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Lemon Laws and How They Have Impacted Jeep Car Recalls

10/08/2020

Lemon Laws and How They Have Impacted Jeep Car Recalls

Purchasing a car calls for careful consideration if you are to find a reliable model that suits your needs. More importantly, you need to understand existing laws concerning the warranty, equity, insurance, and various other crucial aspects. Lemon laws are designed to protect buyers from costly repairs caused by performance inconsistency arising from the manufacturer. If your car’s components are breaking down despite being relatively new, you can claim free maintenance and even better, a replacement or a refund. Manufacturers are required to recall all vehicles with defective parts, compensating the buyers accordingly. However, not all breakdowns are covered and the car has to meet specific requirements. 

How Lemon Laws work 

If you purchase a car and have it break down within the first few weeks for no reason, your car warranty will cover the repairs. Simply take it back to the dealer and have it checked. If the problem persists, even after extensive repairs, the manufacturer is required to either purchase or replace the car. 

States have varying requirements and many factors determine whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon car. However, the ultimate goal is to protect buyers from purchasing defective cars. Some of the lemon law requirements include: 

  • The manufacturer should open repair centers across the region for easy access 
  • Repair for defective cars shouldn’t last more than 30 days (this may vary)
  • Repairs for new cars should be limited to a few attempts
  • Refund, replace, or purchase defective cars from buyers
  • Compensate damages, such as accidents, caused by the defects

Do You Own a Lemon Car?

Since lemon laws began as acts in most states, it is essential to review the regulations in your area. This includes determining what things are examined to determine if lemon laws cover your car. 

Generally, you have a better chance if your car is considered new (less than 18 months) or hasn’t passed the 18,000 miles mark. However, most states identify a lemon car with the following: 

  • Defects that significantly impact the performance of the car or consumer safety 
  • Failure to repair the defect after multiple attempts 
  • The car has been to the dealership for more than 30 days (accumulative or cumulative)within the first 18 months of purchasing
  •  Problems that aren’t caused by the car user

Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

Are you suspecting your Jeep Grand Cherokee is a “lemon car?” Jeep is one of the most popular manufacturers in America and has provided reliable SUVs for several decades. Various models have been recalled for different defects during this time, ranging from faulty powertrain control module(PCM) to exterior lighting, seating assembly, service brakes, hydraulics, and so forth. Recalls are essential for safety, considering faulty components can result in breakdowns while driving. Currently, there are more than thirty NTHSA car safety recalls for Jeep Grand Cherokee. Each recall is unique and affects specific Jeep models, so it is essential to check whether yours is covered in the recalls.

Where to Start

If you suspect you might be having a lemon car, it is only logical to check if there’s any information regarding the issue, including recalls and similar stories. Lemon claims are new to many people and complicated, so you may need an experienced lawyer to get deserved compensation. Contact our team of highly experience lemon law attorneys today to learn how you can claim compensation for a defective car.

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