Toyota Corolla Recall, Toyota Highlander Recall, Toyota Matrix Recall, Toyota Venza Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
TOYOTA COROLLA		2009-2010
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER		2008-2010
TOYOTA MATRIX		2009-2010
TOYOTA VENZA		2009-2010
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: JAN 27, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V023000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 1093000
Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
Consequence:
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT.

Yeah, we've heard that one before. It's all over the news but this makes it official. What they don't say is what federal safety investigators have reported, that the defect complaints go back for years and that US recall investigators even went to Japan to try to talk Toyota into doing this recall in December 2009 but factory bigwigs reportedly turned a deaf ear. Meanwhile reports are surfacing that things are much worse at Toyota than anyone knows yet. We'll have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, if you've got a lemon Toyota, don't take a chance. Park it and call us. Getting rid of lemon cars is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

www.OhioLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to drive a dangerous lemon Toyota.

Pontiac Vibe Recall, Pontiac Vibe Gas Pedal Recall

PONTIAC VIBE		2009 and 2010
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V018000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Consequence:
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY PLAN OR AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.

This recall is prompted by the massive Toyota gas pedal recall. Toyota actually makes the Vibe for GM. This blog talked about the Toyota accelerator recall in several recent alerts.

If you've got a lemon Pontiac with a gas pedal recall, or any other lemon, be careful. We can help. Call us Toll Free at 1.888.331.6422, or direct dial us at 1.937.432.9500, or email us at Susan@OhioLemonlaw.com.

Making manufacturers take back lemon cars and lemon trucks is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to be trapped in a Toyota.

Just how much did Toyota know about its bad gas pedals?

AutoBlog.com has some serious and bad news about Toyota, the company whose quality and safety-commitment has not been seriously questioned in more years than most can recall.

They quote the US Transportation Secretary, the same guy whose agency is in charge of all motor vehicle recalls in the US, as saying that it took enormous effort to get Toyota to go ahead with the recall involving the now-infamous gas pedal defect. To be blunt about it, he called Toyota "a little safety deaf."

For a company that has made literally billions off the backs of US citizens by selling them millions of cars and trucks, being a "little safety deaf" appears to be a long-standing problem.

Federal recall investigators and officials actually got on a plane and flew to Japan last December "to remind Toyota management about its legal obligations." He went on, "Since questions were first raised about possible safety defects, we have been pushing Toyota to take measures to protect consumers. ... it unfortunately took an enormous effort to get to this point."

Not surprisingly, Toyota has not only lost the confidence of thousands of its once-loyal owners, but that confidence transformed into a $21 Billion loss in market share in just one week. No wonder after a 5.3 million vehicle sudden acceleration-floor mat recall last fall that was followed up with a 2.3 million vehicle recall for sudden acceleration-sticking gas pedal recall last month. Top that off with another 1.1 million cars added to the dangerous floor mat recall, and top that off again with making the gas pedal recall go global.

What few recall however is that all of this recent mess follows on the heels of something much worse, allegations of deliberate hiding of damning evidence by Toyota involved in the deaths and injuries of Toyota drivers and their family members and contained within four mysterious boxes of documents that ex-Toyota lawyer Dimitrios Biller personally delivered to a Texas federal courthouse. Upon receipt, a federal judge issued an order for the boxes to be secured in a criminal fraud case, forbidding Toyota from touching them without "proper supervision."

Biller says that while working for Toyota, defending safety-related lawsuits brought against the automotive giant between 2003 to 2007, he found out that Toyota was concealing and destroying evidence it was required by law to keep and turn over and his supervisors ignored his complaints and alarms. Biller is quoted by Law.com as saying that "Key Toyota executives have conspired, and continue to conspire, to unlawfully withhold evidence from plaintiffs and obstruct justice in lawsuits throughout the United States."

Right now the media is focused on the recall mess but when they start digging deeper into Toyota, things could really get bad for the company.

It's no wonder thousands of consumers are wondering if they can trust Toyota's claim that it has suddenly, in the space of a single week, miraculously found the "fix" for the sudden acceleration gas pedal defect. At least one other has just said, perhaps with tongue in cheek, "it's just amazing what a good engineer can do when he puts his mind to it!"

