Affected Years: 2020, 2021, 2022 Volvo V60. Our law firm is also investigating 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volvo V60 for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Engine Cooling System.
Automobiles have continued to get more complex over the years, despite the fact that the overall design is, for the most part, unchanged since the invention of the car. Most of the different parts of vehicles have evolved from their original design, with much of it adopted as standard years after introduction. Vehicle cooling systems are a good example when it comes to invention driving innovation, and vice versa. The vehicle cooling systems are a necessary and vital part of internal combustion engine powered vehicles, and without them, the engines soon cease to operate, and often times will lead to additional repairs if you attempt to continue using them without the cooling system in operation. In fact, it may lead to the engine block being replaced, as well as many of the engine components, depending on the outcome.
Many times, people will overlook checking or adding fluids to their vehicles when they are low. Oil, transmission, brakes, and power steering all join engine coolant as necessary and vital when it comes to the continued operation of your vehicle. Coolant, like motor oil, is something your engine will not function very long without. When something that is this important continues to happen, it brings a whole new stress level to the owner.
When you have an issue with your Volvo V60, and it feels like the car might be experiencing some major problem, you call your Volvo dealer to get it scheduled in. After your fourth attempt to get this issue fixed, you may start to think you have a Lemon Law issue on your hands. When this happens, we ask you to please call us at Guardian Lemon Law. We want to schedule a review of your case as soon as possible and see if it does qualify under California Lemon Law. If so, we will review the options available to you.
Your first option is, of course, the filing of a claim with the manufacturer. If that does not get you the resolution you are looking for, then we can assign a Volvo V60 water pump failure lemon lawyer and begin talking about how we can sue Volvo for selling you a defective, lemon Volvo V60.
With our Zero-Fee guarantee, you know you aren’t going to be out of pocket any money, and the first thing we are going to tell you about Lemon Law is that when we win your case, Volvo is responsible for paying your legal fees.
What Else Do I Need To Know About California Lemon Law?
The basics of Lemon Law in California start with having a vehicle that qualifies under the restrictions of Lemon Law. The first thing we do is have your Volvo V60 lemon law attorney perform an evaluation to determine the answer to this critical question. The next step is to examine the issue itself and verify that it also meets the criteria for a Lemon Law claim. The third part of the evaluation is verifying that you are within the time limits set forth under the Lemon Law to bring a claim or file suit. The final part of the equation is determining what your preferred remedy is going to be. The options available to you are either a vehicle buyback, which is comparable to a refund of what you paid plus fees, or a vehicle replacement equal in value or in make and model if available.
The Eligibility Requirements And Time Limits For California Lemon Law Claims and Lawsuits
As mentioned above, the first step is qualifying the vehicle. These two requirements have to be met with no question.
- Your vehicle is still covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty when the issue first occurred
- The issue named as the Lemon Law violation cannot be caused by improper use or abuse of the vehicle
- The next set of qualifications deals with the issue specific to your vehicle, and the effort made by the dealer or manufacturer representative to repair the problem. Only one of these needs to be met to qualify.
- The manufacturer has made a reasonable number of attempts to fix the issue with the vehicle. This is defined as a minimum of two tries for any significant issues affecting the safety and use of the vehicle, or four efforts for any defect that is not related to anything safety-related
- All efforts to repair for the specific issue have totaled more than 30 days
- The defect being repaired affects the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
- The final step will be verifying that the Statute of Limitations still gives us time to act. The time limits are set at filing a suit are within one year of your warranty expiring, or six years from the date of vehicle delivery, whichever is first. If the requirements above are met, the next step is to assign an experienced Guardian lemon lawyer to sue Volvo for water pump failure.
2020-2022 Volvo V960 Defective Engine Cooling System Indications
As we mentioned earlier, the cooling system is vital to the continued operation of your engine, as well as the longevity of that engine if you operate it even for a short period without the benefit of the cooling system. The key components of the cooking system start with the water pump. With the systems being pressurized, the pump is required to move the coolant and water mixture from the block to the radiator repeatedly. The coolant gets heated when it passes through the block, and cooled as it hits the radiator and gets moving air through its coils to drop its temperature. The system has a pressure release valve that, if the coolant gets very hot, will expand and produce excess volume. This is why your coolant system has an overflow tank, and almost any addition you make to your coolant system for fluid takes place in this part of the system.
If your water pump fails, the system has no way to swap hot coolant for cool, and eventually the car overheats. This shows up both on the dashboard in terms of warning lights or a change in normal range operating temperature, as well as potentially steam coming out from under the hood. It may also cause some unusual sounds coming from your engine compartment. There may also be a sudden coolant leak if you shut the vehicle off, creating more steam and allowing the coolant to hit the ground under your car.
There are other smaller components that are just as important. The pressure relief valve, hoses, and sensors will all play an essential role in the continued operation of this very critical system.
The repair efforts for this issue are pretty straightforward. Examination of the components will generally tell the mechanic what is broken. As with all mechanical parts, such as a water pump, the proper installation of a replacement is crucial to its operation and longevity. An improper one will have you dealing with this issue again. If your dealer cannot seem to resolve this issue with your Volvo V60, then it is time to talk to Guardian Lemon Law about hiring a lawyer experienced in Volvo V60 water pump failure lemon law cases to represent you.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee For Our Customers
When it comes to dealing with a vehicle that falls under the category of a lemon, having consumer protection under the California Lemon Law can be a relief, but it doesn’t solve the frustration of spending a lot of hard-earned money on something that, on a good day, depreciates rapidly. When you start putting a price tag on the time you are spending to get this issue resolved, it is even more annoying.
We want to give you some good news for a change. Guardian Lemon Law is going to work for you for free for the duration of the claim or lawsuit. One of the changes to the original Lemon Law requires the manufacturer to pay for your reasonable legal fees when we win your case. What else might be free, you ask?
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- Your initial consultation
- Any second opinion on a case with another attorney or law firm
- Your case evaluation
- Our time is if we cannot win your lawsuit
Please get in touch with us when you need a lawyer to file a Volvo V60 water pump failure lemon law lawsuit for you.
