Affected Years: 2020, 2021, 2022 Volvo XC90. Our law firm is also investigating 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volvo XC90 for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Headlight Assembly.
Buying a new car is a process for most people. Common repairs and known issues, recalls, the value drop over periods of time, and other similar facts are available for vehicles if you are willing to look around. This evaluation method might begin in different spots for many, but the evaluation process almost always includes things like ride comfort and type, the size of the vehicle, and critical parts like visibility from the driver’s seat when operating the car.
What is odd is that hardly anyone tests drives in low light after sunset. If we are being honest here, that is the time of day when visibility is going to be the worst. Driving into a sunset, heavy shadows, and pitch black out would be areas that people might want to see. Then you add in, when it comes to headlights, there are all kinds of things that may be different on the vehicles on your list. The type of lights, the presence of fog lights, brightness levels, or even just the ease of adjusting the aim of the headlights post purchase are all things that you might think are important to someone before they spend tens of thousands of dollars on a car.
If you have had an issue with your Volvo XC90 headlight condensation and you have been unable to get it fixed by the dealer, it might now be eligible for a Lemon Law defect claim, making your XC90 eligible for remedy, including replacement of the vehicle. If your dealer and Volvo are disputing this claim, and you think it might be time to talk to a Volvo XC90 lemon law attorney, please call Guardian Lemon Law. We can sue Volvo for selling you a defective, lemon Volvo XC90 if Volvo isn’t able to fix your issue and you have given them plenty of chances to do so.
Do I Need To File A Lawsuit When Making A Lemon Law Claim In California?
No, you are not required to file a lawsuit to start the Lemon Law claim process. If your dealer and the manufacturer are willing to work towards a solution with you, the process may not even require legal representation, though we do recommend you get your claim evaluated. This is something that Guardian Lemon Law performs for you free of charge when you call us.
What we want you to know going into this is that most manufacturers, like Volvo, will have lawyers involved in situations like this. They will be working to limit what the solution costs Volvo. Even if Volvo is amenable to settling your claim, you are going to have to sign some documentation regarding the settlement before you get a check. We always recommend that you have documentation like this reviewed by a lawyer who is familiar with the details and is interested in your best interests before you sign it. In our experience, you may not get what you are entitled to without advice and representation, even if only in a negotiation. You might sign something that removes your legal right to pursue Volvo down the road if something else happens to this vehicle.
When you want to talk with an experienced Volvo XC90 headlight condensation lemon lawyer, please don’t hesitate to contact Guardian Lemon Law. We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, and it should give you some peace of mind that we are not going to cost you an arm and a leg to help get this fixed for you.
The History Of California Lemon Law And How It Works
A bill titled the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act became the law in March of 1971. This bill became the foundation of California’s Lemon Law and remains so today. Its original purpose was to provide consumer protection and a remedy if the manufacturer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem and honor their warranty. There have been a couple of significant updates, refining definitions of things, and most recently defining a new time limit to file claims and lawsuits.
The first thing the consumer needs to verify is that the vehicle and the issue with it both pass the test of qualifying for coverage under Lemon Law. There are some conditions for qualification that must be met by the vehicle, and in similar fashion, the issue must be shows to be eligible for Lemon Law protections too.
There is a time limit that affects eligibility, too. It is likely going to be different than the time limit of your vehicle warranty. If it is time to file a Volvo XC90 defective headlight assembly lemon lawsuit, Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a lemon lawyer to sue Volvo for headlight condensation. We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee for our clients. There are additional details available, just keep scrolling!
The Qualifications For Vehicles, Issues, And The Time Limits For Lemon Law Claims And Lawsuits
The qualifications for the vehicle itself to be eligible are straightforward. They start with when the repairs started and when they were done. That needs to take place while the vehicle is still under factory warranty. The vehicle issues cannot be the result of improper use, abuse/neglect on the part of the owner. These two requirements must both be met.
The remaining items have to do with the repair itself. Only one of these needs to apply when it comes to the issue itself qualifying as covered by the Lemon Law. The first one is that you must give the manufacturer a reasonable opportunity to repair the issue. The law requires a minimum of two attempts for safety-related items and four attempts for non-safety-related items. The second item is whether the vehicle is out of service for you for a cumulative period of more than 30 days. The final measure qualification is defined as the issue affecting the use, safety, or value of the vehicle.
In general terms, the Statute of Limitations deals with the time limit for you to file a claim or lawsuit. Both are governed by the same law and are identical for time periods. You must either file your claim/suit within 1 year of the expiration of your warranty, or within 6 years of taking delivery of the vehicle, whichever comes first.
Guardian Lemon Law offers a case evaluation to determine if your claim qualifies. If it does, we can provide you with a lawyer experienced in filing a Volvo XC90 headlight condensation Lemon Law lawsuit or claim. They will be ready to go to work, backed by our Zero-Fee Guarantee.
The 2020-2022 Volvo XC90 Headlight Condensation Issues – Symptoms And Repairs
Condensation in a headlight is not unusual and is largely environment-caused. The level of water in the headlight is where you distinguish between what is normal and what needs to be fixed. If you notice moisture condensing in the headlight assembly of your XC90, it should clear up as the weather warms and fully dry. If it does not dry completely, it may still be weather-related, so you should keep a close eye on it.
If the condensation becomes pooled water in the bottom of the light cover, then you have an issue with the seal on the headlight. The repair effort is usually one of two different approaches. The dealer can attempt to locate the seal fault and repair it. If that doesn’t work, then the headlight assembly may need to be replaced.
If the issues continue to appear, the headlight assembly may be installed incorrectly, or something may be affecting the seal based on a number of different factors.
This is a repair that should be easy enough to fix, but if the issue affecting the headlight assembly has to do with the construction of the car, it may not be an easy fix.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee At Guardian Lemon Law
The Zero-Fee Guarantee is easy to understand. We do not bill you for the following:
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- Your initial consultation
- Second opinions on your existing case with another law firm
- Your case evaluation
- Your lawsuit if we do not win it in court
Please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law if you need to consult with and possibly hire a lawyer experienced in Volvo XC90 headlight condensation lemon law cases. If Volvo gives you a lemon, don’t make lemonade. Call Guardian Lemon Law.