If you've got a recalled Toyota, be careful out there. If you're from Ohio or Kentucky, you're not alone. If you're happy with your Toyota and how you've been treated, that's great. If not, there is something you can do about it. You may be entitled to make them buy your car back or get compensation.

Call us on our Toll Free number, 1.888.331.6422, or our direct dial number, 1.937.432.9500, or email us right now for a free case review at Susan@OhioLemonLaw.com. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to be stuck with a recalled Toyota car

or a recalled Toyota truck either.

Should I Stop Driving My Toyota? Feds say "yes"

The US Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, just said he is advising owners of the recalled Toyotas to stop driving them and wait for the repairs.

He testified minutes ago before the House Appropriations subcommittee on transportation and said his advice to owners was to "stop driving it. Take it to a Toyota dealer because they believe they have a fix."

This about-face remark came just hours after LaHood had told reporters that Toyota owners should just drive carefully and wait.

Meanwhile, reports are surfacing that cast doubt on Toyota's story, both about how long it has known of the problem and questioning if its "fix" will really fix the gas pedal runaway-acceleration defect. USA Today has been running daily articles that are worth taking the time to read carefully.

Until the dust settles, you should follow the federal government's advice and not drive you recalled Toyota at all. We recommend you call your nearest Toyota dealer and tell them to come get it and get it fixed and let you know when it is done.

Meanwhile, we have already started filing claims for Toyota owners who are stuck and expect to continue doing so in the near future.

If you've got a lemon Toyota with a gas peddle recall, or any other lemon, be careful. We can help. Call us Toll Free at 1.888.331.6422, or direct dial us at 1.937.432.9500, or email us at Susan@OhioLemonLaw.com.

Making manufacturers take back lemon cars and lemon trucks is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's to short to be trapped in a Toyota.

Is My Toyota Car Safe Yet?

Maybe. Maybe not.

Toyota says they have found a solution and lots of woners are hoping so as they are stuck in neutral waiting to find out for sure. Is your Toyota safe to drive?

And what should you do if the uncontrollable acceleration happens to you in the meantime?

When will your dealer get the repair parts for the gas pedal recall?

Well, you have heard our version and have seen lots of everyone else's version in the press and on the internet in the last two weeks.

To read what Toyota is saying, click here: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/01/toyota-closer-to-accelerator-fix.html

It's a page by Consumer Reports that gathers all sorts of info on the gas pedal problem and what Toyota is saying and what other experts are thinking.

Meantime, if you have a recalled Toyota with the sudden acceleration defect, call us if you live in Ohio or Kentucky. We can tell you what to do. You may be able to get your money back or a new car or compensation.

Burdge Law Office
www.NewCarLemonLaw.com
Because life's too short for unintended sudden acceleration.
By Toyota or anyone else.

Toyota Avalon Recall, Toyota Camry Recall, Toyota Corolla Recall, Toyota Matrix Recall, Highlander Recall, RAV Recall, Sequoia Recall, Tundra Recall

Well, the word is out about the massive recall of millions of Toyota vehicles that was so huge that they instructed their dealers to put most of the new cars on the back lot and not sell them at all until they get the "unintended accelleration problem" fixed. As of now, they have no clue. The recall details are below.

So if you've got one of the Toyota cars with the accellerator defect, what do you do?

If you live in Ohio or Kentucky, we've got the answer so just call us and we'll explain it for you. We can tell you how you can use the lemon law to get rid of your unusable and dangerous lemon Toyota. Call us (toll free Ph: 888.331.6422) or email us right now (susan@ohiolemonlaw.com). If you have suffered losses from a dangerous Toyota, send your complaint to us for a review at no cost or obligation. We're the Toyota gas pedal recall lawyers who can get you compensation or your money back from a lemon car.

