Don't risk losing your warranty rights-- know your RV warranty!

Don't risk losing your warranty rights-- know your RV warranty!

It often takes weeks or even months to get a brand new RV scheduled for warranty repairs, followed by weeks or even months for the actual repairs to occur. RV manufacturers know this, and they know that the law requires you to give them a reasonable opportunity to repair your brand new RV's defects under that warranty. However, instead of standing behind their products and warranty, many manufacturers are putting language in the warranty itself shortening the time period that you have to file a lawsuit for breach of that warranty.

This is a problem for many RV owners, because most owners are not provided an opportunity to review the manufacturer's warranty prior to purchasing their brand new RV. Instead, the warranty is buried in a large stack, bag, or box of manuals that is sitting in the RV after purchase and at the time of any walk through. In many instances, and the consumer will not even discover that the manufacturer's warranty is in that stack, bag or box until they are having problems getting their RV repaired and the manufacturer's warranty has already expired or is close the expiring.

This is also a problem for many RV owners, because the long repair time combined with the shortening of the consumer's legal rights only leaves a small window for an RV owner to provide the manufacturer with a reasonable opportunity to repair their brand new RV.

So how do you protect yourself? Find and read your warranty right away! And, if you your warranty shortens the time period that you have to file a lawsuit for breach of warranty, then make sure to contact an attorney before the deadline if you are having problems getting your RV repaired, so that way you know your rights!

Beth Wells

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Land Rover: New "Pet Packs" For Your SUV

On National Dog Day, August 26, 2018, Land Rover announced a line of pet accessories which will be available this winter for each and every model of their vehicles.

Owners can chose from 3 “pet packs” available, or purchase each item separately.

The Pet Load Space Protection pack includes: (1) a spill-resistant water bowl, (2) a full-height luggage partition, and (3) a quilted load space liner that protects the floor, rear seatbacks, and side walls from paw prints. 

The Pet Transportation pack includes: (1) a foldable pet carrier, (2) load space rubber mat, and (3) the spill-resistant water bowl.

The Pet Car and Access Pack includes: (1) a full-height luggage partition, (2) a quilted load space liner that protects the floor, rear seatbacks, and side walls from paw prints, and (3) a ramp that helps dogs get into the load area, and (4) a portable rinse system for washing off paws. The ramp supports dogs up to 187 pounds and has a high grip tread pattern to prevent slippage. The portable rinse system holds up to 1.7 gallons of water, which Land Rover says should be enough for a five-minute shower.

Do you enjoy traveling with your pooch?  Land Rover certainly makes it easy to do so with their new line of pet accessories.

Do you have a new Land Rover that has been in the shop 3 times or at least 30 days and still isn't fixed?  If you purchased your Land Rover in Ohio or Kentucky, or had it repaired in either state, then we may be able to help you.  Feel free to call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Forest River Safety Recall

Forest River, Inc. has recalled certain 2018 Surveyor travel trailer RVs with Federal Placards for the wrong tire and rim combination information.  According to Forest River, the Placards indicate ST225/75R15D Tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, while the subject travel trailers actually have installed ST205/75R14C Tires with 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ.

Forest River, Inc. admits that the incorrect Federal Placards could cause a consumer to over-inflate the tires, which may lead to premature tire degradation, a tire blowout, reduced handling, and potentially increase the risk of crash.   

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Forest River, Inc. has notified owners, and will provide a new Federal Placard with will indicate the correct tire, PSI, and rim combination.  

The NHTSA Campaign Number is 18V-222. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a 2018 Surveyor RV, then check to see if it is included in this recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.


Do you have a Forest River RV that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective RV today.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 14 Years Running

Will Disappearing Tax Credits Impact Electrical Vehicle Sales in the Future?

Under the tax credits created during the Obama administration, new electrical vehicle purchasers can claim from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on the size of the car and its battery capacity. Each manufacturer can sell 200,000 in the US before they have to phase out out the tax credits, which are reduced by 50% every 6 months once the manufacturer hits to 200,000 vehicle mark.




Will disappearing tax credits impact electrical vehicle sales in the future?  The answer appears to be a resounding no.  Tesla has already hit 200,000 vehicles and does not show any signs of slowing down its production.  And, General Motors is expected to pass the 200,000 mark by the end of 2018.  In fact, GM is expected to have at least 20 electric model vehicles in its lineup.  Only time will tell.

And, with electrical vehicle production on the rise, lemon electrical vehicles will almost certainly be on the rise as well.    

Do you have a problem electrical vehicle that has been in the shop and still isn't fixed?  If you purchased your electrical vehicle in Ohio or Kentucky, or had it repaired in either state, then we may be able to help you.  Feel free to call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 14 Years Running

Ford Truck Rollaway Recall

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. According to Ford, these transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to “park”.  


Ford admits that unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Plus, these vehicles reportedly fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."  This recall reportedly affects 48,443 trucks.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. However, the parts to remedy the defect are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in April 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V112000. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a Ford F250 truck, then check to see if it is included in this recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.

Do you have a Ford F250 that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 13 Years Running

Yamaha Motorcycle Safety Recalls

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (“Yamaha”) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles, under two separate safety recalls.  

According to Yamaha, water could enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.  This recall reportedly affects a total of 14,320 motorcycles and, an engine stall obviously increases the risk of a crash.  

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V112000. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 


According to Yamaha, engine vibration in the affected motorcycles can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime may result in the tank leaking fuel.  This recall also reportedly affects a total of 14,320 motorcycles and, Yamaha admits that a fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 17V111000.  Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. To read more about the recall, click here. 

If you have a Yamaha motorcycle, then check to see if it is included in either recall and make sure to get it in to an authorized dealer for repair if it is.

Do you have a Yamaha motorcycle that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs in Ohio or Kentucky that is still not fixed?  If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective vehicle today.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 13 Years Running

Is Negative Equity Keeping You in a Lemon Vehicle?

Reportedly 32% of new car buyers are underwater on their loans when trading in a vehicle. This is a staggering increase from 13.9% in 2009.

What exactly is negative equity?  It is created when you owe more on a vehicle than it is worth, trade the vehicle in, and then roll the balance of the loan into the purchase of another vehicle.  

Here is an example: You decide to trade your vehicle in on a newer model.  The loan payoff is $20,000.  However, your vehicle is only worth $15,000.  You have negative equity of $5,000.  And, in most instances, even if the dealer tells you that they are paying off your loan, the dealer will add that $5,000 to the purchase price of your new vehicle.  As a result, your loan and your monthly payments for the new car will increase.  And, the longer the loan, the longer it will take to reach positive equity in the vehicle.

When you have a defective lemon vehicle, negative equity can put you between a rock and hard place.  You may be concerned for your safety because if the defects, but owe too much money on the loan to be able to trade the defective lemon vehicle in.

Do you have a defective lemon vehicle that the dealer cannot fix and you cannot get rid of on trade?  Feel free to call Burdge Law Office on our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your "lemon" vehicle.

Beth Wells

www.BurdgeLaw.com

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Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemons, 13 Years Running