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Peter Cardone v. Jeep / FCA US LLC

Case Type:   Lemon Law / New Car Purchase
Case:   Peter Cardone v. Jeep / FCA US LLC
Date:   June 20, 2018
Plaintiff Attorney(s):   Anthony T. Ballato, Esq., Massapequa, NY
Defendant Attorney(s):   Rose Waldorf PLLC by: Shanee Gordon, Case Manager and Stephanie Pillsbury, Attorney
Facts:   On May 12, 2017, Consumer Peter Cardone purchased a new 2017 Jeep Renegade from Security Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Amityville, New York. On July 12, 2017, the consumer brought the vehicle in for service alleging that the warning light stated that the parking reverse and turn signal lights are on when they were not. The technician verified the concern and performed a BCM update. The consumer also alleged that the cruise control wouldn’t disengage when activated and that the radio and navigation system freeze. The technician had to replace the right side speed switch. This was causing the cruise control not to disengage. The technician also performed an update on the radio and navigation system. The consumer also alleges that the vehicle shut off while he was driving. On December 7, 2017, the consumer brought the vehicle in for service alleging that the backup camera flickers on and off and the radio still doesn’t work. The technician told them that the radio had an internal problem and the radio was replaced. The consumer also alleged that the warning lights kept coming on and that the front speakers sounded distorted. The technician performed a test and found that the antenna needed replaced. On December 7, 2017, the consumer brought the vehicle back in for service alleging that the backup camera is flickering on and off, the warning lights keep coming on and that the front speakers are still distorted. The technician replaced the speaker. On February 16, 2018, the consumer brought the vehicle in for service alleging that when he changes the radio stations and adjusts the volume that there is a delay. The technician performed a radio update. The consumer also alleges that there was condensation build up on the windows. It happens on rainy and cold days. The technician unclogged the air conditioning drain. On February 28, 2018, the consumer brought the vehicle in because of constant condensation on the interior windows. The vehicle was sent to a glass repair shop. The front windshield needed to be removed and resealed. The consumer had to bring the vehicle back to service multiple more times for the radio. On May 23, 2018, the consumer brought the vehicle in for service alleging that when the vehicle is in reverse or if you are driving the vehicle that it vibrates and makes a rumbling noise. The technician changed the exhaust system. On June 19, 2018, the consumer brought the vehicle back in for service alleging that there is coolant leaking under the vehicle.
Verdict:   After several attempts to fix the vehicle and over 72 days out of service, the consumer hired Anthony T. Ballato, Esq. of Massapequa, New York to represent him. Mr. Ballato sent a demand letter to the Manufacturer demanding Notice Pursuant to New Car Lemon Law; New York General Business Law Article 11-A, Sections 198-A, Et. Seq., Notice of Revocation of Acceptance and Demand for Rescission Uniform Commercial Code Article 2; and Claims Under Manufacturer’s Warranties and Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. After conversations, correspondence and emails with Shanee Gordon and Stephanie Pillsbury, Esq. of Rose Waldorf PLLC, of Albany, New York, the attorney for the Manufacturer made an offer to settle the case. On June 20, 2018, the Manufacturer agreed to repurchase the vehicle for full value. The Manufacturer also agreed to pay legal fees in the amount of $2,500.00.

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