They seem to have admitted that this problem is a deadly defect, according to Toyota and NHTSA investigators reports. In those states like Ohio that prohibit deadly defect lemons, if you are still within your state lemon law's presumption period then you only have to ask them to fix it one time. If they don't, and right now they are admitting they can't because they don't know what to do, then that is all you are required to do in order to have the right to get your money back.

If you live outside of Ohio or Kentucky, check our "Locate a Local Lemon Lawyer" web site page (http://www.ohiolemonlaw.com/locate-a-local-attorney.shtml) and find one near you. The lemon law is different in every state, so check with your local lemon law lawyer for advice on how you can get rid of a lemon Toyota.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to drive a lemon Toyota, or any other kind.

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
TOYOTA AVALON		2005 - 2010
TOYOTA CAMRY		2007 - 2010
TOYOTA COROLLA		2009 - 2010
TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX		2009 - 2010
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER		2010
TOYOTA RAV4		2009 - 2010
TOYOTA SEQUOIA		2008 - 2010
TOYOTA TUNDRA		2007 - 2010
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V017000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGEPotential Number of Units Affected:

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

Consequence:
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
TOYOTA HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY PLAN OR AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.

If you've got one of these lemon Toyota vehicles, don't drive it. If you are driving it and the defect occurs, shift the vehicle into neutral, pull off the road to a safe spot as best as you can, and shut the car off. Then call for help.

If you have suffered a loss because of this dangerous Toyota sticking accelerator, send your complaint to us for a review at no cost or obligation.

If you've got a lemon, call us. We know how to get rid of them and get your money back. It's what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Helping consumers get rid of bad cars is what we do.

Acura MDX Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
ACURA MDX		2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V002000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 644
Summary:
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 7, 2009 AND NOVEMBER 14, 2009. A BOLT USED TO ATTACH AN INTERIOR TRIM PIECE TO EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE A-PILLAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURING.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE TRIM PIECE MAY NOT REMAIN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE A-PILLAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERIOR TRIM PIECE OF THE A-PILLAR AND IF A BOLT IS MISSING IT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Great, parts that go flying when your air bag is trying to help protect you. Way to go, Honda.

If you've got a lemon Acura MDX or any lemon Honda, we can help you get your money back and get rid of it. It's what we do. Every day.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to have to duck flying parts,

or to drive a lemon Acura around.

Chrysler Sebring Recall, Dodge Avenger Recall, Dodge Nitro Recall, Dodge Ram Recall, Jeep Commander Recall, Jeep Cherokee Recall, Jeep Liberty Recall

Do you own one of these potentially deadly Chrysler lemon vehicles?

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
CHRYSLER SEBRING		2010
DODGE AVENGER		2010
DODGE NITRO		2010
DODGE RAM		2009-2010
JEEP COMMANDER		2010
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE		2010
JEEP LIBERTY		2010
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC		Mfr's Report Date: JAN 07, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V009000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 24,177
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

If you've got a lemon Jeep, a lemon Chrysler, or a lemon Dodge, or any other lemon motor vehicle, email us or call us at 1.888.331.6422 for free help. Helping consumers get rid of lemon cars is what we do. Every day.

Burdge Law Office

www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life is too short to drive a lemon.

Hyundai Azera Recall

2006 thru 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V007000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Summary:
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence:
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Remedy:
HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS.

Got a lemon Hyundai? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Hyundai's is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Honda Ridgeline Recall

2006 and 2007 HONDA RIDGELINE
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V001000		PE09008 NHTSA Action Number: PE09008

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 7600
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2005, AND JUNE 7, 2006. A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY BE ACCESSIBLE TO KICKING BY THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY OVERHEAT, AND THIS MAY CAUSE THE WIRE INSULATION TO MELT OR THE WIRING CONNECTOR TO MELT.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE WIRING INSULATION MELTS AND THE EXPOSED WIRES CONTACT EACH OTHER IT WILL RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF THE WIRING CONNECTOR IS DAMAGED IT WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLED.

Burdge Law Office

www.New Car Lemon Law.com

Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Toyota Corolla Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
TOYOTA / COROLLA		2010
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: AUG 19, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V332000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1309
Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 COROLLA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG LABEL INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE VISOR.
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LABEL AND EXCHANGE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR.

