Monday, November 25, 2013
Third Party Warranty Fraud
We receive a number of complaint about warranty companies. They offer to provide the comfort of covering repair costs but consumers are frequently enmeshed in problems and disputes, as they ask for expensive diagnosis before undertaking repair, suggest junkyard parts instead of new ones, pay for only partial costs, delay, and contradict the promises in their brochures.
What Is a Third-Party Auto Warranty?
Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti Brake Problems
Some owners of newer Pathfinders and Infinitis have reported brake problems which Nissan attributed to a problem at one facility. Owners of vehicles with problems may be entitled to compensation for vehicle problems and repair costs.
Edmunds reports, Nissan is recalling 19,258 2013 Nissan Pathfinders and Infiniti JX35s to fix a brake problem, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The front brake torque member was improperly cast, resulting in structural weakness," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "This can lead to premature failure and cracking. If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking and increasing the risk of a crash."
The affected vehicles were built from December 3, 2012 through January 29, 2013 at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant.
Nissan told federal safety regulators it received a field report on March 1 involving a front brake torque member failure on a 2013 Pathfinder. Following that report, Nissan placed a yard hold on all potentially affected vehicles at the plant while a supplier investigation was conducted.
"Detailed analysis of the failed front brake torque member revealed that the casting was out of specification due to a 'cold shut' condition which occurred during the supplier's manufacturing process," Nissan said in documentation filed with NHTSA. "A small amount of molten iron flowed into an adjacent mold prematurely, and did not fuse properly with the newly introduced metal due to temperature loss."
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Range Rover Suspension Problems
Land Rover Range Rover owners have experienced suspension problems Owners have reported suspension problems while driving, air spring problems, and loss of pressure. Here are some typical problems. Owners may be entitled to compensation for repair costs, inconvenience, and loss of use.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Not Available
SUMMARY:
DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON A SLIGHTLY SLOPE BLVD. THE 2004 RANGE ROVER EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LACK OF CONTROL BY DRIVER. IMMEDIATELY FELT RANGE ROVER WEAVE SLIGHTLY OUT OF CONTROL AND REAR END DIPPING DOWNWARD. THE DRIVER HAD TO REACT QUICKLY TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN CONTROL TO CONTINUE DRIVING SAFELY. IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED (OTHER-FOREIGN) REPAIR SHOP AND DROVE 5 MINUTES TO SHOP. SHOP ASE TECH DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM AS ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. REASON FOR SPONTANEOUS AIR SUSPENSION LIFTS TO VEHICLE WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC. TECH NOTES: FAILURE WITH AIR SUSPENSION WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO LEAN (OFF BALANCE) AND MAY CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. ABS CONTROL MODULE COST TO REPAIR $2,000. - $2,500 FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED TO DETERMINE POSSIBLE OTHER RELATED ISSUES TO SPONTANEOUS AIR SUSPENSION LIFTING. IF FOUND LEAKAGE OF SUSPENSION AIRBAGS, EACH AIR BAG APPROXIMATELY $600 EACH ON REAR SUSPENSION. OWNERS FEELS THIS IS AN OBVIOUS AND WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH RANGE ROVERS (AND OTHER LANDROVER MODELS) WHICH THE MANUFACTURER IS IGNORING. OWNER FEEL MANUFACTURER CONTINUANCE TO NOT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE MAY CAUSE GRAVE INQUIRY IF AND WHEN SUSPENSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Date Complaint Filed: 11/19/2011
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SUSPENSION , WHEELS
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SUSPENSION , WHEELS
Date of Incident: 01/25/2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10436446
NHTSA ID Number: 10436446
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Date Complaint Filed: 12/28/2010
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Date of Incident: 12/27/2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10372687
NHTSA ID Number: 10372687
Thursday, November 21, 2013
MULTIPLE VEHICLE PROBLEMS IN A LEMON LAW CLAIM
Salmagundi on offer is not the shortcut it appears to be
"If you could eat the kitchen sink, that's what you'd get when you order Salmagundi. Salmagundi is a salad dish, originating in the early 17th century in England, comprising cooked meats, seafood, vegetables, fruit, leaves, nuts and flowers and dressed with oil, vinegar and spices. Here's the thing: there are very few people willing to cross the street, spread the word or pay extra for all of the above. Better to pick just one thing you can be proud of, rather than offering just about everything in an attempt to please just about everyone (and thus no one). " See Seth Blodin blog.
In a lemon law claim, pick no more than 1-2 problems, and show their seriousness and impact.
