
When the vehicle meets the above criteria, the buyer has two options. First, he can replace the lemon car with a comparable vehicle. Second, he can get his money back (a refund of the full purchase price, including finance charge, sales tax, license fees, registration fee, and all collateral charges).
At the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver, you will find the experienced representation that you need to successfully navigate your claim. If your car is a lemon, contact Howard D. Silver by dialing (866) 495-3666 for quality legal representation.
By Howard Silver on May 21, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC has recalled multiple vehicles produced over several years due to a problem with power trains and electrical systems. According to The Los Angeles Times, a total of 295,345 cars are being recalled across the United States after multiple accidents and injuries
2005 through 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2006 through 2010 Jeep Commanders are included in the recall caused by an electrical failure in the vehicles’ transfer cases that can cause the vehicles to shift into neutral. When this happens, a car could roll away after being parked or a driver could lose control while on the road. The transfer case is connected to the transmission via drive shafts connected to the front and rear axles.
Chrysler reported that it is currently aware of 26 accidents and two injuries that are related to the defects.
Free repairs from dealers will reprogram or reflash the final drive controller, which manages the transfer case. Additionally, new software will be installed to prevent future failures with the system.
Chrysler can be contacted at (800) 247-9753. The recall campaign number is N23.
If you have a vehicle that has undergone repeated repair attempts or has spent an extensive period of time at a repair shop for a defect, you may have rights under California’s lemon law. To learn more about your legal options, call Howard D. Silver today at (866) 495-3666.
By Howard Silver on April 29, 2013
The Transportation Ministry of Japan recently warned Mitsubishi Motor Corp. that it must recall vehicles faster than in the past. As reported by The Chicago Tribune, Japanese government officials found multiple instances of delayed investigations and recalls concerning vehicle problems.
The Transportation Ministry concluded an investigation that found Mitsubishi delaying finding the cause of an oil leak problem for two years. The defect eventually led to four recalls from 2010 through 2012, affecting 1.76 million vehicles. Additionally, the ministry reported instances of not responding quickly enough to reports of problems from dealers and giving inappropriate explanations concerning recalls.
An official from Japan’s Transportation Ministry stated that Mitsubishi should “come up with plans for improvement, implement them, and report them to the ministry.”
The auto manufacturer has had problems concerning the speed of recalls and policies concerning vehicle complaints in the past. Recently, Mitsubishi has issued multiple recalls affecting plug-in hybrid cars and overheating of lithium-ion batteries.
Lemon law attorney Howard D. Silver has dedicated his career to helping consumers who have been affected by defective vehicles. The skills and resources gained from years of experience are applied to every client who comes to the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver. To learn more about your rights and potential legal options, call our office today at (866) 49-LEMON.
By Howard Silver on April 24, 2013
The Law Offices of Howard D. Silver recently learned that Chrysler Group LLC is recalling more than 263,000 vehicles world wide.
The largest recall affects approximately 139,000 vehicles due to improper warning light illumination caused by defective seat-side wiring harness terminals. Also, during a crash, airbags may not deploy properly. 2011 and 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Chargers are affected.119,497 cars are in the U.S., 7,000 are in Canada and 880 in Mexico. 11,000 are outside of North America.
The second recall is caused by a loose heat shield that could drop down, come in contact with the driveshaft and cause breakage. Affected vehicles include the 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4×2 and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4×2, for a total of 61,409 cars in the U.S. being recalled. An additional 16,000 vehicles outside the country are also affected. The defect could either cause the airbag computer to believe a crash has occurred and deploy airbags or cause the drive shaft to fail and in a loss of power.
The third recall affects 20,532 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass SUVs sold in the U.S. due to incorrectly manufactured transfer tubes. This can cause an interruption in the transfer of fuel, leading to engine stalling and increasing the risk of a crash. An additional 10,000 cars from other countries are recalled.
Finally, 7,000 model year 2013 Ram pickup trucks still at dealers with engine covers that have poor heat resistance, 50 2013 Dodge Darts with parking brake defects, and 9,300 pickup trucks with parking brake issues have been recalled.
Chrysler can be contacted at (800) 247-9753 for further information on the recalls.
By Howard Silver on March 28, 2013
Being aware of the varying lemon laws across all 50 states can come in handy for a consumer, no matter where they go. In Arkansas, the lemon law can be found under the “Arkansas New Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act.”
Like the majority of state laws, vehicles in Arkansas can qualify as a lemon if they meet any one of several different requirements. Specifically, if the vehicle is subjected to three repair attempts for the same nonconformity, or one attempt if the nonconformity could cause serious injury or death and the consumer has given the manufacturer one final opportunity to repair the vehicle, they can make a lemon law claim.
Additionally, if the manufacturer has not “conformed the motor vehicle to the warranty” through repair on one or more non-conformities, within 40 days, it can qualify as a lemon.
After being deemed a lemon, the consumer is entitled to a replacement vehicle or his money back minus a reasonable offset for usage and damage. Usage is determined by multiplying the price of the vehicle by the number of miles put on the car prior to the first repair and then dividing that number by 120,000. The usage fee is subtracted from the total to arrive at the refund.
