Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : December 01,2004 - January 31,2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V018000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20050126  Date Received by ODI: 20050121  Date Added to Databse: 20050127 
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05010 
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3344 
Summary:
On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. The bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering.

Consequence:
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft bolt free of chrge. The recall began on January24,2005.Owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463    and Chevrolet at  1-800-630-2438 
     

A tire can be defective and dangerous in a number of ways:

Aged tires — Just as most food products have a shelf life, every new tire has a limited useful life. Tires are made of rubber, which changes chemically over the years. Even if a tire has never been used, it can be defective merely because it has spent too much time in a warehouse or on the retailer’s shelf. If you were sold a six-year-old tire as new and were injured in an accident, you can hold the tire retailer liable for your injuries and other damages.

Tire tread separation — Separation of the tire tread from the tire itself leads to rollover accidents, especially in SUVs, 15-passenger vans, and other vehicles with a high center of gravity. Tread separation can also cause a sudden tire blowout. Tread separation can be caused by poor bonding of the rubber to the steel belt during the manufacturing process. Tire tread defects have caused numerous tire recalls, including the recall of 14.4 million Firestone tires used on the Ford Explorer.

Mismatched tires — Mismatched tires will adversely affect handling of a vehicle and could lead to accidents.

Misplaced tires — New tires on the front of a vehicle, and old ones on the rear can cause hydroplaning.

Used tires — If they were represented to you as new tires and caused you injury in an accident, we can hold the retailer, and possibly others, liable.

Did a tire defect cause an accident that injured you or a family member? Our lawyers can help you receive financial compensation for the damages you’ve suffered.
Our attorneys are experienced in investigating and litigating product liability claims.  We have the experience, resources, and skill required to handle even large, complex tire defect cases.

Seatbelts are one of the most important safety advances in the history of the automotive industry. Since they were first introduced in 1964, seatbelts have undoubtedly saved thousands of lives.

Today, drivers depend on seatbelts to protect them and their passengers in an accident. However, a variety of seatbelt defects can cause seatbelts to unbuckle or otherwise fail to perform in a collision or rollover accident. When the seatbelt fails to function properly, vehicle occupants can suffer extremely serious injuries and wrongful death.

If you were injured because of a seatbelt defect, our attorneys can help you recover monetary compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement, and property damage.

Millions of vehicles on the road today have defective seatbelts. In many cases, manufacturers were aware of the defects but failed to take action to protect their customers. By putting profits over safety, car makers put consumers at risk of serious injury and death, such as:

Inertial unlatching — In an accident, seatbelts are subjected to a massive amount of force. Sometimes a seatbelt buckle comes unlatched because of the force of the accident. This leaves the occupant unrestrained and at risk of injury and ejection from the vehicle. Inertial unlatching can happen in any type of accident, but is a particular problem in vehicle rollovers.

Lap belts only — The lack of shoulder belts in the rear and middle seats on some vehicles can cause serious — even fatal — internal injuries.

Defective lap or shoulder belt retractors — When retractors fail, they allow too much slack in the lap or shoulder belt. Even a few inches of slack can make the difference between surviving an accident unharmed and suffering a serious injury or death.

Torn or Ripped Webbing — Defects in the seatbelt webbing can be the cause of a serious injury. Tears can be by manufacturing defects or by contact with sharp objects or seat components during the accident.