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
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New York Office
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New York, New York 10017
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Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
(973) 531-4110 (fax)
New York Office
315 Madison Avenue, Suite 901
New York, New York 10017
howardgutman@aol.com
www.lemonlawclaims.com
NISSAN LEAF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
The Nissan Leaf has been plagued by electrical and battery problems. Owners experiencing these issues may be entitled to compensation for repair costs, loss of use and other damages.
NISSAN LEAF 2012
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): JN1AZ0CP6CT...
SUMMARY:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 NISSAN LEAF ON MY MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK, ABOUT A MILE AWAY FROM FREEWAY AND 3 MILES AWAY FROM HOME WHERE I STARTED, THE CAR GAVE A ALARM BEEP, AND STARTED DECELERATING. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THAT. NOTICED THE DASH SAYING "I KEY SYSTEM FAULT" THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. I QUICKLY TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED TO TURN OFF/ON THE CAR BUT IT KEPT ON SAYING "I KEY SYSTEM FAULT", AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF TRYING THIS I DECIDED TO PUSH THE CAR INTO A DRIVEWAY TO NOT CAUSE A TRAFFIC JAM, HERE I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO TURN OFF /ON THE CAR BUT IT DID NOTHING HAPPENED, IT BEHAVED LIKE THAT AS OVER AN HOUR AND HALF, EVEN THE SAME WAY WITHOUT THE FOB, EVENTUALLY THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP STILL ON AND IS STILL BEING LOOKED AT BY THE TECHNICIANS THERE. PRETTY SCARY TO HAVE THE CAR BEHAVE LIKE THIS WHILE DRIVING. CANT IMAGINE WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS FAILURE AND WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE ON THE FREEWAY. WILL TRY AND UPDATE WITH WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH THE CAR.
Date Complaint Filed: 08/29/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident: 08/20/2013
MY NISSAN LEAF WAS PLUGGED INTO 220V CHARGING STATION AT MY HOME. IT WAS CHARGING FOR OVER AN HOUR. MY SPOUSE WENT TO LEAVE AND WHEN ENTERING THE GARAGE SHE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING SMELL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CHARGING STATION PLUG WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE CAR. SHE TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX AND THEN PROCEEDED TO UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE CAR. TWO OF THE TERMINALS ON THE PLUG WERE DAMAGED AND 2 TERMINALS ON THE RECEPTACLE ON THE CAR WERE DAMAGED. THE CONNECTION HAD GOTTEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC AND CREATE SMOKE INDICATING A FIRE. NISSAN HAS DETERMINED BY PICTURES THAT THE CAR WAS NOT TO BLAME FOR THE INCIDENT. THEY ARE BLAMING THE CHARGING STATION FOR THE FAILURE. THEY HAVE DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE BURDEN OF THE BILL HAS BEEN PLACED WITH THE CUSTOMER. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES
Date Complaint Filed: 08/29/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident: 08/20/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10537862
NISSAN LEAF 2013
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1N4AZ0CP2DC...
SUMMARY:
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1N4AZ0CP2DC...
SUMMARY:
MY NISSAN LEAF WAS PLUGGED INTO 220V CHARGING STATION AT MY HOME. IT WAS CHARGING FOR OVER AN HOUR. MY SPOUSE WENT TO LEAVE AND WHEN ENTERING THE GARAGE SHE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING SMELL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CHARGING STATION PLUG WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE CAR. SHE TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX AND THEN PROCEEDED TO UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE CAR. TWO OF THE TERMINALS ON THE PLUG WERE DAMAGED AND 2 TERMINALS ON THE RECEPTACLE ON THE CAR WERE DAMAGED. THE CONNECTION HAD GOTTEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC AND CREATE SMOKE INDICATING A FIRE. NISSAN HAS DETERMINED BY PICTURES THAT THE CAR WAS NOT TO BLAME FOR THE INCIDENT. THEY ARE BLAMING THE CHARGING STATION FOR THE FAILURE. THEY HAVE DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE BURDEN OF THE BILL HAS BEEN PLACED WITH THE CUSTOMER. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES
LAND ROVER LR 2 DIFFERENTIAL DEFECT
Owners of the LR 2 have complained of humming, grinding, and differential problems. Here are some typical complaints
LAND ROVER LR2 2008Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT24N68H...