Understanding your rights and getting your money back or a new car can be tricky no matter what state you’re in. Therefore, contact experienced Los Angeles County lemon law attorney Howard D. Silver for help at (866) 49-LEMON.
By Howard Silver on March 18, 2013
Child locks on the doors of vehicles are meant to keep kids safe and reassure those who are driving the car that passengers are secure. Because of a defect with child locks, Ford Motor Company is recalling 7,150 vehicles in association with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as reported by The Chicago Tribune.
In total, from model year 2013, there are 5,638 Escapes from 1,223 Focus and 283 C-Max vehicles being recalled. The Escapes were built between November 14th through 24th and the Focuses and C-Maxes between November 17th and 21st.
Even though drivers may believe the vehicle is working properly, the child lock on the left rear door may not engage when activated. While Ford says they are not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the problem, the defect may still place children in danger.
Problems such as this can affect the safety of a vehicle and endanger its occupants. If this type of problem occurs at least two times, your vehicle may qualify for protection under the California lemon law entitling you to a new vehicle or a refund of your money.
Inland Empire new car lemon law lawyer Howard D. Silver can provide you with the representation you need during this often confusing and difficult process. Do not go it alone. For a free consultation about your case, call us at (866) 49-LEMON.
By Howard Silver on February 18, 2013
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, has issued a recall affecting approximately 1,700 of its motorcycle tires. The recall is due to concerns about the tire inflation and retention abilities, according to TireReview.com.
Problems with their tires may cause them to wear unevenly, cause groove cracking, and possibly belt lift. If this happens, the tires may unexpectedly lose inflation pressure, which can cause a lack of control. As motorcycles are highly dependent on balance and control, a problem with one tire can quickly lead to a crash. The reasons behind the problem have not been disclosed.
The recalled tires are Continental ContiMotion radials size 180/60R16 M/C 74H, sold in the U.S. replacement market and elsewhere. The tires can be identified by the DOT serial numbers (H60LJJE5110 through H60LJJE3811) found on the tires.
Los Angeles motorcycle lemon law lawyers understand that there are many types of defects that can endanger the lives of motorcyclists. Tire defects in particular can put riders in serious danger. Should a problem with the design or manufacture of a tire cause it to suddenly fail, the rider can lose control of the motorcycle and experience an accident.
If you believe that the motorcycle you purchased in California has experienced enough defects to qualify as a lemon, call lemon law lawyer Howard D. Silver at (866) 49-LEMON. The Law Offices of Howard D. Silver has dedicated itself to the rights and well being of consumers.
By Howard Silver on February 15, 2013
Motorcycles are finely-tuned pieces of machinery that are meant to respond quickly and precisely to the actions of riders in order to maintain a safe and enjoyable ride. However, if a bike has a serious defect, a major accident could occur.
Problems with the body of the motorcycle, such as the frame, suspension, and forks, can lead to parts failing, causing a loss of control or balance while on the road. Since motorcyclists must keep their balance and stay in control, this can lead to the bike being laid down or colliding with a vehicle or object.
The controls play an important part for proper handling. The engine and transmission keep the motorcycle running smoothly, the final drive powers the back wheel, and the brakes help riders slow down without losing stability. If any of these systems are compromised by a defect, a crash can suddenly and unexpectedly occur.
Finally, the tires of the motorcycle are important for a safe ride. As the vehicle balances on only two, it is important that both are in good condition and can withstand wear and tear. If a tire blows out, deflates, or separates, the rider may not be able to safely stop the motorcycle.
At the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver, we understand the serious nature of motorcycle defects and the often difficult process of proving that a bike qualifies as a lemon. San Bernardino motorcycle lemon law attorney Howard D. Silver has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of consumers and helping them move forward from their losses. To learn more about your rights, contact our legal team at by calling (866) 49-LEMON.
By Howard Silver on February 13, 2013
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have brought charges against 18 people in what is being called one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever discovered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). According to a report from ABC News, the scheme spanned 28 states and eight countries, resulting in more than $200 million in losses.
Investigators discovered that the scheme involved three steps. First, the suspects created thousands of fake identities by making fake driver’s licenses and utility bills. Second, they created false credit histories through doctored credit reports for the fake identities. Third, they racked up charges on the credit cards they had wrongfully received.
In total, more than 25,000 fraudulent credit cards were used in the scheme. The funds gained during the scam were used for spa treatments, pricy clothing, electronics, luxury automobiles, and millions of dollars in gold. Additionally, large amounts of cash were stockpiled in the homes of the suspects.
Law enforcement officers completed searches of 13 locations found in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. If convicted of their crimes, each defendant could be sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison. Officials stated that while the scam targeted businesses and credit companies, the losses were so large that consumers may also be affected.
If you have suffered financial losses due to the wrongful actions of another, you have the right to recover your money. Santa Monica credit damage attorney Howard D. Silver has dedicated his skills and resources to the well being of each client he serves. Call the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver at (866) 495-3666 to learn more about how he can help you regain the finances you have lost.
