Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - Differential leak recall Finally! Lemon effect?

I suspect a Lemon is a Lemon even with the recall situation. Follow your states laws regarding this process and keep good records. The fact that a recall has occured should have added value if you are in the lemon process.

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Originally Posted by billdaman

Just read this post on the recall, wonder what the impact will be on the lemon law status of the vehicles with multiple returns for the same repair?

GM Announces Recall

General Motors Recalling Vehicles to Fix Fluid Leak
December 21, 2007: 11:33 AM EST

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - General Motors Corp. said Friday it was recalling about 313,000 passenger cars and crossover vehicles to fix a fluid leak that could lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

The recall involves 275,936 vehicles in the United States, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers, and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 Saturn Sky convertibles. About 38,000 additional vehicles are under recall in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East and Asia, GM said.

GM said the seal on the rear axle pinion, which provides power to the wheels, does not meet all specifications and could leak fluid. GM spokeswoman Carolyn Markey said the leak could lead to the drivewheel jamming up and locking while the vehicle is being driven, possibly causing the driver to lose control.

There has been one crash reported in which the rear wheels locked because of the leak and hit another car. In a separate incident, a driver reported an injury after moving around in the car as the vehicle lost control.

Markey said there have been "a higher than normal" number of warranty claims because of the problem.

The recall is expected to begin in February 2008 and dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac at (800) 982-2339, Pontiac at (800) 620-7668 and Saturn at (800) 972-8876.

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Team Solstice 2008
HOT SHOT
Aggressive 2007 GXP Auto-minus On*Star, spoiler, and smokers pkg.
Delivered December 4, 2006
Ave mixed driving 26 mpg
2 failed pinion seals...300+ miles, and 9,700+ miles...and one more under recall at 12,636 miles for a grand total of 3!
Driver's outside door handle came apart in May 2008...repaired June 2008
Canvas top replaced June 2008.
Gas cap replaced.
All repairs covered under warranty.

	bradsol Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greensboro, NC	I suspect a Lemon is a Lemon even with the recall situation. Follow your states laws regarding this process and keep good records. The fact that a recall has occured should have added value if you are in the lemon process. Quote: Originally Posted by billdaman Just read this post on the recall, wonder what the impact will be on the lemon law status of the vehicles with multiple returns for the same repair? GM Announces Recall General Motors Recalling Vehicles to Fix Fluid Leak December 21, 2007: 11:33 AM EST NEW YORK (Associated Press) - General Motors Corp. said Friday it was recalling about 313,000 passenger cars and crossover vehicles to fix a fluid leak that could lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle. The recall involves 275,936 vehicles in the United States, including the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers, and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 Saturn Sky convertibles. About 38,000 additional vehicles are under recall in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East and Asia, GM said. GM said the seal on the rear axle pinion, which provides power to the wheels, does not meet all specifications and could leak fluid. GM spokeswoman Carolyn Markey said the leak could lead to the drivewheel jamming up and locking while the vehicle is being driven, possibly causing the driver to lose control. There has been one crash reported in which the rear wheels locked because of the leak and hit another car. In a separate incident, a driver reported an injury after moving around in the car as the vehicle lost control. Markey said there have been "a higher than normal" number of warranty claims because of the problem. The recall is expected to begin in February 2008 and dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac at (800) 982-2339, Pontiac at (800) 620-7668 and Saturn at (800) 972-8876. ___ __________________ _ Team Solstice 2008 HOT SHOT Aggressive 2007 GXP Auto-minus OnStar, spoiler, and smokers pkg. Delivered December 4, 2006* Ave mixed driving 26 mpg 2 failed pinion seals...300+ miles, and 9,700+ miles...and one more under recall at 12,636 miles for a grand total of 3! Driver's outside door handle came apart in May 2008...repaired June 2008 Canvas top replaced June 2008. Gas cap replaced. All repairs covered under warranty.