SUMMARY:
I BOUGHT MY LAND ROVER LR2 HSE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER IN NJ ON MAY 31, 2008 . IN MID 2012, AT 45K MILES RIGHT AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, I STARTED TO HEAR A DISTURBING HOWLING OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHICH IS GETTING MUCH LOUDER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT GOT WORSE AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER 2K MILES, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2013. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (RDIFF) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE NOISE. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A REBUILT (NOT A BRAND NEW ONE) FOR $2321. THIS CAR HAS AN ALMOST UNUSED REAR SEAT AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD AND 80% OFF THE MILEAGE HAS BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED THE LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA IN MAY TO OPEN A CASE AND ASKED THEM TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR SINCE I FOUND THIS PROBLEM EXTREMELY PREMATURE FOR A HIGH END SUV. THEY DON'T EXPLICITLY ADMIT 2008 LR2S HAVE FAULTY RDIFFS BUT THEY AGREED TO PAY ONLY $500 TOWARDS THE REPLACEMENT. I AM AFRAID THIS PROBLEM MIGHT GET WORSE AND TREACHEROUS TO DRIVE AND STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SHOULD MAKE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE COST OF REPLACEMENT WITH A BRAND NEW (INSTEAD OF A REBUILT) ONE. I ALSO FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2008 LR2S. HTTP://WWW.LANDROVERSONLY.COM/FORUMS/F11/LR2-REAR-DIFFERENTIAL-FAILURE-41070/. *TR
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT2BN3AH...
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT2BN3AH...
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT2BN3AH...
SUMMARY:
I STARTED TO HEAR A WHIRRING NOISE SO TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR CENTER (WITHIN 48 HOURS) THAT WORKS ON LAND ROVERS (THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY LAND ROVER DEALERSHIPS IN VT) AND THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS DETERIORATED (VISCOUS FLUID, METAL CHIPS SHREDDING). THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE - THEY FOUND THAT, WHEN THEY ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART, THE SUPPLIER IS GETTING THIS PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL 4-5 TIMES PER MONTH. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I WOULD EXPECT ON A 3 YR OLD CAR WITH THE SUPPOSED DURABILITY OF A LR THAT IS DRIVEN ONLY ON REGULAR ROADS (NO OFF ROAD DRIVING WHICH SUPPOSEDLY CAN BE DONE IN A LAND ROVER). LAND ROVER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT IS 1) OUT OF WARRANTY AND 2) I DID NOT TAKE IT TO A LR DEALER EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AS THE NEAREST DEALER IS NOW HOURS AWAY SINCE THE VT DEALER CLOSED 2 YRS AGO AND I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL PARTS INSTALLED IN THE LAND ROVER LR2 THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS TO HAPPEN WHEN THEY FAIL. *TR
LAND ROVER LR2 2009
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFR24N49H...
SUMMARY:
A recall is being evaluated.
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VOLVO S80 STEERING DEFECT
Steering problems and other problems have been reported on multiple Volvo ‘S80’ vehicles
Date of Complaint: 09/17/2010
Component(s): Steering, Steering Linkages
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80
Summary:
Summary:
The contact stated that when driving over a road bump, the steering wheel begin to pull to the right abnormally. Within minutes, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering would need replacing. The manufacturer advised there was a previous open steering recall on the vehicle but the vehicle was never taken in for repairs. The contact stated that she had purchased the vehicle used and was unaware of any open recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80
Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80
Summary:
The last time I had the car serviced the representative at the dealership said that there were issues with the power steering reservoir. He said that they had apparently made it of the wrong plastic and when it heats it expands and will leak fluid, possibly failing. I don't know what the result would be with the steering if this happened. He said that the item would be the owner’s responsibility to replace and they were not recalling or replacing them.
Date of Complaint: 07/12/2007
Component(s): Steering, Hydraulic Power System
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80 6-cyl
Summary:
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While making a sharp turn at an unknown speed, the power steering activated and made the vehicle difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the power steering rack. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80
Summary:
The last time I had the car serviced the representative at the dealership said that there were issues with the power steering reservoir. He said that they had apparently made it of the wrong plastic and when it heats it expands and will leak fluid, possibly failing. I don't know what the result would be with the steering if this happened. He said that the item would be the owner’s responsibility to replace and they were not recalling or replacing them.
Date of Complaint: 07/12/2007
Component(s): Steering, Hydraulic Power System
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80 6-cyl
Summary:
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While making a sharp turn at an unknown speed, the power steering activated and made the vehicle difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the power steering rack. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80
Summary:
The last time I had the car serviced the representative at the dealership said that there were issues with the power steering reservoir. He said that they had apparently made it of the wrong plastic and when it heats it expands and will leak fluid, possibly failing. I don't know what the result would be with the steering if this happened. He said that the item would be the owner’s responsibility to replace and they were not recalling or replacing them.