Got a Toyota lemon car? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon cars is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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www.NewCarLemonLaw.com

Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Audi A3 Recall, Audi TT Recall, Volkswagen EOS Recall, VW GTI Recall, VW Jetta Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
AUDI / A3		2009-2010
AUDI / TT		2009
AUDI / TT ROADSTER		2009
VOLKSWAGEN / EOS		2009
VOLKSWAGEN / GTI		2009-2010
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA		2009-2010
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA SPORTWAGEN		2009-2010
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC		Mfr's Report Date: AUG 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V333000		PE09035 NHTSA Action Number: PE09035

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 16000
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Consequence:
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE.

Got a lemon Audi or a lemon Volkswagen? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon cars is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office

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Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

BMW Z4 Recall

2009 BMW Z4

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V327000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 195

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Z4 30I AND 35I VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND MARCH 19, 2009. A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTOR IN A BELT TENSIONER WIRING PLUG MAY LEAD TO INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.

Consequence: INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THAT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER TO FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INCREASED INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED.

Got a lemon BMW Z4 lemon? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon cars is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

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Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Hyundai Azera Recall

HYUNDAI / AZERA 2006-2009 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 16, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V497000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 65226

Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. Got a lemon Hyundai Azera? You need a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon cars and truck lemons is what we do. Everyday. Burdge Law Office www.NewCarLemonLaw.com Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Volvo S60 Recall, Volvo S80 Recall, Volvo V70 Recall, volvo XC 70 Recall, Volvo XC90 Recall

Massive Volvo recall for fuel system problems. Do you own one of these potential Volvo lemons?

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
VOLVO / S60		2001-2004
VOLVO / S80		2002-2005
VOLVO / V70		2001-2004
VOLVO / XC70		2001-2004
VOLVO / XC90		2003-2005
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000		PE09039 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 136100
Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY.
Consequence:
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND, IF IT IS THE DEFECTIVE PUMP, REPLACE IT WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN.

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Cadillac DTS Recall

2010 CADILLAC DTS		2010
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V480000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 126
Summary:
GM IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC DTS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS¿. THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, WHICH LISTS THE PROPER TIRE AND VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION, WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE TWO LABELS AFFIXED TO AFFECTED VEHICLES THAT INCORRECTLY DESCRIBE THEM AS AN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE. ONE LABEL IS THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL, WHICH CERTIFIES THAT THE VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS. THE SECOND LABEL IS THE SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL, WHICH LISTS VARIOUS COMPONENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH TIRES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY INFLATED COULD RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING, PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, AND/OR POOR HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
GM WILL MAIL THE THREE CORRECT LABELS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY ALSO TAKE THE VEHICLE AND THE LABELS TO A DEALER FOR INSTALLATION.

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Volvo XC60 Recall

2010 VOLVO XC60		2010
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 09, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V477000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 5253
Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER THAT PROTECTS THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED EXPOSING THE FUEL LINES TO DAMAGE.
Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT AND REATTACH IF NECESSARY.

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Ford F650 Recall, Ford F750 Recall

FORD F650		2010
FORD F750		2010
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY		Mfr's Report Date: DEC 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V476000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 2010 F-650 AND F750 TRUCKS. THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A CONNECTOR SEAL IF THIS SEAL IS MISSING, THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS MAY CORRODE AFFECTING THE PROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE VEHICLE¿S REAR BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS OR TRAILER LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED.) ALSO, THE FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE AFFECTED.
Consequence:
INOPERATIVE LAMPS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR THE MAIN AND REAR CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS IF NECESSARY. A MISSING SEAL WILL BE REPLACED AND ELECTRICAL GREASE APPLIED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION.

