SPONSORED CONTENT
FCA US LLC Agrees to Buy Back Defective 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for $169,999.99
SAN DIEGO, CA, December 14, 2022 (Law Firm Newswire) - Jeep manufacturer FCA US LLC recently agreed to a buyback settlement totaling nearly $170,000 for the owners of a Jeep with dangerous defects.
In 2021, plaintiffs Maxwell and Veronica purchased a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for approximately $65,000. However, within two months of their purchase, the pair began experiencing a series of dangerous defects in their new vehicle.
On several occasions, the transmission failed to engage, causing the engine to race without moving. When the transmission did engage, it would jump in and out of gears without warning. At times, the engine failed to start after extended cranking.
Other problems began to appear as well. The fuel pressure sensor failed. The power control module shorted out, causing the vehicle to lose all its power. The suspension and steering components loosened, causing loud clicking, cracking, and ticking noises.
The Jeep's owners repeatedly took their Jeep to the dealership for repairs. Despite several opportunities to do so, FCA US LLC and the dealership failed to fix the problems with the Jeep - problems that substantially interfered with the Jeep's use and safety.
After just 10,000 miles, the Jeep's owners had enough. They filed a claim against FCA US LLC, seeking reimbursement for the purchase price of the defective vehicle under California's Lemon Laws.
A reimbursement or “buyback” is one remedy available to vehicle owners who can demonstrate that they received a lemon that the manufacturer hasn’t fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Other remedies, such as a replacement vehicle and repayment of associated costs, are also available for some plaintiffs. In this case, the Jeep’s owners worked with California Lemon Law attorneys Richard Wirtz and Jessica Underwood of Wirtz Law APC.
In collaboration with attorney Norman F. Taylor of Norman Taylor & Associates, the Jeep’s owners and the team at Wirtz Law APC settled the lemon law claim for $169,999.99. FCA additionally agreed to pay the plaintiff's reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expenses, as provided by the California Lemon Law.
Keynejad vs. FCA US LLC, case number 56-2022-00562296-CU-BC-VTA, was filed in Ventura County Superior Court of California.
Wirtz Law APC
4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92122
1-855-501-7986
https://www.wirtzlaw.com
The post FCA US LLC Agrees to Buy Back Defective 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for $169,999.99 first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.
This story is published through a partnership with Law Firm Newswire. The editorial staff of Bigger Law Firm Magazine did not contribute to this article. The views expressed are solely those of the source of the news release and do not reflect the views of Law Firm Newswire or Bigger Law Firm Magazine. Questions related to this story should be directed to the media contact referenced in the article.
LATEST STORIES
MORE STORIES
Supercharge Your Law Firm’s Website: 5 Must-Have WordPress Plugins!
Are you looking to maximize your law firm’s website’s potential? You’re in the right place. WordPress offers a wealth of plugins that can improve your website’s functionality, from search engine optimization to online event scheduling. Here are five must-have plugins for law firms: Gravity Forms – Communication is key when it comes to your law…
WordPress Security Breach Used Vulnerabilities in Plugins in Themes
Over one million WordPress websites have been infected by a malware campaign called Balada Injector since 2017, according to cybersecurity firm GoDaddy’s Sucuri. The attackers behind the campaign use all known and recently discovered vulnerabilities in WordPress themes and plugins to breach sites. They typically play out their attacks in waves once every few weeks,…
How to talk to the partners about SEO
As a law firm marketing director, you understand the importance of SEO in driving traffic to your website and generating leads for your firm. However, convincing the partners of your law firm to invest in SEO can be a daunting task, particularly if they do not understand its benefits. Here are some tips on how…