FREE CONSULTATION ON COMPENSATION FOR VOLVO S80 PROBLEMS
(973) 598-1980
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
(973) 531-4110 (fax)
New York Office
315 Madison Avenue, Suite 901
New York, New York 10017
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VOLVO S60 ENGINE PROBLEM
Owners of the Volvo ‘S60’ have experienced various kinds of engine problems. Following are complaints filed by owners
Date of Complaint: 06/17/2013
Component(s): Engine, EMT
“VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60 2.5T
Summary:
It appears that Volvo had Electronic Throttle Module (ETM issues) in earlier design and continues. I am not sure how to file a grievance with the Volvo Company but it is clear that the design is a bad one and continues to be used in currently models. I did notice that in the earlier models 2001 and 2002 there was a design issue and Volvo was forced to Extend Warranty on ETM Due to High Failure Rate, 10 Year I believe. But there needs to be another Grievance and/or Law Suit filed on the same principal.
Date of Complaint: 07/28/2012
Component(s): Engine
“VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60
Summary:
I was driving my 2006 Volvo S60 and the engine shut off without warning. The electrical system shut off and I was not even able to put the flashers on so that other drivers could know that there was a problem. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer worked) and put the car in park and restart it.
Date of Complaint: 10/25/2011
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
“VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60 5-cyl
Summary:
The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo S60. The car only has 72,702 miles! this is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the ETM cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the ETM was over $800. As I search the internet, these cars seem to have problems with this particular part. It's ridiculous to think that I'm going to have to keep paying for this part, especially when the car is only 5 years old and has far less than 100,000 miles!!! I demand a recall and warranty replacement! the service manager at my local Volvo dealership tells me these units need to be cleaned or serviced about every 30K miles. I have a copy of my receipt from this week’s service. This part should be covered under a warranty by the manufacturer.
FREE CONSULTATION ON COMPENSATION FOR VOLVO S60 PROBLEMS
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Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
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(973) 531-4110 (fax)
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New York, New York 10017
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LAND ROVER FREELANDER ENGINE PROBLEMS
Land Rover owners have experienced problems with the Freelander. Here are some early reported complaints. Owners may be entitled to compensation but critical questions concern filing claims after the warranty has ended, concealment of the problem, and the existence of claims during the warranty period.
Date of Complaint: 12/29/2004
Component(s): Engine, Engine Lights
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander SE3 V6
Summary:
I have a constant nightmare with my Freelander, I being reporting one problem after another and the Dealer complains not to find the problem or claim to fixed, but pass several month all came back again, over and over. After 75,000 miles and the extended warrantee expired they suddenly found the problem. BUT, they charge and excessive amount of money for the repair and the problem still there. I have being on found different repair shots and none of them have being able to fix the problem.
Date of Complaint: 07/09/2008
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander
Summary:
The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Freelander. While driving at any speed, the vehicle completely shut down on at least four occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer each time. The dealer has never repaired the failure; therefore, the vehicle continues to shut off and get towed. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least seventeen times for the heating and cooling system. The passenger compartment smelled as if something were burning. A couple of times after shutting the vehicle down, the contact could hear the reservoir boiling. On several occasions, he noticed smoke coming from beneath the engine like steam. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least nine times regarding the thermostat and heating core. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least eleven times for the window motors. The vehicle is currently with the dealer after shutting off again. The contact has the repair invoices. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 24,379.
Date of Complaint: 05/04/2011
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander 6-cyl
Summary:
Bought car used in fall 09, had several what seemed like normal wear and tear repairs. There was no warranty on it as I bought it from another owner. Early may '11 the oil light came on but I didn't know what it was. I arrived at my destination. On the way home it came on again and as I was 2 blocks away from home the car just slowed and came to a stop. This turned into a 2+ month stinch in the shop, with the engine needing to be rebuilt. This was done by my mechanic. I wished I had read the info listed here prior to the purchase or even a year ago. Last winter the coolant constantly needed to be replaced like every few days and the car was over heating. My mechanic said the hoses needed to be replaced. Between then and this winter both were replaced and now I'm experiencing the car over heating when its full with coolant, having problems with it starting, there not being enough power to get it up a hill etc.
FREE CONSULTATION ON COMPENSATION FOR FREELANDER PROBLEMS (973) 598-1980
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
(973) 531-4110 (fax)
New York Office
315 Madison Avenue, Suite 901
New York, New York 10017
howardgutman@aol.com
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Friday, November 15, 2013
JEEP CHEROKEE AND GRAND CARAVAN ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE PROBLEMS
Owners of Jeep Cherokee, Grand Caravan have experienced engine and electrical problems associated with malfunction in the Total Integrated Power Module. Owners may be entitled to compensation for vehicle problems. Here are complaints filed with the federal agency. Date Complaint Filed: 11/09/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident: 11/05/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10551603
Vehicle Make Mode Model Year(s) DODGE DURANGO 2011
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1D4SD4GT3BC...
