Lemon Law Blog

We are receiving a large number of calls to the 1-800 Lemon Law hotline pertaining to brake and rotors problems with Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles. While dealers sometimes say that brakes are normal wear and tear items, we are finding rotors and pads that need to be replaced every 5,000 -10,000 miles, and that is certainly not the norm.

If you are experiencing grinding brakes, trouble stopping or your brake pedal pushes to the ground, continue going back to an authorized Dodge or Chrysler dealership to have the problem addressed. Make sure you hold on to every repair invoice. And if you are back in the shop repeated times, regardless of whether you are paying for the repairs, contact a Lemon Law attorney to discuss your rights under state and/or federal law. You could be entitled to free legal representation under the fee-shifting provisions of your state’s Lemon Law.  You can find a list of lemon law attorneys throughout the country by clicking here.

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We are seeing a number of distressed drivers calling into the 1-800 LEMON LAW hotline complaining of brake problems in their 2009 and 2010 Dodge Journey models.  If you have been back to the shop repeatedly for pad or rotor problems, please contact us either by phone at 800-536-6652 or e-mail.  We are very familiar with the situation and we will be glad to discuss your rights with you.

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Attention all NJ consumers who purchased or leased a 1997-2000 Kia Sephia and suffered brake problems:  It’s time to seek recourse and visit KiaSephiaDefectiveBrakes . com.

The Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County have reached a decision in the class action suit of “Little vs. Kia,” authorizing claims for payment to any New Jersey consumers who purchased or leased a new 1997-2000 Kia Sephia and suffered brake defects.  Notices will be issued starting today with information on how consumers can obtain claim forms to receive their money.

The lawsuit alleged that Kia Sephias contained a defective front brake system that caused pads and rotors to excessively wear, squeal and groan, requiring constant repairs and replacements.  Lead plaintiff Regina Little purchased her Kia Sephia in March 1999 and repeatedly returned her car back to the dealer complaining of vibration and an inability to stop the vehicle.  Court papers indicated that employees from three separate dealers were all aware of the problem, but at the time Kia didn’t have a proper fix.

Further research into the matter showed that Ms. Little was not alone and there were other drivers suffering similar problems.  This led to a class action suit, where the jury found that the systems were indeed defective and Kia did not take the necessary steps to fix the defect, nor satisfy the warranty.  It was determined that any NJ consumer who suffered brake problems with their new 1997-2000 Kia Sephia may submit a claim to recover their losses.

The Court has appointed the Haddonfield, NJ law firm of Trujillo, Rodriguez and Richards, LLC and the Philadelphia, PA law firm of Donovan Searles, LLC to represent the Class.

In order to receive payment, consumers must submit a claim form.  The forms can be found on-line at www.KiaSephiaDefectiveBrakes.com.  To request a claim form by mail, class members can call 1-800-222-2760 or write to Kia Sephia Brake Claims  PO Box 1387 Blue Bell, PA 19422.

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