Is Your Car a Lemon?
When Life Gives You Lemons, Get a Lawyer
No matter where you are in California, we can help you get properly compensated for your “lemon.”
Sick and tired of spending time at the shop trying to get your Ram truck repaired? Do you feel like you have wasted more than enough time and money? California’s Lemon Law covers Ram trucks, and it could be a way to either get your money back or get yourself into a new truck!
Lemon Laws are designed to protect people who have purchased trucks that do not meet safety or other performance standards. Many Californians are either unaware that California has a Lemon Law or, for a variety of reasons, falsely believe that it doesn’t provide them with any rights as a consumer. California actually has a very consumer-friendly Lemon Law that protects both buyers and lessees of new and used trucks. The law applies to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motor homes, and registered motorcycles. some business-owned vehicles, and boats. It applies to purchased or leased new vehicles. It also pertains to used vehicles that are certified pre-owned and/or still under a manufacturer’s warranty.
The manufacturer pays the Gayle Law Group PC when your case is resolved. You are never responsible for any legal fees.
Does My Ram Truck Qualify As A Lemon?
In order for your Ram truck to qualify as a lemon under the California Lemon Law, the issues you are facing with your Ram truck must be considered substantial. This means that the problems must substantially impact the use, value, or safety of your Ram truck. A common misconception is that in order for a truck to qualify as a lemon, the problems must impact the safety of the truck. This is not true. Some examples of problems that could be considered substantial are problems involving:
- Brakes
- Engines
- Steering
- Electrical systems
- Suspension
- Air conditioning/heating systems
- Windows
- Transmissions
- Doors
- Back up cameras
- Water leaks
There are several possible scenarios that qualify your Ram truck for monetary recovery or vehicle replacement under the California Lemon Law. It is important to remember that your truck does not have to be brand new or have incredibly low mileage in order to be protected. Even if you have over 50,000 miles on your Ram truck, if you took it in for repair while it was still under warranty it could still potentially be considered a lemon. Technically, even if it is no longer under warranty there is still a possibility of qualifying if there is an ongoing problem that required it to be in the shop several times prior to the expiration of the warranty. Additionally, your Ram truck could qualify as a lemon if it has been in the shop for an excessive number of days since you took possession of the car – even if all of the repairs have been for separate issues. A Ram truck that needs to be constantly repaired for different issues can often qualify as one that is substantially impaired under the Lemon Law.
About Ram
Ram is a truck manufacturer owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, an Italian/American multinational vehicle manufacturer with corporate headquarters in Amsterdam and financial headquarters in London. Ram trucks are sold globally, with the majority of their sales being in the United States. The most popular models are the Ram 1500 and the Ram 2500.
Common Ram Truck Defects
Even though Ram has a long history of manufacturing vehicles, there is still the possibility of defects. Manufacturing mistakes or design issues can cause a Ram lemon car to end up in someone’s possession. There are numerous possible defects that could cause a Ram car to be a lemon. Some of the common defects that people have complained about with regard to their Ram trucks include:
- Body structure issues
- Totally Integrated Power Module problems
- Transmission problems
- Coolant leaks
Ram cars are known to have relatively high safety ratings, but they have still had some challenges over the years and have had to issue numerous recalls for safety-related and other reasons. Some of the recent recalls Ram has had to issue for some of their trucks include:
- The Occupant Restraint Controller might malfunction and disable the airbags
- Rear axles may have been incorrectly heat treated
- Parking brake problem could cause a rollaway
- Transmission problem could cause a rollaway
Ram is recalling some of their 2021 Ram 1500 – the rearview camera image may not display; and some editions were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
FAQs
The California Lemon Law Buyback for Ram vehicles is a program that allows consumers to receive compensation for a vehicle that is found to be a lemon. The compensation can include a refund of the purchase price, a replacement vehicle, or cash compensation.
Under the California Lemon Law for Ram vehicles, a vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a substantial defect that impairs its use, value, or safety and the defect cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under the California Lemon Law for Ram vehicles, a vehicle may be considered a lemon if it has been taken in for repairs four or more times for the same issue, or if it has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 days or more. If it is a newer vehicle and has a life-threatening problem, fewer repair attempts may be required.
While it is not required to hire a lawyer to pursue a Lemon Law Buyback for your Ram vehicle in California, it is recommended to consult with a lemon law attorney to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available.
To pursue a Lemon Law Buyback claim for your Ram vehicle in California, you will need to provide documentation of the repairs made to your vehicle, including repair orders, invoices, and receipts.
Through a Lemon Law Buyback for your Ram vehicle in California, you may be eligible for a refund of the purchase price, a replacement vehicle, or cash compensation.
The Lemon Law Buyback process for your Ram vehicle in California can take several months, depending on the complexity of your case and the cooperation of the manufacturer.
Yes, if you pursue a Lemon Law Buyback claim for your Ram vehicle in California, you will need to return the vehicle to the manufacturer or their authorized representative.
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, GET A LAWYER.
Is your car a lemon?No matter where you are in California, we can help you get properly compensated for your “lemon”.
Always Free RepresentationThe Gayle Law Group PC is paid by the manufacturer when your case is resolved. You are never responsible for any legal fees.
About California Lemon Car Lawyer "Liz" Gayle
Liz Gayle is considered a top California Lemon Car Lawyer. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers get their lemon cars in California bought back by manufacturers. Also, as a former counsel to a major auto manufacturer and highly experienced California lemon law attorney, Ms. Gayle has extensive knowledge of California’s Lemon Law.
As a result, Liz Gayle is one of the most sought after Lemon Law Lawyers in California. A client-focused lawyer, Ms. Gayle has successfully handled cases for many clients – both owners of cars and those leasing vehicles.
Additionally, Ms. Gayle works directly with consumers to dispute cases with auto manufacturers and dealerships, concerning vehicles ranging from moderately priced domestic models to very exotic and expensive import autos or recreational vehicles. To learn more about lemon law attorney Liz Gayle, click here
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Other lawyers may ask you to pay a retainer fee or tell you that they work on a contingency fee. Conversely, with Gayle Law Group, PC, the manufacturer pays your legal fees if your case is resolved. And if your case is not resolved, you are NOT responsible for any legal fees. So let California lemon car lawyer Liz Gayle fight for you!
If you have had several repair attempts and are still having issues with your Ram, there is no reason to suffer the stress any longer. Keep documentation of all repairs done – or attempted – to your Ram as well as every call and appointment you made. If you think your Ram may be a lemon, contact the Gayle Law Group, PC today for a FREE consultation. You will be treated with respect and your case will be taken seriously, no matter what the issue.