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Subaru Imprezza Recall

SUBARU / IMPREZA WRX 2002-2003 Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 01, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V468000 NHTSA Action Number: EA09011

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 5724

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, IDAHO, IOWA, MONTANA, COLORADO, WISCONSIN, NEW YORK, WYOMING, MICHIGAN, ALASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, AND MAINE. DURING COLD STARTS, TYPICALLY UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES, FUEL LEAKS IN THE FUEL DELIVERY LINE COULD OCCUR WHERE THE LINE CONNECTS WITH A RUBBER HOSE.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKS, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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Range Rover Land Rover Recall

LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER 2010 Manufacturer: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: NOV 30, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V467000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4001

Summary: JAGUAR LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, ¿OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.¿ THESE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) MAY EXPERIENCE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DISABLED WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING DISABLE (PAWD) LAMP IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WILL ALSO ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALER WILL UPDATE THE VEHICLE'S RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WITH THE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM (IDS) TOOL WITH SOFTWARE FROM DVD 118.5 PATCH 16 OR LATER. Got a lemon Land Rover? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. Everyday. Burdge Law Office www.NewCarLemonLaw.com Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

Volvo XC60 SUV Recall Puerto Rico

The ones that didn't get away...

VOLVO / XC60		2010
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.		Mfr's Report Date: NOV 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V463000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4
Summary:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES BUILT WITHOUT THE PANORAMIC ROOF AND DELIVERED TO PUERTO RICO FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, ¿OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT HAVE PROPER PROTECTION.
Remedy:
THESE FOUR VEHICLES ARE IN THE POSSESSION OF DEALERS IN PUERTO RICO AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLINER IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO SALE.

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Ferrari 355 F1 Recall, Ferrari F355 Recall, Ferrari F355 F1 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
FERRARI 355 F1		1995-1998
FERRARI F355		1995-1999
FERRARI F355 F1		1999
Manufacturer: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC		Mfr's Report Date: NOV 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V447000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2356
Summary:
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1999 FERRARI 355 AND 355 F1 VEHICLES. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CERTAIN SCREW CLAMPS THAT ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL LINES AND THAT FASTEN THE WATER SLEEVE TO THE THERMOSTAT CONNECTION. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE SCREW CLAMPS MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES.
Consequence:
FLUID COULD LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING SMOKE AND, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, A FIRE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK, WHICH WILL SERVE TO PROVIDE A GREATER DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE SCREW CLAMPS AND THE FUEL LINES. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES WHICH COULD CAUSE FLUID LEAKAGE.

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Volvo XC60 Seat Belt Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / XC60 2010 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 17, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V445000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8438

Summary: VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME.

Consequence: SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR IN A CRASH THE SEATBELT MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL. If you've got a lemon Volvo XC 60, or any lemon Volvo or other lemon car, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978. Burdge Law Office www.NewCarLemonLaw.com Because life's too short to drive a lemon car.

Rusty Toyota's Under Investigation

Toyota vehicles are usually made right, but not always...

Federal safety officials have told Toyota to cough up more info on the rusted frame problems in the 2000 Toyota Tundra truck and the 2001 Toyota Tundra pickup truck.

Early stages of the federal safety investigation on the model’s rust problems apparently convinced the officials at NHTSA that they didn’t know enough to determine how bad the problem is, but Automotive News reports that safety investigators on focusing on one specific part of the frame, where the cross member supports the spare time and not the entire frame. Of course, that could change when more data is turned over by Toyota.

The cross member is the focal point at the moment because of at least 20 reports by consumers and police that spare times were falling off and brake systems were failing due to severe frame corrosion (rust) on the frames. In less than two months after opening an investigation, federal investigators received more than 70 complaints.

Other Tacoma trucks using the same supplier’s 750,000 frames that resulted in massive voluntary recalls and buybacks in 2008-09.

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Dodge Nitro Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
DODGE / NITRO		2007
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC		Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V438000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 84680
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE NITRO PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OVER TIME WHERE HIGH USAGE OF THE VARIABLE PAUSE WIPER FUNCTION (¿DELAY¿ MODE) MAY EVENTUALLY AFFECT PRIMARY WIPER FUNCTION, RENDERING THE WIPER SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Consequence:
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD EXTERNAL RELAYS AND UPDATE THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SOFTWARE TO CONTROL THE WIPER FUNCTIONS.

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