SUMMARY:
THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. SUV WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP WITHOUT AN ETA ON REPAIR. PART IS ON BACK ORDER. VEHICLE HAS 36800 MILES.
Defect, Totallly Integrated Power Module, Chrsyler, Jeep Cherokee, Grand Caravan,
Date Complaint Filed: 10/28/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident: 10/01/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10549797
DODGE DURANGO 2011
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1D4RD4GG5BC...
SUMMARY:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Date Complaint Filed: 10/27/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident: 10/07/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10549729
DODGE DURANGO 2011
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1D4RD4GG5BC...
SUMMARY:
THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP, AND IT DID NOT ACT THE WAY IT DID ON ME. SO THEY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE, THE VERY NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START REGULARLY. IT WOULD MAKE A NOISE LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS TO THE STATER. TOOK VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP, THEN WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE). THIS ITEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS CURRENTLY OUR ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. IT IS THE FAMILY VEHICLE, USED ALSO FOR WORK. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT IT WOULD COST AT LEAST $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. HOWEVER, I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE LEAST YEAR IN OCTOBER, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON VEHICLE OWNED LESS THEN A YEAR. NOW THE PART FOR THE VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE AND I HAVE A USELESS VEHICLE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND CAN'T DRIVE OR MOVE IT. THIS SHOULD BE ON RECALL!!!!!! AND CONSUMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR SUFFERING FROM CHRYSLER. I THINK THAT IT IS TIME THAT THE MEDIA BEWARE OF THE RAW DEAL CONSUMERS ARE GETTING FROM CHRYSLER. WHEN MY FIANCE DROVE IT TO WORK IT STALLED ON HER, COMPLETLY SHUT DOWN. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED!!!! NATCHEZ. MS
Date Complaint Filed: 10/25/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident: 10/24/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10549589
DODGE DURANGO 2011, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Number of Deaths:0
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1D4RD4GG2BC...
SUMMARY:
ON 10/24/2013 I STARTED THE CAR WITH THE KEY FOB BY THE TIME I REACHED THE VEHICLE IT WAS OFF THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE WHEN I HAD LESS THAN 1/4 OF GAS SO I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. DROVE TO WORK THE MORNING OF THE 25TH JUST FINE GOT READY TO GO TO LUNCH AND THE POST OFFICE USED THE KEY FOB TO REMOTE START BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE CAR IT WAS OFF WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START IT WOULD NOT START CONTINUED TO MAKE A SOUND AS IF IT WAS STILL TRYING TO START. I FILLED THE TANK MIND YOU ON MY WAY TO WORK SO I KNEW IT WASN'T THE LACK OF GAS AT THIS POINT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED DURING MY LUNCH BREAK TO THE DEALER WHO CALLED A FEW HOURS LATER TO INFORM ME IT WAS THE TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) WHICH WOULD COST $1,230 NOT INCLUDING LABOR. OH THE CATCH IS THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND HE WILL NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL GET HERE UNTIL HE PLACES THE ORDER. I QUESTIONED THE FACT THAT THIS WAS A RARE PART AND IF ANY RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED AS MY WARRANTY JUST RAN JUST REACHED 41K WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 35K. HE SAID NOT JUST WITH DURANGO'S BUT ALSO WITH OTHER DODGE MODELS SAID HE WOULDN'T KNOW WHEN PART WOULD ARRIVE UNTIL HE PLACED THE ORDER. WELL I CAN SEE NOW I NEED TO EXPECT THE WORST. THIS SHOULD BE A NATIONWIDE RECALL.
FREE CONSULTATION ON COMPENSATION FOR CHRYSLER DEFECT CLAIMS
(973) 598-1980
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
(973) 531-4110 (fax)
New York Office
315 Madison Avenue, Suite 901
New York, New York 10017
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CHRYSLER TOTAL POWER CONTROL MODULE DEFECT
A class action alleges defects in the Total Power Control Module of various Chrysler Vehicles. The TIPM distributed power to electrical and ignition systems and its failure has caused stalling, poor performance and other problems. Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, Grand Caravan owner have experience the problem. Owners may be entitled to compensation for these vehicle problems.
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman
230 Route 206, Suite 307
Flanders, New Jersey 07836
(973) 598-1980 (tel)
(973) 531-4110 (fax)
New York Office
315 Madison Avenue, Suite 901
New York, New York 10017
howardgutman@aol.com
www.lemonlawclaims.com
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